Presenter, Bamber Gascoigne. Booklet written and edited by Joseph D. Younger and Elizabeth Stocum, c2009. Originally filmed in 1977; published by Granada Ventures; programs by ITV Studios Limited ; licensed by ITV Global Entertainment Limited. Features a new introduction to the series by Bamber Gascoigne. "Due to the age of these programs and the improved resolution that DVD provides, you may notice occasional flaws in the image and audio on this DVD presentation that were beyond our ability to correct from the original materials."--Set container.
Contents:
Disc one: Episode 1: A peculiar people ; Episode 2: The Christian empire ; Episode 3: The birth of Europe ; Bonus: Introduction by host Bamber Gascoigne ; Architects of the faith (select biographies of people influential to Christianity) (156 min.). -- Disc two: Episode 4: Faith and fear ; Episode 5: People of the book ; Episode 6: Princes and prelates ; Bonus: Architects of the faith (154 min.). -- Disc three: Episode 7: Protest and reform ; Episode 8: The conquest of souls ; Episode 9: In search of tolerance ; Bonus: Architects of the faith (156 min.). -- Disc four: Episode 10: Politeness and enthusiasm ; Episode 11: Missions abroad ; Bonus: Architects of the faith ; The cultures of the Cross photo galleries (104 min.). -- Disc five: Episode 12: The roots of disbelief ; Episode 13: The godless state? ; Bonus: Architects of the faith ; Christ in art photo gallery (104 min.).
Summary:
"Over the last two millennia, Jesus of Nazareth - an itinerant Jewish preacher who was publicly executed - impacted history more than any other human being. Once a persecuted minority, his followers conquered nations, created artistic and architectural masterpieces, and committed atrocities. In this 13-part documentary, Bamber Gascoigne examines Christianity not as a religion, but as a potential historical force that continues to shape our world. Filmed on location in more than 30 countries around the globe, The Christians shows how one faith has influenced a vast array of cultures and, in turn, how it has adapted to diversity. It takes a penetrating look at emperors and evangelists, monks and madmen, artists and inquisitors as it reveals the conflicts, reconciliations, and controversies of one of the world's most pervasive religions."--from athenalearning.com viewed 11/23/09.
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