| Description |
5 videodiscs (approximately 674 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 viewer's guide (13 pages : illustrations ; 15 cm.) |
| System Details |
DVD, region 1; full screen. |
| Performer |
Presenter, Bamber Gascoigne. |
| Credits |
Directed by Carlos Pasini, Michael Houldey, Peter Plummer, John Sheppard, Baz Taylor, and John Pett ; produced by Michael Murphy ; executive producer, Norman Swallow ; original music composed by Richard Rodney Bennett. |
| Note |
Booklet written and edited by Joseph D. Younger and Elizabeth Stocum, c2009. |
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Originally filmed in 1977; published by Granada Ventures; programs by ITV Studios Limited ; licensed by ITV Global Entertainment Limited. |
| Audience |
Not rated. |
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Board of Film Censors, Singapore: PG. |
| 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. |
| 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.). |
| Note |
Bonus features: new introductory segment by Bamber Gascoigne; 16-page viewers guide; photo galleries; select biographies of influential people. |
| Language |
Subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH) provided for the main program. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
Church history.
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| Genre/Form |
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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| Added Author |
Gascoigne, Bamber.
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Murphy, Michael.
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Swallow, Norman.
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Pasini, Carlos.
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Bennett, Richard Rodney.
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Granada Television.
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ITV Productions.
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Granada Ventures.
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Acorn Media (Firm)
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Athena (Firm)
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| ISBN |
9781598283051 boxed set |
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1598283057 boxed set |
| Standard No. |
054961830596 |
| Music No. |
AMP-8305 Acorn Media |
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