Description |
2 videodiscs (approximately 400 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
System Details |
DVD. |
Note |
Title from container. |
Performer |
Narrators, Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee, Dorian Harewood, Gloria Foster. |
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Originally broadcast on television in 1998 and 2000. |
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Dolby digital stereo. |
Summary |
Tracks the evolution of the Christian faith from the Crucifixion to the Crusades and from the Reformation to the sweeping changes of Vatican II. Draws on ancient texts, the Scriptures, commentary from renowned scholars, and visits to historic sites to chronicle the events and personalities that shaped the history of Christianity. |
Contents |
[v. 1]. Rise and fall of Christianity : the first 1000 years (title on disc label and container: Christianity : the first thousand years). Apostles -- First leaders -- Controversy -- Paul of Tarsus -- Seeds of faith -- Struggle for survival -- Constantine's rule -- Gnostics -- New Testament -- Monastic life -- Augustine of Hippo -- Fall of Rome -- St. Patrick -- Irish church -- Byzantine Empire -- Theodora -- Birth of Islam -- Iconoclasts -- King Charlemagne -- Church and state -- King Louis -- Vikings -- Otto the Great -- Otto the Second. |
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[v. 2]. Christianity : the second millennium (title on disc label and container: Christianity : the second thousand years). New sect -- Dark Ages -- Reformation -- Crusades -- Constantinople falls -- St. Dominic -- Birth of Spain -- Protestants -- Martin Luther -- Eastern Church -- Renaissance -- Henry the VIII -- New World -- Slavery -- Methodists -- Christianity in America -- Napoleon -- Doctrine of faith -- Modern age -- Missionaries -- Mormons -- Evangelists -- Black church -- Church today. |
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Special features include: historical timeline. |
Language |
Closed-captioned. |
Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
Subject |
Church history.
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Genre/Form |
Documentary television programs.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Added Author |
Roos, Bram.
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Davis, Ossie.
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Dee, Ruby.
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Harewood, Dorian.
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Foster, Gloria, 1936-2001.
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Filmroos Inc.
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Arts and Entertainment Network.
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New Video Group.
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Added Title |
Rise and fall of Christianity, the first 1000 years.
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Christianity, the first thousand years.
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Christianity, the second millennium.
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Christianity, the second thousand years.
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ISBN |
0767030907 set |
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9780767030908 set |
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0767030915 v. 1 |
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9780767030915 v. 1 |
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0767030923 v. 2 |
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9780767030922 v. 2 |
Standard No. |
733961710007 |
Music No. |
AAE-71000 A & E (set) |
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AAE-71001 A & E (v.1) |
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AAE-71002 A & E (v.2) |
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