Synopsis

Who actually wrote the book that millions of people describe as the word of God? Theologian Robert Beckford sets off on a voyage of historical discovery through Genesis and beyond.

Further Information

More resources about The Bible and Gospels

The seven days of creation | Testament: The Bible in Animation

BBC Two | 1996 | 5'00''

The story of the creation of the world by God, according to the book of Genesis.

02: Abraham | Testament: The Bible in Animation

BBC Two | 1996 | 25'17''

When God told Abraham that he and his wife Sarah would have a son, Abraham was astounded, for Sarah was long past child beari...

Episode 1 | The Story of Jesus

BBC One | 2011 | 59'07''

Experts re-examine the Gospel accounts of Jesus's life, from his birth to the beginning of his ministry, when he performed some of his famous ...

01: Creation and the Flood | Testament: The Bible in Animation

BBC Two | 1996 | 26'50''

**From 13.43 features sound and video issues, this is the only copy the BBC can provide. As his ark crosses th...

04: Moses | Testament: The Bible in Animation

BBC Two | 1996 | 27'19''

A spectacular drama of the Israelite exodus from Egypt, which charts Moses's journey from hot-headed youth to the mouthpiece of...

The Real Jesus Christ

Channel 4 | 1999 | 50'26''

Documentary which explores the way the accepted Christian version of Jesus Christ's life emerged in the period immediately after his death. It examines...

God and Abraham | Testament: The Bible in Animation

BBC Two | 1996 | 3'15''

The story of Abraham agreeing the Covenant with God and being promised a son.

09: Jonah | Testament: The Bible in Animation

BBC Two | 1996 | 25'43''

The prophet Jonah rejects God's call to go to Nineveh, but divine intervention, and a great fish brings him to the evil city wh...

Episode 2 | The Story of Jesus

BBC One | 2011 | 59'07''

Experts re-examine the Gospel accounts of Jesus's life, from his controversial teaching in Galilee to the climax of his life in Jerusalem.

01: Herod's Christmas | Blood and Honey

BBC One | 1992 | 14'28''

Series taking a bold and imaginative look at the Christmas story presented by Tony Robinson. Today Zachariah learns that he and his w...

02: The Gospel Truth? | A History of the Bible by John Barton

BBC Radio 4 | 2020 | 13'03''

Hugh Bonneville introduces the gospels and the importance they have to the Christian community.

03: Joseph | Testament: The Bible in Animation

BBC Two | 1996 | 26'23''

Sold into slavery by his jealous brothers, Joseph uses his skills to interpret dreams and becomes seated at the right hand of ...

Jonah's attempt to escape God's prophecy | Testament: The Bible in Animation

BBC Two | 1996 | 7'15''

The story of Jonah's attempt to escape the responsibility of being prophet.

Moses leading the Israelites out of Egypt | Testament: The Bible in Animation

BBC Two | 1996 | 3'23''

The story of Moses parting the Red Sea to lead the Jews out of Egypt.

Origins of Jerusalem in the Bible | Jerusalem: The Making of a Holy City

BBC Four | 2011 | 3'06''

Simon Sebag Montefiore discusses the Bible and its first references to Jerusalem.

Who Wrote The Bible

Channel 4 | 2004 | 1'42'09''

Robert Beckford learned the bible at his mother's knee and grew up believing that it was literally true. But, 20 years on from his Baptist upbringing, Be...