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

Duration: 13'03''

Synopsis

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

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Read by Hugh Bonneville, this first episode discusses the contemporary relevance of the Bible and expl...

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04: Who's In and Who's Out? | A History of the Bible by John Barton

04: Who's In and Who's Out? | A History of the Bible by John Barton

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05: Nine Lessons and Carols | A History of the Bible by John Barton

05: Nine Lessons and Carols | A History of the Bible by John Barton

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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...

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

BBC Two | 1996 | 5'00''

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04: Moses | Testament: The Bible in Animation

04: Moses | Testament: The Bible in Animation

BBC Two | 1996 | 27'19''

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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.

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

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09: Jonah | Testament: The Bible in Animation

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03: Joseph | Testament: The Bible in Animation

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 ...

Episode 2 | The Story of Jesus

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.

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BBC Two | 1996 | 27'25''

Tormented by demons, King Saul sends for a musician, David, to calm his mind, little knowing the young man will one da...

08: Daniel | Testament: The Bible in Animation

08: Daniel | Testament: The Bible in Animation

BBC Two | 1996 | 24'49''

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

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.

The Real Jesus Christ

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...

David and Goliath | Testament: The Bible in Animation

David and Goliath | Testament: The Bible in Animation

BBC Two | 1996 | 3'00''

The story of the battle between David and Goliath in the war between the Philistines and Israelites.

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

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.

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

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.

The ten plagues of Egypt | Testament: The Bible in Animation

The ten plagues of Egypt | Testament: The Bible in Animation

BBC Two | 1996 | 6'10''

God unleashes the ten plagues after the Pharaoh refuses to let the Jews leave Egypt.

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01: Herod's Christmas | Blood and Honey

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