Network Bamber Gascoigne's The Christians

Zavvi £10.99 £24.49 Might be Out of Stock First seen in Feb 2019

Description

Legendary British broadcaster, historian and author Bamber Gascoigne charts the history and evolution of Christianity in The Christians - a thought-provoking and challenging documentary series covering two thousand years of history.The first show to be written and presented by Bamber Gascoigne, this four-disc contains all 13 episodes of this acclaimed series for the first time on DVD.Filmed in 1977 in more than 30 countries and broadcast in more than 50 countries worldwide, The Christians is a meticulously constructed, lavishly produced series that describes the experiences and actions of Christians from the birth of Christ, through the Roman Empire, the Renaissance and Lutheran reform to modern times. The series also considers the spread of Christianity, whether by violence - as in the inquisition - or through the travels of missionaries.Disc One:A Peculiar People.The Christian Empire.The Birth Of Europe.Disc Two:Faith And Fear.People Of The Book.Princes And Prelates.Disc Three:Protest And Reform.The Conquest Of Souls.In Search Of Tolerance.Disc Four:Politeness And Enthusiasm.Missions At Home And Abroad.The Roots Of Disbelief.The Godless State?, Legendary British broadcaster, historian and author Bamber Gascoigne charts the history and evolution of Christianity in The Christians - a thought-provoking and challenging documentary series covering two thousand years of history.The first show to be written and presented by Bamber Gascoigne, this four-disc contains all 13 episodes of this acclaimed series for the first time on DVD.Filmed in 1977 in more than 30 countries and broadcast in more than 50 countries worldwide, The Christians is a meticulously constructed, lavishly produced series that describes the experiences and actions of Christians from the birth of Christ, through the Roman Empire, the Renaissance and Lutheran reform to modern times. The series also considers the spread of Christianity, whether by violence - as in the inquisition - or through the travels of missionaries.Disc One:A Peculiar People.The Christian Empire.The Birth Of Europe.Disc Two:Faith And Fear.People Of The Book.Princes And Prelates.Disc Three:Protest And Reform.The Conquest Of Souls.In Search Of Tolerance.Disc Four:Politeness And Enthusiasm.Missions At Home And Abroad.The Roots Of Disbelief.The Godless State?Special Features:None Listed.