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The Christians

The Christians

1977 1 Seasons 13 Episodes ⭐ 0.0

Bamber Gascoigne charts the history and evolution of Christianity in this 13-part series covering over two thousand years of history. Filmed in 1977 in more than 30 countries, THE CHRISTIANS describes the experiences and actions of Christians from the birth of Christ, through the Roman Empire, the Renaissance, Lutheran reform and subsequent developments to modern times. The series also considers the spread of Christianity, whether by violence - as in the Crusades against Islam - or through world-wide travels of missionaries.

Bamber Gascoigne charts the history and evolution of Christianity in this 13-part series covering over two thousand years of history. Filmed in 1977 in more than 30 countries, THE CHRISTIANS describes the experiences and actions of Christians from the birth of Christ, through the Roman Empire, the Renaissance, Lutheran reform and subsequent developments to modern times. The series also considers the spread of Christianity, whether by violence - as in the Crusades against Islam - or through world-wide travels of missionaries.

Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

Beginning

Traces the growth of Christianity from its earliest beginnings to the time the Christians ceased to be a secret, persecu

EP 2

Christian Empire

Focuses on the period in Christian church history when the Emperor Constantine founded the first Christian empire and Ch

EP 3

Birth of Europe

Covers the period in Christian church history from the sack of Rome in 410 through the Dark Ages to the establishment of

EP 4

Faith and Fear

A survey of Christian church history during the Middle Ages. Juxtaposes the great religious faith and architectural and

EP 5

People and the Book

Examines the relationships of Christianity, Judaism and Islam, all referred to in the Koran as "People of the Book." Dis

EP 6

Princes and Prelates

Focuses on Christian church history during the Renaissance, following the Council of Constance during which an emperor d

EP 7

Protest and Reform

Surveys the history of the Reformation, focusing on developments within the Christian church.

EP 8

Conquests and Souls

Focuses on the Jesuits and their role in spreading the Catholic faith in the wake of the Reformation. Discusses their si

EP 9

Search of Tolerance

Focuses on the growth during the Reformation of radical religious sects which existed outside the established church ord

EP 10

Politeness and Enthusiasm

Contrasts the two strands of Christianity that emerged in the 18th century--that of the educated classes and that of rev

EP 11

Missions at Home and Abroad

Discusses the Christian revival of the 19th century, exemplified by the spread of missionary activity in Europe's indust

EP 12

Roots of Disbelief

Examines the many causes for today's indifference to Christianity, asserting that the major reasons are the advance of s

EP 13

Godless State

The survival of the Russian Orthodox Church under the Russian Revolution.

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Bamber Gascoigne

Bamber Gascoigne

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