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Saturday, 20 September 2008

A History of God

A History of God

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Based on Karen Armstrong's book, this film examines the concept of God in the three major monotheistic religions from the days of Abraham to modern times. Through analysis of historic and holy texts and incorporation of ancient art and artifacts, the program explores the deity written about in the Bible and the Quran. The evolution and intertwining of various Christian, Jewish and Islamic interpretations of God are also addressed.

More on this subject

God: The Failed Hypothesis. How Science Shows That God Does Not Exist

Irreligion: A Mathematician Explains Why the Arguments for God Just Don't Add Up

Breaking the Spell: Religion as a Natural Phenomenon

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