The Bible: A History
2010 · Channel 4 · 60 min · 1 season
S01E07 · Revelation: The Last Judgement
Mon, 8 Mar, 6:00 am
Dr Robert Beckford sets out to discover what message really lies at the heart of the Book of Revelation, one of the most complex and controversial books in the entire Bible.
About
The Bible: A History tells the story of the most influential book ever written: a collection of over 60 books which tell the story of the creation of the world, the birth of mankind, the promise of a homeland for the Jewish people and the remarkable life of Jesus Christ, before culminating in a terrifying vision of the end of the world.
Since its origins thousands of years ago in the Middle East, the Bible has crossed continents, created and healed divisions and ignited controversy.
This series explores the origins, ideas and influence of seven sections of the Scriptures, tracing how they came into existence and how they have shaped the world we live in today.
Each episode is written and presented by a prominent figure with a particular interest or experience relevant to the part of the Bible being examined. They offer a personal interpretation of some of the best-known aspects of this ancient book, which still guides the lives of millions of believers across the globe.
Episodes
- E01
Creation
Mon, 25 Jan· 60 minNovelist Howard Jacobson tries to find a path between religious and atheistic fundamentalists.
- E02
Abraham
Mon, 1 Feb· 60 minRageh Omaar examines Abraham, one of the most revered patriarchs of Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Is his legacy a source of division or does he hold the key to peace and reconciliation?
- E03
Moses and the Law
Mon, 8 Feb· 60 minAnn Widdecombe goes in search of the law of Moses, tracing the historical origins of the Ten Commandments and their profound influence on British society for over two millennia.
- E04
The Daughters of Eve
Mon, 15 Feb· 60 minIt's fashionable to dismiss the Bible as a manifesto for misogyny. But Bettany Hughes introduces a dazzling cast of feisty women: warriors, adulterous wives, mothers and 'good' women.
- E05
Jesus
Mon, 22 Feb· 60 minGerry Adams, politician and supporter of the IRA throughout years of sectarian conflict and the subsequent peace process, investigates the life and death of Jesus Christ.
- E06
St Paul
Mon, 1 Mar· 60 minTom Holland examines the significance of St Paul, who, despite now being seen as an essentially conservative figure, was - in the context of his times - actually a revolutionary thinker.
- E07
Revelation: The Last Judgement
Mon, 8 Mar· 60 minDr Robert Beckford sets out to discover what message really lies at the heart of the Book of Revelation, one of the most complex and controversial books in the entire Bible.