The Bible's buried secrets Beyond fact or fiction

DVD - 2009

Presents archeological scholarship from the Holy Land to explore the beginnings of modern religion and the origins of the Hebrew Bible, also known as the Old Testament. This archeological detective story tackles some of the biggest questions in biblical studies: Where did the ancient Israelites come from? Who wrote the Bible, when, and why? How did the worship of one God--the foundation of modern Judaism, Christianity, and Islam--emerge?

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Genres
Video recordings for the hearing impaired
Published
[Boston, Mass.] : WGBH Boston Video c2009.
Language
English
Corporate Authors
National Geographic Channel (Television station : Washington, D.C.), WGBH Educational Foundation, WGBH Video (Firm)
Corporate Authors
National Geographic Channel (Television station : Washington, D.C.) (-), WGBH Educational Foundation, WGBH Video (Firm)
Other Authors
Liev Schreiber (-), Stockard Channing, Gary Glassman
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Item Description
Special features: extra scenes; From concept to complete featurette; teacher's guides.
Physical Description
1 videodisc (DVD)(112 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in
Format
DVD, Dolby digital.
ISBN
9781593758707
  • Merneptah Stele
  • Who wrote the Bible?
  • The Exodus
  • The Canaanite cities
  • Israelite origins
  • The search for YHWH
  • House of David
  • Archeological method
  • Architectural evidence
  • Ideas about worship
  • Birth of Judaism
  • Sacred Scrolls
  • The Bible today.
Review by School Library Journal Review

Gr 10 Up-The results of scientific research, archaeological excavations, and centuries of biblical scholarship are presented in an attempt to suggest how the first five books of the Bible came into being based on verified evidence. Who wrote the Bible? Where did the Israelites come from? How did the worship of one God emerge? Scholars in many related fields are interviewed and conclusions are drawn from the evidence they have collected. They attempt to link events and individuals mentioned in the Old Testament with incidents and people in the history of Egypt and surrounding countries as well as archaeological discoveries that prove that history was recorded correctly. Egyptian hieroglyphics on obelisks and buildings tell about Egypt defeating the nation of Israel and many other facts that coincide with statements in the Bible. The film features archaeologists who have found gated cities that match descriptions of cities during Solomon's reign, and digs in Jerusalem that may be part of the palace of David. The authors present all the data, go to the various archaeological sites, and verify some of the biblical facts. Bonus features include 30 additional minutes of filming and a featurette about the making of the film. This beautifully filmed, well-organized, and thought-provoking production is best suited for public libraries due to its religious content.-Cynde Suite, Bartow County Public Library System, Cartersville, GA (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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