2000 Years of Christianity

2000 Years of Christianity

2000 Jahre Christentum is a German documentary series on the history of Christianity prior to the year 1999. This series explores the archeology and origins of Christianity and how it came into the world. Filmed on location in actual historical and biblical sites, this series features many memorable, full-scale dramatic re-creations.

Documentary

Seasons

Episode 1

1. Episode 1

Air Date: 1999-11-07

Episode 2

2. Episode 2

Air Date: 1999-11-21

Episode 3

3. Episode 3

Air Date: 1999-11-28

Episode 4

4. Episode 4

Air Date: 1999-12-05

Episode 5

5. Episode 5

Air Date: 1999-12-19

Episode 6

6. Episode 6

Air Date: 2000-01-03

Episode 7

7. Episode 7

Air Date: 2000-01-10

Episode VIII: Heaven and Hell

8. Episode VIII: Heaven and Hell

Air Date: 2000-01-17

A great reform gridlock brought forth a number of reformations. The Council of Trent could no longer heal the church schism, yet it did modernize the internal world of Catholicism. While the Augsburg religious peace in Germany created a kind of tense calm, the gruesome oppression of the Huguenots raged in France, In England, Henry VIII's marital problems led to a separation from Rome. Rich, powerful Spain played a dark role. Philip Il used every means at his disposal to re-establish the Medieval unity of religion and power. The Inquisition conducted a war of destruction on free thinking. When the lowland provinces opened toward Calvinism, Philip replied with unprecedented terror. The fight for freedom in the Netherlands became a role model for all freedom movements in Europe.

Episode 9

9. Episode 9

Air Date: 2000-01-23

Episode 9 of the series "2000 Years Of Christianity". Director Werner Herzog explores Christianity in the New World including an overview of the Spanish conquest of Mexico and modern day religious rituals in Antigua.

Episode 10

10. Episode 10

Air Date: 2000-01-31

Episode 11

11. Episode 11

Air Date: 2000-02-06

Episode 12

12. Episode 12

Air Date: 2000-02-13

Episode 13

13. Episode 13

Air Date: 2000-02-20

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Rating

7.0/10

Release Date

1999-11-07

Episodes

13 (1 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast

Production Companies

ARD

ARD

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