Other Religions
This program shot on location in India, Nepal, Thailand and Japan, explores the history, the development, the art and the influence of Buddhism in the world.
A thoughtful comparison of Christianity and other religions (includes interviews with religious leaders).
A thoughtful comparison of Christianity and other religions (includes interviews with religious leaders).
Participants will learn of the history, theology, and distinctive emphases of eight different Christian denominations and faith traditions; and hear from a clergy member of that tradition and look at Scriptures that have shaped that faith.
Students can be aware of the significance of The Beatitudes, The Dead Sea Scrolls, Baptism and the difference between the Old and New Testament in the Christian Bible through viewing this video.
This video traces the development of Hinduism from its inception to the present day. It is filmed at numerous locations in India. This program provides an intimate look at Indian history, culture and daily life.
This program gives an overview of Islam and its past and present influence on the world. Segments cover: Islam's contemporary role in the world; its history; some common misconceptions about the faith; and the crusades.
Shot on location in Israel, Egypt and the United States, this video traces the history, development and practice of Judaism from its earliest beginnings to the present day. Some areas covered are the Torah, the foundation of Jewish t
Bill Moyers & Huston Smith examine Christianity and Judaism. Smith explains that Christianity would not be around had its spirit not been evident to everyone around.
Born in China to missionary parents, Huston Smith learned about Chinese language, culture, & spiritual practices while in Shanghai. He discusses Confucianism, Taoism, & Buddhism with Bill Moyers, relating to the prominent belief systems of China.
Bill Moyers & Huston Smith explore two major belief systems that were born in India: Hinduism & Buddhism. "The historian of religion can find almost anything he wants in India, enacted with intensity."
Entering the world is Islam through the door of Sufism, Huston Smith quickly became enamored with Islamic conceptions of order, justice, mercy, & compassion. He and Bill Moyers look at the world's fastest growing religion.
In many of the faces of God he has contemplated, Huston Smith sees no conflict, believing them all to be windows on the same immortal wisdom. Bill Moyers talks with him about his philosophy of religion.
