Religions of the World

Name: Religions of the World
Released: 1998-10-11T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Ben Kingsley

TV Show · Documentary

Objectively documenting religions worldwide, such as Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, Protestantism, and Catholicism, using interviews with experts.

1998 · 47m

Starring Ben Kingsley

Director Stephen Kopels

EPISODE 1

Judaism

One of the world's oldest surviving religions, Judaism, is both a theology and a way of life for over 12 million followers in the world.
EPISODE 2

Orthodox and Roman Catholic Christianity

From Jesus' public ministry to the Crusades, Ben Kingsley details the interwoven histories of Orthodox and Catholic Christianity. Despite its followers long being persecuted by the Romans, Christianity spread and eventually dominated the empire.
EPISODE 3

Protestant Christianity

Ben Kingsley examines Protestant Christianity, and how it emerged in reaction to Roman Catholic practises.
EPISODE 4

Islam

Explores the customs and history of Islam, from its founding in the 7th century, through the rise of the Ottoman Empire from the 9th to the 12th century, and up to the present day.
EPISODE 5

Hinduism

Ben Kingsley explains how and why Hinduism has survived to become one of the largest and oldest world religions with nearly one billion followers. India's dominant religion, Hinduism has a great capacity to mix the old and new.
EPISODE 6

Buddhism

Discover the history behind the philosophy that has led millions of followers on a quest for spiritual enlightenment. Through the epic story of Siddhartha Gotama, learn why Buddhists believe the key to Nirvana lies within themselves.