Product Details

• Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 2
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Smithsonian Networks
• DVD Release Date: April 14, 2009
• Run Time: 279 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B001QWFVZK
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #148,660 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

So you think you know Christianity? You know its symbols shapes art and rituals but do you know what lies behind them? How did they e into being what do they represent and why? A ground breaking 6 part documentary series unlocks the codes of Christianity. It provides a pelling new insight into both the artistic and spiritual decoding the signs symbols iconography myths and miracles of Christianity. As the unfolding mysteries of each program are revealed the viewer has a sense of being part of the quest for answers. Product Features: Experience the magnificence of the great monuments of Christianity. An extraordinary visual journey that reveals how artistic and spiritual impulses are closely related. Christianity related programs achieve high ratings.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: DOCUMENTARIES Rating: NR Age: 617742208696 UPC: 617742208696 Manufacturer No: IEG2086

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The elements of Christianity, December 7, 2009

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wogan "the book reader" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Decoding Christianity (DVD)

This DVD contains 2 discs divided into 6 parts describing the elements of the Christian religion. There are no extras on the discs and the episodes do not really discuss the beliefs of Christianity so much as its' symbols and history. There are really no comparisons to other religions.
The parts are: 1.Flesh and Blood, giving examples of how Christians throughout the ages have punished their bodies, including some today who reenact the crucifixion 2.Damned and Saved, 3. Angels 4. Secrecy, Symbols & Mystery, this gives no mention of anything related to secret codes of popular fiction, 5.Miracles, 6. A Faith Divided, this deals with mainly how Christianity split in the time of Constantine and Rome, the nature of Christ and the Nicene Creed.
The narration is done well as are the interviews with religious experts. The history of Christianity is the main subject covered here; very little is taken up to the time of today or problems of the Christian religion now. The subject is well covered and would serve as an excellent focus for an historical and basic study of the Christian elements, just do not expect current problems or philosophy to be covered.

4.0 out of 5 stars Product received info, January 28, 2012

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Bob (N. VA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Decoding Christianity (DVD)

The first time I received this product it was delivered in an open box condition and not new condition like I expected. Amazon corrected this issue right away and sent out the same product in new condition. Thanks Amazon for the quick response regarding this issue.