Religions of the World(1998)
Overview
Narrated by Academy Award-winner Ben Kingsley, this series objectively documents religions worldwide with interviews from experts. Explore issues that probe the very core of our existence and offer a deeper understanding of global spiritual beliefs.
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Season 1
13 episodes • 1997
Season 1
13 episodes • 1997
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Judaism | Jan 1, 1998 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Orthodox and Roman Catholic Christianity | Jan 1, 1998 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Protestant Christianity | Jan 1, 1998 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Islam | Jan 1, 1998 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Hinduism | Jan 1, 1998 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Buddhism | Jan 1, 1998 | 0.0 |
| 7 | Shinto | Jan 1, 1998 | 0.0 |
| 8 | Confucianism and Taoism | Jan 1, 1998 | 0.0 |
| 9 | Religions of Small Societies | Jan 1, 1998 | 0.0 |
| 10 | Ancient Religions of the Mediterranean | Jan 1, 1998 | 0.0 |
| 11 | African and African American Religions | Jan 1, 1998 | 0.0 |
| 12 | Native American Spirituality | Jan 1, 1998 | 0.0 |
| 13 | Skepticism and Religious Relativism | Jan 1, 1998 | 0.0 |
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