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Testament Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
7 Episodes 1988 - 1988
Episode 1
Once Upon a Time
Sun, Nov 6, 1988 52 mins
The origins of the Old Testament. Included: the Book of Genesis and creation; the journey of Abraham; the Exodus of the Israelites; historical evidence in Egypt. Host: John Romer.
Episode 2
Chronicles and Kings
Sun, Nov 13, 1988 53 mins
A visit to Jericho to study the history of Israel. Included: ancient texts in Hebrew; the invasion of Israel and the exile to Babylon; the Philistine culture. Host: archaeologist John Romer.
Episode 3
Mightier Than the Sword
Sun, Nov 20, 1988 53 mins
The writing of the Old Testament and the Dead Sea Scrolls. Visited: the ancient Greek cities of Ephesus and Sardis, Qumran and Masada along the Dead Sea, and Jerusalem.
Episode 4
Gospel Truth?
Sun, Nov 27, 1988 52 mins
The Gospel and historical evidence for the existence of Jesus. Included: the four Gospel writers; fragments of ancient Gospel texts; selection of texts. Host: John Romer.
Episode 5
Thine is the Kingdom
Sun, Dec 4, 1988 52 mins
Christianity and the Roman Empire. Visited: Split, Yugoslavia; Rome; Istanbul; and Jerusalem. Host: John Romer.
Episode 6
The Power and the Glory
Sun, Dec 11, 1988 53 mins
The preservation of the Bible during the Dark Ages. Included: the destruction of the Roman Empire; the rule of Charlemagne. Host: John Romer.
Episode 7
Paradise Lost
Sun, Dec 18, 1988 52 mins
The Bible since the 14th century. Included: the beliefs of Martin Luther; various translations of the Bible; scientific theories of the 19th century. Host: archaeologist John Romer.
