2000 Years of Christianity

1999•42m•7.0/10

Documentary

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7.0/10(3)

2000 Jahre Christentum is a German documentary series on the history of Christianity prior to the year 1999. This series explores the archeology and origins of Christianity and how it came into the world. Filmed on location in actual historical and biblical sites, this series features many memorable, full-scale dramatic re-creations.

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Production

ARD, it-media

Language

Status

Ended

First Aired

November 7, 1999

Last Aired

February 20, 2000

Created By

Bernd Grote

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

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Seasons & Episodes

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Season

Episode 1

Air date: 1999-11-07

Episode 2

Air date: 1999-11-21

Episode 3

Air date: 1999-11-28

Episode 4

Air date: 1999-12-05

Episode 5

Air date: 1999-12-19

Episode 6

Air date: 2000-01-03

Episode 7

Air date: 2000-01-10

Episode VIII: Heaven and Hell

Air date: 2000-01-17

A great reform gridlock brought forth a number of reformations. The Council of Trent could no longer heal the church schism, yet it did modernize the internal world of Catholicism. While the Augsburg religious peace in Germany created a kind of tense calm, the gruesome oppression of the Huguenots raged in France, In England, Henry VIII's marital problems led to a separation from Rome. Rich, powerful Spain played a dark role. Philip Il used every means at his disposal to re-establish the Medieval unity of religion and power. The Inquisition conducted a war of destruction on free thinking. When the lowland provinces opened toward Calvinism, Philip replied with unprecedented terror. The fight for freedom in the Netherlands became a role model for all freedom movements in Europe.

Episode 9

Air date: 2000-01-23

Episode 9 of the series "2000 Years Of Christianity". Director Werner Herzog explores Christianity in the New World including an overview of the Spanish conquest of Mexico and modern day religious rituals in Antigua.