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- Status: Ended
- First Aired: January 11, 2009
- Seasons: 1
- Episodes: 8
- Networks: Channel 4
- Genres: Documentary
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Christianity: A History(2009)
Overview
Eight-part history of the Christian faith, looking at its origins, development and turbulent past. High-profile British personalities examine a religion that has particular resonance for them.
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8 episodes • 2009
Series 1
8 episodes • 2009
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jesus the Jew | Jan 11, 2009 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Rome | Jan 18, 2009 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Dark Ages | Jan 25, 2009 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Crusades | Feb 1, 2009 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Reformation | Feb 8, 2009 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Dark Continents | TBA | 0.0 |
| 7 | God and the Scientists | Feb 22, 2009 | 0.0 |
| 8 | The Future of Christianity | Mar 1, 2009 | 0.0 |
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