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Christianity - 2003

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The Exodus Miracles - Fact or Fiction?

08/10/2003
Did the Red Sea really part before the Israelites? Why didn't the fire consume the Burning Bush? What was the Manna in the Wilderness? Distinguished British scientist, Colin Humphreys, examines the evidence and provides a remarkable account of "what really happened".

Heavenly Intercession During the Plague

20/08/2003
In 14th Century Europe, when the bubonic plague was still raging, the heavenly powers vied with one another to intercede for the populace and save them from the Black Death. All this is depicted in the paintings by Renaissance artists whose works were commissioned by influential patrons. Art historian Louise Marshall from the University of Sydney tells the story.

Christ's College Cambridge Choir

09/07/2003
The Choir of Christ's College at Cambridge University dates back to the 15th Century when it was founded by royal charter. Internationally-renowned organist and the Choir's Director of Music since 1984, Dr. David Rowland, reflects on their long tradition of Christian sacred music.

A History of Heaven

11/06/2003
Oxford-based religious historian, Alister McGrath, explores the history of heaven from its origins in Biblical writings up to the modern day, taking in literature, theology, politics and the arts.

The Lost Tribes of Israel - Found

04/06/2003
Vanquished and dispersed by the Assyrians in the 8th Century BC, the Lost Tribes of Israel have "shown up" around the world ever since. Maoris, Africans, Native Americans, Japanese and the British - are just some of the groups that have claimed to be the Lost Tribes of Israel.

The Jesus Box

26/03/2003
The verdict is still out on the burial box discovered last year, which purportedly held the remains of James the brother of Jesus. Macquarie University's Chris Forbes explores the unanswered questions and the shifty claims of the box's owner.