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Sacred Texts - 2006
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The Nativity Story of Christmas Read Transcript
17/12/2006
It is the most widely depicted of the stories of Jesus, and around Christmas time, nativity plays are staged throughout the world. But how much of the story is history and how much is legend?
Egyptian Book of the Dead Read Transcript
19/11/2006
A group of mortuary spells written on sheets of papyrus covered with magical texts and accompanying illustrations comprise the Egyptian Book of the Dead.
Manichaean Women of the Oasis Read Transcript
30/07/2006
The Manichaeans of 4th century Egypt were one of many Gnostic groups that were considered heretical by the Christian church.
The Prophet Muhammad Read Transcript
16/07/2006
He came from desert obscurity in the sixth century, and went on to found a religion that would dominate the Middle East in just a century after his death.
Who's Who in the Time of Jesus Read Transcript
21/05/2006
Was Mary Magdalene a prostitute? Why was James the Brother of Jesus airbrushed out of history? Geza Vermes, described as 'the greatest Jesus scholar of his generation', has compiled a handy guide.
The Buddhist Scrolls, Pt 2 Read Transcript
02/04/2006
Out of the turmoil of Afghanistan, several sensational collections of early Buddhist manuscripts have come to the West in the last ten years. They are the oldest original manuscripts of Buddhism still existing.
The Buddhist Scrolls, Pt 1 Read Transcript
26/03/2006
Out of the turmoil of Afghanistan, several sensational collections of early Buddhist manuscripts have come to the West in the last ten years. They are the oldest original manuscripts of Buddhism still existing.
Egyptian Animals and Gods Read Transcript
19/03/2006
Egyptologist, Akkadia Ford, believes ancient Egyptian religion offers a way of being environmentally attuned to nature and psychologically empowered. She has compiled a guidebook to the gods and goddesses who appear as animals, reptiles and birds in ancient Egypt.
