Major Religions of the World (Development and Rituals)
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Animation of outer space w/ zoom in on Earth. Montage of artwork depicting Creation & primitive religions - VO re development of religious thinking. Map of Middle East & Asia w/ five major religions pinpointed. Development of Hinduism described.
12:58:58 Decorated hands examining pages of Bhagavad Gita. Indian street scenes w/ cows among traffic & pedestrians - street market. Brahman priest in street. Woman praying at shrine. CUs Hindu Gods carved in buildings. VO re spread of Buddhism. Site of Buddha’s awakening at Bodh Gaya, India - statue laying on side - Tripitaka ancient scriptures. Map shows development of Buddhism outside India.
13:01:48 Judaism - map of Arabia showing route of Abraham into Egypt. Pyramids & Sphinx. Map w/ Moses’ route to Mount Sinai. Ancient sheepskin manuscript written in Hebrew. EXT synagogue; INT rabbis remove Torah from holy ark at back of synagogue; top shot rabbi reading from Torah w/ Jewish people seated below.
13:05:50 Christianity - Map showing Bethlehem - paintings of disciples & Crucifixion. Map of Europe showing spread of Christianity. Eastern Orthodox Catholic church - Holy Eucharist service w/ full regalia. Roman Catholic priest at altar w/ altar boys kneeling - front & top shots. CU altar boys praying - priest w/ holy water, kisses Bible. Bust of Martin Luther. Protestant church; INT minister delivering sermon. Christening service. Map of world showing Christian regions.
13:12:15 Islam - VO re story of Mohammed - map showing Mecca & Medina & spread of Islam. CU ancient copy of Qur’an. Vars shots mosques & prayer led by immam. Animation of Earth w/ symbols of main religions superimposed; zoom out from Earth into outer space.
History; Belief Systems; Worship; Koran; Religious; Beliefs; Jewish; Islamic; Moslem; Muslim;
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Major Religions of the World (Development and Rituals) Encyclopaedia Britannica Films Animation of outer space w/ zoom in on Earth. Montage of artwork depicting Creation & primitive religions - VO re development of religious thinking. Map of Middle East & Asia w/ five major religions pinpointed. Development of Hinduism described. 12:58:58 Decorated hands examining pages of Bhagavad Gita. Indian street scenes w/ cows among traffic & pedestrians - street market. Brahman priest in street. Woman praying at shrine. CUs Hindu Gods carved in buildings. VO re spread of Buddhism. Site of Buddha’s awakening at Bodh Gaya, India - statue laying on side - Tripitaka ancient scriptures. Map shows development of Buddhism outside India. 13:01:48 Judaism - map of Arabia showing route of Abraham into Egypt. Pyramids & Sphinx. Map w/ Moses’ route to Mount Sinai. Ancient sheepskin manuscript written in Hebrew. EXT synagogue; INT rabbis remove Torah from holy ark at back of synagogue; top shot rabbi reading from Torah w/ Jewish people seated below. 13:05:50 Christianity - Map showing Bethlehem - paintings of disciples & Crucifixion. Map of Europe showing spread of Christianity. Eastern Orthodox Catholic church - Holy Eucharist service w/ full regalia. Roman Catholic priest at altar w/ altar boys kneeling - front & top shots. CU altar boys praying - priest w/ holy water, kisses Bible. Bust of Martin Luther. Protestant church; INT minister delivering sermon. Christening service. Map of world showing Christian regions. 13:12:15 Islam - VO re story of Mohammed - map showing Mecca & Medina & spread of Islam. CU ancient copy of Qur’an. Vars shots mosques & prayer led by immam. Animation of Earth w/ symbols of main religions superimposed; zoom out from Earth into outer space. History; Belief Systems; Worship; Koran; Religious; Beliefs; Jewish; Islamic; Moslem; Muslim;