The First Murder / Apocalypse

Description

This program features The First Murder, the story of Cain and Abel, and Apocalypse, the story of Noah, his ark, and the great flood. Bill Moyers' guests include Franciscan priest and scholar Alexander DiLella, poet Blu Greenberg, Rabbi Burton Visotzky, psychologist Carol Gilligan, and authors John Barth, Rebecca Goldstein, Oscar Hijuelos, Faye Kellerman, and Karen Armstrong. Together they and others consider sibling relationships, the nature of justice and mercy, the role of suffering, the wrath of God, and the concept of righteousness. In addition, this program includes a special introduction by Mr. Moyers and a menu of chapters, segments derived from the programs that single out important aspects to facilitate instruction and discussion.

Runtime

1 hr 58 min 48 sec

Series

Database

Films on Demand

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