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1『Did King David's Empire Exist?』
1『Did King David's Empire Exist?』
An icon for the Jewish people, and a divine king for Christians, David is best known as the boy-warrior who defeated Goliath. As king, he is said to have united the tribes of Israel. But did he even exist? In this BBC history documentary, Bible scholar Francesca Stavrakopoulou examines evidence for and against the Biblical account of David. Can new archeological finds actually prove his existence?
2『Did God Have a Wife?』
2『Did God Have a Wife?』
Did the ancient Israelites actually believe in one God, as the Bible claims? Scholar Francesca Stavrakopoulou puts the Bible's text under the microscope, examining what the original Hebrew states, in this fascinating BBC history documentary. Exploring archaeological sites in Syria and Sinai she sheds new light on the beliefs of the people of the Bible. Is it at all possible that God had a wife?
3『The Real Garden of Eden』
3『The Real Garden of Eden』
Did the Garden of Eden exist? Bible scholar Francesca Stavrakopoulou thinks so. In the final episode of this illuminating BBC history documentary, she argues that the Garden of Eden had nothing to do with Adam, Eve or the origins of humanity. Using evidence from archaeology, Islam and the Bible text itself, she identifies and visits the exact site of Eden. But what was its true purpose?
