Bible's Buried Secrets
Episode 1: Did King David's Empire Exist?
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Dr Francesca Stavrakopoulou visits key archaeological excavations and examines evidence for and against the Biblical account of King David. Show more
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Dr Francesca Stavrakopoulou visits key archaeological excavations and examines evidence for and against the Biblical account of King David. Show more
1 hour
Dr Francesca Stavrakopoulou asks whether ancient Israelites believed in one God as the Bible claims. Is it possible that their deity had another half? Show more
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Dr Francesca Stavrakopoulou refutes the traditional interpretation of the Garden of Eden, and visits the place she claims is the exact spot on which it stood. Show more
The one question this week: did man create God? Nicky Campbell is joined by a panel of religious figures, experts, writers and theologians. Show more
To commemorate the 400th anniversary of the publication of the King James Bible, the programme debates just one topic: is the Bible still relevant? Presented by Nicky Campbell. Show more
Nicky Campbell presents a special edition of The Big Questions, recorded at King Edward VI Handsworth School in Birmingham, asking just one question: Are religions fair to women? Show more
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