On Christmas Eve, as the Christian world prepares to celebrate the 2000th birthday of Jesus of Nazareth, this episode takes a final tour through some of the greatest works of Christian art. Seeing Salvation Part 4 "The Promise" - looks at the historical variations in the images of Christ after his crucifixion, death, and resurrection, with its implications for Christian societies over the ages. Neil MacGregor looks beyond the death of Jesus towards images of resurrection and redemption, and the glorious visions of the Second Coming. In the story of Christs triumph over death, artists have found an eloquent language of hope and promise which continues to inspire humanity 2000 years on.
| Title | Seeing Salvation - Season 1 Episode 4 : The Promise |
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| First Air Date | 2000-04-02 |
| Last Air Date | 2000-04-23 |
| Number of Episodes | 4 |
| Number of Seasons | 1 |
| Genres | Documentary, |
| Networks | BBC Two, |
| Casts | Neil MacGregor |
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Episodes List
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Seeing Salvation Season 1 :Episode 1 The Face The Face
2000-04-02Christianity has produced some of the greatest works of art of all time, in which believers and non-believers alike can explore the great themes of...
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Seeing Salvation Season 1 :Episode 2 The Baby The Baby
2000-04-09Christianity has produced some of the greatest works of art of all time, in which believers and non-believers alike can explore the great themes of...
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Seeing Salvation Season 1 :Episode 3 The Cross The Cross
2000-04-16Christianity has produced some of the greatest works of art of all time, in which believers and non-believers alike can explore the great themes of...
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Seeing Salvation Season 1 :Episode 4 The Promise The Promise
2000-04-23Christianity has produced some of the greatest works of art of all time, in which believers and non-believers alike can explore the great themes of...
