Watch Walking the Bible

TV-G
2006
1 Season
7.2 (84)

Walking the Bible is a documentary series that explores the path of the ancient Israelites as described in the Bible. The series is narrated by Bruce Feiler, a journalist and author, and is based on his book of the same name. The show consists of six episodes, each one an hour long, that take the viewer on a journey to various locations in the Middle East. Feiler and his team explore the stories and events from the Book of Genesis through to the Book of Deuteronomy, trying to uncover the historical roots of these biblical tales.

The first episode is titled "Beginnings" and starts in the Garden of Eden. Feiler travels to the site of the Garden, as described in the Bible, and tries to understand the significance of the story of Adam and Eve. He also visits the ruins of some of the earliest human settlements in the region and talks to archaeologists about what life may have been like in those times.

In the second episode, "Homelands," Feiler explores the story of Abraham and his journey across the Middle East. He visits the city of Ur of the Chaldeans, where Abraham is said to have come from, and follows his journey to Canaan, the land promised to him by God.

The third episode, "Tribes," is about the time when the Israelites were in Egypt, enslaved by the Pharaoh. Feiler explores the story of Moses and the ten plagues, and then follows the Israelites as they leave Egypt and make their way to Mount Sinai.

The fourth episode, "Desert," follows the Israelites as they journey through the wilderness of the Sinai Peninsula. Feiler talks to Bedouin tribespeople who still live in the area and learns about their way of life. He also explores the story of the Golden Calf and the Ten Commandments.

The fifth episode, "Kings," takes Feiler to the ancient city of Jerusalem, where he explores the story of King David and his son Solomon. He learns about the construction of the Temple and the political and religious rivalries that existed in those times.

The final episode, "Ends of the Earth," explores the Babylonian Exile and the return of the Jews to Jerusalem. Feiler talks to experts about the meaning behind some of the more difficult and esoteric parts of the Bible, such as the Book of Ezekiel.

Throughout the series, Feiler provides historical context to the stories and tries to understand what they meant to the people who wrote them down. He also tries to find a deeper meaning in the stories and relate them to the lives of modern-day people.

One of the strengths of the series is its cinematography. The show is visually stunning, with sweeping shots of landscapes and impressive drone footage of archaeological sites. The soundtrack, featuring Middle Eastern music, also gives the series a sense of place and atmosphere.

Overall, Walking the Bible is a fascinating look at the ancient world of the Middle East and how it has been shaped by the stories of the Bible. Feiler's engaging and curious style makes the series accessible to viewers of all backgrounds, whether familiar with the Bible or not.

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3. Toward the Promised Land: Forty Years in the Desert

January 18, 2006

Feiler experiences the stark reality of the Sinai desert, where it's a struggle simply to survive. He finds the locations said to be where God provided water and food for the Israelites - and discovers the secret of the tamarisk tree, which produces a sweet, honey-like substance called "manna." The desert is also a haven for spiritual pilgrims. Feiler visits St. Catherine's Monastery, the oldest operating church in the world. He attends the service, a powerful, unchanged ritual of 1,500 years, and sees what's claimed to be the real "burning bush" from which God spoke to Moses. One of the monks, Texas-born Father Justin, shows him the monastery's renowned library of priceless religious art and manuscripts. Feiler climbs Mt. Sinai, where Moses received the Ten Commandments. As he follows the 40-year route of the Israelites, Feiler travels to the "lost city" of Petra, in Jordan, where the Israelites may have lived for many years. Nearing the end of Moses' journey, Feiler climbs Mt. Nebo, where God showed Moses the Promised Land. At the end of his own journey, Feiler realizes that although Moses was denied entrance himself, it was not the land after all that was important for Moses. It was his meeting with God.

2. A Coat of Many Colors: The Israelites in Egypt

January 11, 2006

Bruce Feiler continues his journey through the greatest stories ever told by retracing Joseph's path to Egypt after his brothers sell him into bondage. When Joseph interprets Pharaoh's dreams, he rises from slave to the heights of power and even brings his brothers and father, Jacob, to live in Egypt. Feiler travels from the great temple of Karnak in Luxor, formerly ancient Thebes, to the pyramids and sphinx of Giza to the royal burial tombs in the Valley of the Kings. As he treks by camel, boat, horseback and foot, he discovers how the ancient Egyptian culture and religion influenced the Israelites during their centuries-long stay in Egypt. Beginning at the shallow waters of the Nile, Feiler retraces the story of one of the Bible's greatest figures, Moses, and his eventual confrontation with Pharaoh and the command to let his people go. Did the Israelites build the pyramids? What could have caused the 10 plagues? Was it really the Red Sea that Moses crossed?

1. Go Forth: From Creation to Abraham

January 4, 2006

In the holy city of Jerusalem, best-selling author Bruce Feiler begins his epic, 10,000-mile odyssey to explore the greatest stories ever told - in the settings where they occurred.

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