An objective survey of the origins, rituals and symbols of the major religions of the world - namely, Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam. The film is designed to help inspire an appreciation for, and a tolerance of, the principal religious faiths held by most of the world’s people.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
006611
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Rites and ceremonies
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Buddhism
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Christianity
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Faith
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Hinduism
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Islam
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Judaism
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Religions - Comparative studies
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)