Archenemy - The Philistines

Delve deep into the origins of the scriptures in this innovative program from the acclaimed series, Mysteries Of The Bible.

Today the world "philistine" is synonymous with one who is both ignorant an uncouth. However, according to the Bible, the Philistines were the Israelites´ most cunning and ruthless enemies. The battles between these two groups are at the crux of some of the Bible´s greatest stories: David and Goliath, Samson and Delilah, and the theft of the Ark of the Covenant. But what truths lie behind these tales? New archaeological discoveries have uncovered a wealth of astonishing information about the Philistine way of life, shedding new light on some of the Bible´s most legendary events.

Join world-renowned archaeologists on a journey of discovery that stretches from Jerusalem to the chief cities of the great Philistine Empire.

Upplagd i sortimentet: 4 September, 2006