Describes the three great myths in the Torah—creation, liberation, and the making of the covenant on Sinai—that undergird and inspire all Jewish religious activity. Features an explanation of the Talmud by Dr. Lorberbaum of the Hartman Institute, and an interview with a Hasidic Jew conducted at the Western Wall of the Temple in Jerusalem.
This series provides a comprehensive look at the nature and function of the religions and secular beliefs that comprise today’s major "world views". Established beliefs covered in the telecourse include Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Also included are belief systems outside the scope of mainstream religious institutions, such as "New Age" religion, neo-paganism, and "Civil Religion". These world views are explored in-depth using six dimensions of study: mythical, experiential, doctrinal, ritual, ethical and social. Viewers receive an introduction to diverse belief systems and gain a balanced perspective on how differing belief systems affect us on a global scale and in our own backyards.
