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Bible's Buried Secrets (2011)
Immature understanding of complex theological themes
It feels like an undergraduate rant created after a few "intro to archeology" and "old testament literature" classes. There are a lot of sensational fundamentalist 'documentaries' about Biblical history on TV these days. This is the other side of that coin. There is a lot of power, positive energy (i.e. faith, hope, love) to be gleaned from deep ongoing study of sacred scripture (not just the Bible). This show's shallow dismissal of the primary sacred text of monotheistic thought based on partial information and a great deal of confusion between their own naive understanding and profound spiritual wisdom was a huge waste of my time to watch. If you're interested in learning, go find a real class or book that takes the time to flesh out the depth and nuances of monotheistic spirituality and explores how these theologies actually evolved over the course of several millennia. Such an investment will grow your own moral and spiritual understanding. This documentary on the other hand....empty calories!