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| Call.No : | VHSP:
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| Record.No : | 81566 [Audio Visual Material] |
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| Title : | Bethlehem c.1 |
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| Description : | English : VHS; PAL; sound; color ; 41 mins. |
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| Abstract : | Bethlehem is a unique film spanning from the birth of Christ till today. Produced by Palestinian Christians from Bethlehem, with the approval and blessing of the city's mayor and Churches, the film traces the history of the city from its days as a little town to its modern day disposition as a lively city in the West Bank of the Jordan River.
Beginning with the miraculous virgin birth of Jesus Christ, Bethlehem documents the city's history with an exploration of archaeology, architecture, demography, costumes and legends.
With a special focus on the Churches and the faithful, the film shows the rich and varied Christian communities and the unique manners and languages in which they worship. You will be taken to places and introduced to people and sights that few tourists and pilgra=ims ever have the opportunity to see.
Bethlehem's rich culture and folklore are reflected in the colorful Palestinian embroidery and specia clothes of the town. The people demonstrate their attachment to the folklore through the museums and special fashion shows featuring traditional dress.
The film also looks at modern Bethlehem, with its schools, universities, hospitals, architecture and religious handicrafts.
But no film about Bethlehem would be complete without special attention to the Christmas season and the first Noel. Bethlehem comes to life on Christmas Eve, as the various Church leaders march into Manger Square to be welcomed by Church and lay leaders. While the film shows the pomp and festivity that occur every Christmas season, special effort is made to remind viewer that the real Church is not merelystones and pillars, but it is the people - who are the true Church, the ones for whom the call of the angels proclaimed, "PEace on earth and good will to all." |
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| Subjects : | Bethlehem - Description and travel |
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