The Other Holy Land

Although it may come as a surprise to many Christians, Turkey has as much rightful claim to the label “birthplace of Christianity” as Israel, especially given the personages and events that came together in four key areas of what was then called Asia Minor: Constantinople, Cappadocia, Ephesus, and Smyrna. Here, Alexander the Great, the Apostle Paul, and Constantine played important roles in the development of Christianity, as viewers learn from several religious scholars, including the current Patriarch of the Orthodox Church, who outlines the history of Christianity in Turkey. A thoughtful, insightful program that would also serve as a wonderful introduction for tourists interested in visiting these notable religious sites, The Other Holy Land is recommended. Aud: C, P. (J. Carlson)