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Living With The Gods Omnibus

Neil MacGregor presents an omnibus edition of his celebrated series on the expression of shared beliefs in communities - around the world and across time.

Radio 4,7 episodes

Episodes

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Powers Earthly and Divine
Neil MacGregor considers how faith and politics co-exist - and how we live together
28 Dec 2018,57 mins
One God or Many
Neil MacGregor on societies that live with one God or many, or co-exist with local spirits
21 Dec 2018,57 mins
Harvest and Homage
Neil MacGregor focuses on the patterns of nature, festivals and the disruption of death.
14 Dec 2018,57 mins
The Power of Images
Neil MacGregor reflects on the role images play in the expression of shared beliefs.
07 Dec 2018,57 mins
Theatres of Faith
Neil MacGregor focuses on the public display of spiritual rituals.
30 Nov 2018,57 mins
Believing Together
Neil MacGregor on how the individual relates to the belief system of the wider community.
23 Nov 2018,57 mins
Our Place In The Pattern
Neil MacGregor explores how communities explain their place in the grand scheme of things
16 Nov 2018,57 mins