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The significance of Easter for Christians

The Easter egg is considered a symbol of life, and for Christians it stands for the resurrection. Because: Like a grave, it keeps life locked inside. During the 40-day Lent, Christians prepare for Easter. But why? Author: ZDF/Kirche und Leben/Peter Ederer/Charlotte Magin/Maximilian Mohr Translatio

Dealing with death in religions

How do Jews, Christians, Muslims, Hindus and Buddhists deal with death and the dead? Each religion has its own tradition. Author: ZDF/Sunday/Peter Schmidt/Marietta Pauli Translation and dubbing: alugha Click here to watch more videos: https://alugha.com/TerraX

Jerusalem - City of Faith

Initially built as a small fortress, Jerusalem became the central site of the monotheistic religions: Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Author: ZDF/Terra X/Faber Courtial, Jörg Courtial Translation and redub: alugha Click here to see more videos: https://alugha.com/TerraX

Why do we celebrate Christmas?

Christmas is celebrated by Christians all over the world. In doing so, they commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ. But what is the Christmas story all about, and how did it become popular? Author: ZDF/TerraX/Brigitte Duczek/Marietta Pauli/Jochen Schmidt Translation and dubbing: alugha Click here

The places of worship of religions

With Judaism, Christianity, Islam and Hinduism, there are four world religions, and each religion has its own place of worship. But what is actually behind the terms synagogue, church, mosque and temple? Author: ZDF/Sunday/Harald Hamm/Marietta Pauli/Jochen Schmidt Translation and dubbing: alugha

The meaning of Pentecost

Pentecost is celebrated by Christians all over the world. In some languages, it says what it's about. In Greek it is called penticosti (50). Because something happened 50 days after the resurrection of Jesus. The festival comes from Jewish traditions. Author: ZDF/Sunday/Brigitte Duczek/Marietta Pau

What is the significance of the Easter candle?

During Easter Vigil, Christians light the Easter candle on the Easter fire. With this light in the darkness, they remind us of what the biblical texts describe: Jesus conquered death. Author: ZDF/Kirche und Leben kath./Karoline Knop/Bettina Reich/Maximilian Mohr Translation and dubbing: alugha Cl

Disibodenberg monastery

In 1143, a new three-nave monastery church was consecrated on the Disibodenberg in southern Hunsrück. Here, believers worshipped the tomb of Saint Disibod. The mountain's namesake had settled there in the seventh century and spread Christianity in the region. Author: ZDF/Terra X/Faber Courtial/Jör

Where did Russia come from? - Alex Gendler

View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/where-did-russia-come-from-alex-gendler Russia is the biggest country in the world, spanning one-eighth of the earth’s landmass. But where did it all begin? Alex Gendler explores the epic history of the Kievan Rus, where characters ranging from Viking rai

The trunk noses of the saiga antelopes

Saiga antelopes are amazingly persistent. On their long migrations through the steppes of Kazakhstan, the saigas can cover 80 kilometers and more in one day. Their enormous trunk helps them do this. But the nose can do even more. Author: ZDF/Terra X/Viking Film/Iris Gesand/Andreas Kieling, Frank Gu