The Glory and the Power

The Glory and the Power examines the roots and results of religious fundamentalism around the world, focused on research in Israel, Egypt, and South Carolina.

Director
Producer: Bill Jersey

Production Company
WETA Public Television and Radio

Release Date
January 1, 1991

The Glory and the Power reveals the stories of individuals who live with a disciplined sense of religious piety. The film documents parts of a five-year worldwide study of religious fundamentalism conducted by a team of international scholars in Israel, Egypt, and South Carolina. Watch, and draw your own conclusions. The Glory and the Power: Fundamentalism Observed is a documentary series focusing on the strategic and growing force of religious fundamentalisms worldwide. Broadcast as three one-hour television specials on PBS and five NPR radio programs.