Synopsis
Jewish prisoners at Auschwitz discuss good and evil and their belief in God.
- Programme: God on Trial
- Channel: BBC One
- Broadcast year: 2008
- Religious Education | Judaism | The existence of God and revelation | The problem of Suffering and Evil
Licence: ERA Licence required
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
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