The world's major religions and philosophies have their origins in ancient civilizations - and while much has changed since then, countless millions of people through history have maintained a faith and belief in religious principles and teachings that have remained unchanged for millennia. This charming program on the origins, sacred texts and beliefs of Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam is an ideal introduction to the topic.

Originally released by Video Education Australasia, 2015. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on January 19, 2017.

What is Religion? --(0:48) -- Hinduism -- (2:19) -- Buddhism -- (1:57) -- Confucianism -- (2:10) -- Judaism -- (2:07) -- Christianity -- (2:10) -- Islam -- (2:04) -- Role of Religion -- (0:37) -- Credits: The Birth of World Religions: Civilizations and Ideas -- (0:08).