Carole Fontaine
Biography
Carole R. Fontaine is the Distinguished Taylor Professor of Biblical Theology and History at Andover Newton Theological School, and a former Henry Luce III Fellow in Theology. She has written six books, over 100 articles, co-edited several volumes of the Feminist Companion to the Bible series, and is the Religion Editor for the World Book Encyclopedia. She has extensive media credits (Biography, Mysteries of the Bible, BBC, and the History Channel). A passionate Human Rights defender, she works as a volunteer for Non-Governmental Organizations that deal with the rights of Muslim women to religious freedom. Her translations and study notes have appeared in the Harper Collins Study Bible, and the New American Bible, revised edition. Her most recent book, With Eyes of Flesh: The Bible, Gender and Human Rights, has been called "a remarkable achievement". Professor Fontaine's work has always been inspired by her love of the biblical text, her work in archaeological iconography, and her concerns for justice in the life of the Church and the world.
Known For & Full Filmography2 Titles
Drama Series - 1994, 16 episodes • as Self
Ancient Mysteries is a television series that was produced by FilmRoos and originally broadcast on A&E between 7 January 1994 and 3 May 1998 with reruns airing until 2000. Reruns were also re-broadcast on The Biography Channel during the 2000s. The series deals with historical mysteries and is mostly hosted by Leonard Nimoy, which recalls the late-1970s TV series In Search Of ...
Movie - 1998, 2h 15m • as Self
Satan, Lucifer, Beelzebub, the Devil...known by many names, he was the once-favorite angel who fell from grace. Cast out from Heaven, he became mankind's tormentor, vowing to destroy the creation of his former master. From the Biblical tale of his fall to the incredible stories of those who believe they have crossed his path, join BIOGRAPHY® for a chilling journey through the long and legendary history of Satan. Scholars, historical experts, and theologians examine classic paintings, academic texts, and modern movies for an unprecedented look at the many ways Satan has been portrayed throughout the centuries. The bonus documentary Hell: The Devil's Domain completes this sinister portrait, peering into the darkest depths of the devil's fiery realm. SATAN: PRINCE OF DARKNESS paints the ultimate portrait of the face of evil, and reveals how over millennia the Devil has come to personify mankind's greatest fears.