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The Promised Land
Promised Land, as described in the Bible, is the land of Canaan promised by God to Abraham and his descendants. The Land of Promise ( Tír Tairngire) is a name for the Irish Otherworld. Promised Land or Land of Promise may also refer to: Lands and Territorial Jurisdictions * Land of Israel * Land of Palestine * Holy Land Books * ''A Promised Land'', a 2020 memoir by former United States President Barack Obama * '' Land of Promise: An Economic History of the United States'', a 2012 book by Michael Lind * ''Promised Land'' (novel), a 1976 Spenser novel by Robert B. Parker * '' Promised Land: Thirteen Books That Changed America'', a 2008 book by Jay Parini * ''The Promised Land'' (autobiography), the 1912 autobiography of Mary Antin * ''The Promised Land'' (novel), an 1899 novel by Władysław Reymont Film * ''The Promised Land'' (1925 film), a French silent film * ''The Promised Land'' (1973 film), a Chilean film * ''The Promised Land'' (1975 film), a Polish film based ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Promised Land
The Promised Land ( he, הארץ המובטחת, translit.: ''ha'aretz hamuvtakhat''; ar, أرض الميعاد, translit.: ''ard al-mi'ad; also known as "The Land of Milk and Honey"'') is the land which, according to the Tanakh (the Hebrew Bible or the Old Testament), God promised and subsequently gave to Abraham and several more times to his descendants. In modern contexts, the phrase "Promised Land" expresses an image and an idea which is related to the restored homeland for the Jewish people and the concepts of salvation and liberation. Divine promise The concept of the Promised Land is based on verses in the Tanakh (the Hebrew Bible or the Old Testament), in which God speaks to Abraham. The promises given to Abraham happened prior to the birth of Isaac and were given to all his offspring signified through the rite of circumcision. Johann Friedrich Karl Keil is less clear, as he states that the covenant is through Isaac, but notes that Ishmael's descendants have he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Promised Land (2002 Film)
''Promised Land'' is a 2002 film based on the 1978 English translation of the award-winning Afrikaans novel, ''Na die Geliefde Land'' (1972) by the South African author, Karel Schoeman. The film was directed by Jason Xenopoulos and starred Nick Boraine Nicholas Boraine (born 14 November 1971) is a South African actor. Life and education Boraine graduated from the University of Witwatersrand in 1994 with an Honours Degree in Dramatic Art. In March 2011, he joined Global Arts Corps as Associ ...; other cast included Lida Botha, Wilma Stõckenstrom, Louis van Niekerk, Tobie Cronje, Grant Swanby, Daniel Browde, Ian Roberts, Dan Robbertse and Yvonne van den Bergh. It was made on a budget of just over R15 (~2US$). It won the Best Screenplay Award at the Tokyo International Film Festival in 2002. External links * * Review of ''Promised Land''. 2002 films English-language South African films 2002 drama films South African drama films 2000s English-language films< ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Promised Land (2022 TV Series)
''Promised Land'' is an American family drama television series that premiered on January 24, 2022 on ABC. The story focuses on Joe Sandoval, patriarch of two blended Latino families who runs a successful Sonoma County, California vineyard and is preparing to hand the vineyard's management to one of his children. Two sub-plots involve the challenges of undocumented immigrants from Mexico who come to work at the vineyard, and conflicts with a hotel owner who blames Sandoval (who bought the vineyard from her father) for her father's death. The final five episodes of the series premiered on Hulu. In May 2022, the series was officially canceled after one season. Cast and characters Main * John Ortiz as Joe Sandoval, the patriarch of the Sandoval family and owner of Heritage House Vineyards in Sonoma Valley * Cecilia Suárez as Lettie Sandoval, Joe's second wife and the matriarch of the Sandoval family * Augusto Aguilera as Mateo Flores, Lettie's son from a previous marriage and Joe's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Promised Land
Promised Land, as described in the Bible, is the land of Canaan promised by God to Abraham and his descendants. The Land of Promise ( Tír Tairngire) is a name for the Irish Otherworld. Promised Land or Land of Promise may also refer to: Lands and Territorial Jurisdictions * Land of Israel * Land of Palestine * Holy Land Books * ''A Promised Land'', a 2020 memoir by former United States President Barack Obama * '' Land of Promise: An Economic History of the United States'', a 2012 book by Michael Lind * ''Promised Land'' (novel), a 1976 Spenser novel by Robert B. Parker * '' Promised Land: Thirteen Books That Changed America'', a 2008 book by Jay Parini * ''The Promised Land'' (autobiography), the 1912 autobiography of Mary Antin * ''The Promised Land'' (novel), an 1899 novel by Władysław Reymont Film * ''The Promised Land'' (1925 film), a French silent film * ''The Promised Land'' (1973 film), a Chilean film * ''The Promised Land'' (1975 film), a Polish film based ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Promised Land (The Vampire Diaries)
"Promised Land" is the 21st episode of the fifth season of the American series ''The Vampire Diaries'' and the series' 110th episode overall. "Promised Land" was originally aired on May 8, 2014, on The CW. The episode was written by Rebecca Sonnenshine and directed by Michael Allowitz. Plot The episode starts with Damon (Ian Somerhalder) having captured a traveler and interrogating him to tell him where Markos (Raffi Barsoumian) is so he can find Stefan ( Paul Wesley) and Elena ( Nina Dobrev) but the only thing the traveler tells him is that it does not matter if he find Markos since he has whatever he needs and it is too late to do anything. Meanwhile, Stefan and Elena are tied up and being drained by Markos who needs their blood for his spell. A woman appears and frees Stefan who goes and frees Elena and they escape. Stefan calls Damon to tell him that they escaped but he does not know where they are and they will try to find their way back home safe. They are walking down th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Promised Land (The Outer Limits)
This page is a list of the episodes of '' The Outer Limits'', a 1995 science fiction/dark fantasy television series. The series was broadcast on Showtime from 1995 to 2000, and on the Sci Fi Channel in its final year (2001–2002). Series overview Episodes Season 1 (1995) Season 2 (1996) Season 3 (1997) Season 4 (1998) Season 5 (1999) Season 6 (2000) Season 7 (2001–02) Story arcs and connected episodes Innobotics Corporation * s. 1 ep. 2 "Valerie 23" * s. 2 ep. 2 "Resurrection" * s. 4 ep. 15 "Mary 25" * s. 4 ep. 26 " In Our Own Image". It includes footage from s. 3 ep. 1 " Bits of Love", as well as footage from s. 3 ep. 7 " The Camp". These timelines do not match, though this is partially remedied by the android's statement that the footage from ''The Camp'' comes from a prison camp during the Second Balkan War. Major John Skokes/Earth Defence * s. 1 ep. 13 " Quality of Mercy" * s. 2 ep. 18 " The Light Brigade" Alien Infiltration * s. 1 ep. 20 "Birthright" * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Promised Land (New York Undercover)
"The Promised Land" is an episode from the police drama television series '' New York Undercover'', and was first broadcast on February 20, 1997 on Fox. Written by Reggie Rock Bythewood and directed by Don Kurt, it is the 18th episode of the third season, and the 69th episode of the series. In the episode, the primary characters undercover evidence of a governmental conspiracy in the 1968 assassination of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. While the events depicted in the episode are fictional, they reflect suspicions and beliefs held by a number of people regarding the true circumstances surrounding Dr. King's death. Background In 1969, James Earl Ray was convicted of first-degree murder in the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. after confessing and pleading guilty. He was sentenced to 99 years in prison. He would later recant the confession and proclaim his innocence. Ray died in prison on April 23, 1998, at the age of 70, from complications related to kidney ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Inspector Morse (TV Series)
''Inspector Morse'' is a British crime drama, detective drama television series based on a series of novels by Colin Dexter. It starred John Thaw as Inspector Morse, Detective Chief Inspector Morse and Kevin Whately as Inspector Lewis, Sergeant Lewis. The series comprises 33 two-hour episodes (100 minutes excluding commercials) produced between 1987 and 2000. Dexter made uncredited cameo appearances in all but three of the episodes. In 2018, the series was named the greatest British crime drama of all time by ''Radio Times''’ readers. In 2000, the series was ranked 42 on the 100 Greatest British Television Programmes compiled by the British Film Institute. It was followed by the spin-off ''Lewis (TV series), Lewis'' and prequel ''Endeavour (TV series), Endeavour''. Overview The series was made by Zenith Productions for ITV Central, Central Independent Television, and first shown in the UK on the ITV (TV network), ITV network of regional broadcasters. Between 1995 and 1996 the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Doctor Who (series 8)
The eighth series of the British science fiction television programme ''Doctor Who'' began on 23 August 2014 with " Deep Breath" and ended with "Death in Heaven" on 8 November 2014. The series was officially ordered in May 2013, and led by head writer and executive producer Steven Moffat, alongside executive producer Brian Minchin. Nikki Wilson, Peter Bennett and Paul Frift served as producers. The series is the eighth to air following the programme's revival in 2005, the thirty-fourth season overall, and the first series since series five not to be split into two parts. The series is the first to star Peter Capaldi as the Twelfth Doctor, an alien Time Lord who travels through time and space in his TARDIS, which appears to be a British police box on the outside. It also stars Jenna Coleman as his companion, Clara Oswald. Also playing a major recurring role in the series is Samuel Anderson as Danny Pink, Clara's boyfriend. The main story arc revolves around a mysterious wom ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Promised Land (miniseries)
''The Promised Land'' (french: Les Brûlés) is a Canadian historical drama television miniseries by the National Film Board of Canada. It was first broadcast in 1957 on Radio-Canada, then dubbed into English and adapted for broadcast by CBC Television as a four-part series in 1962. The NFB now classifies it as a feature film. Premise The series was adapted from the Hervé Biron novel ''Nuages sur les brûlés'' concerning the 1930s settlement of Quebec's Abitibi district and the workers who toiled to develop the area during the Great Depression. Episodes included music and appearances by folk musician Félix Leclerc Félix Leclerc, (August 2, 1914 – August 8, 1988) was a French-Canadian singer-songwriter, poet, writer, actor and '' Québécois'' political activist. He was made an Officer of the Order of Canada on December 20, 1968. Leclerc was posth .... It was broadcast on Radio-Canada as an eight-part series for the network's ''Panoramique'' anthology. The $144, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Promised Land (1996 TV Series)
''Promised Land'' is an American drama television series which aired on CBS from September 17, 1996, to May 20, 1999. It is a spin-off from another series, ''Touched by an Angel''. The series was cancelled after its third season, spanning a total of sixty-nine episodes. Plot ''Promised Land'' had an ensemble cast, which featured Russell Greene (Gerald McRaney) who was on a divine mission. In the premiere episode, which aired as a special episode of ''Touched by an Angel'', angels Tess (Della Reese) and Monica (Roma Downey) asked Russell, recently laid off from his factory job, to "redefine what it means to be a good neighbor and recapture the American dream." To do this, Russell and his family traveled around the country in a beat up Airstream trailer, helping people in need, looking for work, and learning from their experiences. Russell's family included his wife Claire (Wendy Phillips), who was licensed to homeschool their kids while they were on the road; his mother Hattie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Promised Land (2015 Film)
''The Promised Land'' () is a 2015 Chinese drama film directed by He Ping. It was shown in the Platform section of the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival The 40th annual Toronto International Film Festival was held from 10 to 20 September 2015. On 28 July 2015 the first wave of films to be screened at the Festival was announced. Jean-Marc Vallée's '' Demolition'' starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Na ..., where it received an honorable mention from the jury. The film was released on 27 October 2015. Cast * Jiajia Wang * Yi Zhang * Zhiwen Wang Reception The film has earned at the Chinese box office. References External links * 2015 films 2015 drama films Chinese drama films Films directed by He Ping 2010s Mandarin-language films {{2010s-drama-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
