Product Details

• Actors: Anthony Andres, Colleen Dewhurst, Ava Gardner, John Houseman, Richard Kiley
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Number of discs: 2
• Studio: Gospel Communications
• Run Time: 360 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000FCOIXI
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #79,476 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

From the producer of JESUS OF NAZARETH, a compelling film dramatizing the trials and triumph of the early Church. The Book of Acts comes alive in this epic covering the years 30-69 A.D. Filmed on location in the Middle East and Europe, A.D. vividly depicts the rising confrontation between the mighty Roman Empire, Jewis zealots, and early Christians. Painstakingly researched by award-winning producer Vincenzo Labella, this compelling mini-series blends Biblical narrative with historic incidents and engaging fictional characters. Rejoice with Christ's disciples at Pentecost, and cry with them at the stoning of Stephen. Watch the Church grow - Saul is dramatically converted, Peter performs wonders, and Philip baptizes the Ethiopian. Witness the barbarous treatment of Christians at the hands of Roman leaders, and finally, marvel at the great triumph of the Church, despite persecution and the martyrdom of Peter and Paul. 6 hours on 2 DVDs

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

55 of 56 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Editted copy of the movie!, April 1, 2007

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David Weilby "CAF colonel" (HIllsboro, Texas United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A. D. - The Trials & Triumph of the Early Church - DVD Set (DVD)

I remember enjoying this movie when it first appeared on television. I eagerly awaited my DVD copy. When I got the movie, it seemed very incomplete. After further research on the web, I found out that it was indeed incomplete. The production company removed about 3 to 4 hours from the original broadcast! They movie is still viewable, but some of the edits are a little unsettling.

25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Too much of the original movie left out!, October 6, 2008

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Arvie Jones - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A. D. - The Trials & Triumph of the Early Church - DVD Set (DVD)

I love this movie it is one of my favorites. Since I had the pleasure of seeing the original one I can't really enjoy it because too much of the original scenes have been cut out of this 6 hour edited edition. I'm waiting til the original 9 hour series becomes available on DVD and I'll purchase it then!

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Who wants 2/3rd's of anything?, March 18, 2010

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H. Robertson - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A. D. - The Trials & Triumph of the Early Church - DVD Set (DVD)

I found a bootleg version of the full 9hr series at another web site for $50. I paid it because I wanted so badly. The source was the VHS version made into DVD-r's. Still very watchable. I've been copying it to anyone who'll pay for the time and cost to make it. Around $20(It takes 5 DVD's and I make a nice case to hold them in). As much as they have made off of Jesus of Nazareth you would think the sequel would have gotten more respect. Maybe that will change with blu ray, I hope so. My e-mail address is [..]