Product Details

• Actors: Ray Vander Laan
• Format: NTSC
• Language: English
• Number of discs: 1
• Studio: Zondervan
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 0310257158
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #86,782 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

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This is vol. 5 in the Faith Lessons series, "On the Early Church, Conquering the Gates of Hell." It is filmed on location in Israel and Turkey. This is an in-depth video tour of the buried, distant

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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Kinda preachy but still pretty good, November 12, 2007

By	Anonymous (Glendora, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This is the first disc in the "Faith Lessons" series that I have purchased. My daughter is nuts about archaeology and I had hoped that we could use these in our homeschool for a Bible/archaeology unit. Unfortunately, after watching it, I can see that it's not going to work for that purpose. The material is definitely PG-13, as there is a lot of discussion about sex and fertility cults.

The format of each lesson is a sermon in front of a small audience of about 15 people situated in front of a particular archaeological site. The host preaches a little 20 minute mini-sermon in front of the audience. By way of a personal preference, I found the host's tone rather annoyingly preachy at times. He's kind of a "loud-talker." Over time, I think that would really bother me. And I definitely would not use this in a setting where there were non-Christians.

I do think I would use this for a home Bible study or small group. Overall, the content is good and biblically sound. It just doesn't suit the purpose for which I purchased it.

4.0 out of 5 stars Valuable Information, August 19, 2008

By	S. Torok - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Although I have not found this particular DVD in the 7 volume Faith Series to be as valuable as many of the others, the 3rd, 4th, and 5th episodes are worth the purchase - as they contain valuable information on the early church. Viewers gain insight into the challenges faced by early Christians and are encouraged in their own walk in today's world.