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This seven-volume set spans the length of biblical times and beyond, beginning with a segment on Cain and Abel and ending with the Jewish revolt against the Romans, a post-Bible event. Richard Kiley narrates each 45-minute segment and Jean Simmons reads accompanying passages from the Bible, the Apocrypha, and accounts by first century historian Josephus. Fleshing out the discussion is the usual parade of professors with a stunning array of specialties: New Testament, Hebrew and Judaic studies, architecture, archeology. A few authors and theologians also weigh in on what could be alternately called Unanswered Questions of the Bible, if not full-fledged mysteries. Each tape is divided into five "acts," efficiently organizing and summarizing the content. Although this boxed set (the second of the
Mysteries of the Bible series) begins a little weakly, it builds in intensity, with three of the tapes (Herod the Great, The Bible's Greatest Secrets, and The Last Revolt) providing a primer for beginning Bible history buffs.
--Kimberly Heinrichs
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For 2,000 years it has stood as the ultimate expression of mankind's spirituality, even as its enigmas and mysteries have baffled scholars and intrigued the faithful. What are the facts behind the legendary figures and fabled stories of the Bible? Uncover new scientific research and archaeological discoveries that shed light on some of the greatest tales of the Scriptures with this fascinating collection. Walk the Holy Lands with leading scholars and examine the compelling stories from Cain and Abel, Herod, and the Last Supper to the eternal mysteries of Heaven and Hell. This mesmerizing and meticulous inquiry offers an unforgettable exploration of the most influential document in history.
