Product Details

• Actors: Gerrit Schoonhoven, Richard Kiley, Bruce Marchiano, Dawid Minnaar, Kevin Smith (III)
• Directors: Reghardt van den Bergh
• Format: Color, Dolby, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 2
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: GNN International Corp. and Visual Bible, LLC
• DVD Release Date: August 1, 2004
• Run Time: 265 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (214 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B0002UBX54
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #12,120 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
  • #48 in Movies & TV > DVD > Faith & Spirituality
• Learn more about "The Visual Bible - Matthew" on IMDb

Editorial Reviews

Experience The Visual Bible's Matthew. This powerful and entertaining film is taken word for word from the text of the New International Version translation. This multi-million dollar production appeals to all ages, and it offers educational, spiritual and entertainment value. "The goal of The Visual Bible is to put the entire Bible on film using only Scripture to tell the story." Filmed on location in Tunisia, Morocco and South Africa, Matthew features a cast of thousands, historically accurate costuming and award-winning directing. The film stars Emmy award-winning actor Richard Kiley as Matthew, and introduces Bruce Marchiano as Jesus.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

83 of 85 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A happy Jesus? March 31, 2000

By S. A. Hildebrand

Format:VHS Tape

Are you tired of reenactments that aren't faithful to scripture? Then the Visual Bible is for you. This entire four hour video is word-for-word from the NIV. No subtractions or deletions. It is beautifully filmed and would be great for group study. You can even follow along with the verses because they are placed at the bottom of the screen. The Jesus of this video is amazing. He's full of life and happy. Yes, I said, "happy". If you're used to the older videos such as "Jesus of Nazereth" and "The Greatest Story Ever Told" then this portrayal of Jesus may be a bit of a shock. I'm not down-playing these videos, I think they're great. However, the "Visual Bible" seems to better portray Jesus as the scriptures do. By the end of this video you truly see the bond between Jesus and the apostles. You will also see the most gruesome crucifixion scene that I've ever seen done. You can almost feel His pain. I would definitely recommend this video to anyone wishing to enrich his or her spiritual life through the powerful medium of video.

36 of 37 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Life-changing December 8, 1999

By A Customer

Format:VHS Tape

This video portrays Jesus in a way that I have never experienced. It depicts Him with very real emotions. There is laughter, joy, sadness, despair, etc. I was very impressed with the fact that the entire story was told from scripture...verbatim. There is no words added, whatsoever, it's told strictly from scripture. I didn't think I would like that but that turned out to be one of the most impressive things. This video will definitely change your life. If you don't Christ, you will...if you want to know Him better...you will! After watching this, I don't know how anyone could refuse His gift of salvation!

34 of 35 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Life Changing February 21, 2000

By Sharon Young

Format:VHS Tape

This video series was instrumental in my coming to Christ for the first time in my life! After seeing these I could no longer deny Jesus' love! Instead of the fire & brimstone God I always heard about growing up, this video shows Jesus as the joyful & loving God that I now *KNOW* HE is! Bruce Marchiano's portryal of Jesus touched my heart so deeply I wish I could thank him personally.Don't miss this one!