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 (227 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B0002UBX54
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #11,943 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
  • #55 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 36 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!

27 of 28 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars How Jesus really is! November 23, 1999

By A Customer

Format:VHS Tape

This video shows us the true Jesus, how He really is. He is a man of joy, compassion, and unconditional love. This video will change your life -- guaranteed! See for yourself!

25 of 26 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A 'must see' film!!! October 6, 1999

By A Customer

Format:VHS Tape

The Visual Bible's "Matthew" was the best film I have ever seen on the life of Jesus Christ. Not only is it word for word from the scripture, the portrayal of Jesus is absolutely wonderful. The film shows us a Jesus who laughs, loves, smiles and weeps. Jesus is shown as a real person, but the film leaves no doubt about His divinity. This is not some somber, aloof Lord no one can relate to, but a vibrant, exuberant Son of God! Thank you Mr. van den Bergh for having the insight and courage to break away from the traditional portrayals of Jesus! Thank you Mr. Marchiano for the excellent job you did! I sure hope that we will see more of the Visual Bible.

24 of 25 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Oh to see the Master smile! November 1, 1999

By Andy Dodd ([e-mail])

Format:VHS Tape

This is a master piece of Biblical movie making. "Matthew" should in no way be confused with Hollywood productions such as, Jesus of ..., or The King of ... This movie is even more incredible on DVD, the scenes can be easily jumped between, and the sound and video quality are rich and vibrant. Oh the joy of seeing Jesus smile. This is not some emotionless, prozac, Jesus, this is a smiling, joyful, powerful portrait of our Savior. "Matthew" would be a great part of any Christian minister, or lay persons library.

26 of 28 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Visual Bible is very INSPIRING April 27, 2000

By DXSammy

Format:VHS Tape

My love for Jesus Christ has grown even more after I watched this video. It touched me how Jesus was portrayed as a happy, outgoing type of guy. The 4 Video series did an excellent job of copying the Matthew Gospel word for word. God Bless the makers of the video, and God Bless Bruce for an excellent job of portraying the Son of Man as a caring teacher, loving master, and a merciful savior. Take my words for it, this video is very inspiraitonal, you will not regret it.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars The parent video collection for a superb line of videos September 27, 2000

By Greg Carpenter

Format:DVD

The Visual Bible's Matthew is a wonderful resource, well-made and entertaining as well as informative and inspiriational. The high price-tag may discourage some viewers, but fear not. There are two lines of videos (on VHS) which use footage from Matthew and The Visual Bible's Acts. One line is the Visual Bible For Kids. This series frames the awesome footage from The Visual Bible using stories set in the present to draw kids in and help them understand what they are seeing. Also, there is a line of videos called The Topical Bible Series which uses footage to explore such topics as The Passion and Healing. These videos are hosted by popular contemporary Christians artists. If your family or church can afford Matthew in its entirety however, it is well worth your money, especially on DVD. The DVD extras include the ability to listen to the soundtrack music of the film, biographies of the biblical characters in the film, searches by Chapter and Event (Jesus' birth, baptism etc.), a Spanish as well as English soundtrack (so you get Mateo and Matthew for the price of one) and English subtitles for the hearing impaired. This is video should be seen as the standard for all future multimedia presentations of the Bible. Also available is an audio book which features the music and dialogue from the film....