Product Details

• Actors: Richard Kiley, Jean Simmons, David Wolpe, Daniel Smith-Christopher, Walter Zanger
• Producers: Benya Ben-Nun, Bram Roos, Daniel L. Oppenheim, David M. Frank, Deborah Blum
• Format: Box set, Color, NTSC
• Language: English
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 7
• Studio: A&E Home Video
• VHS Release Date: November 11, 1998
• Run Time: 300 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
• ASIN: 6303674585
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #51,342 in Video (See Bestsellers in Video)

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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 challenged the faithful and baffled scholars. What is the truth behind the legendary figures and fabled stories of the Bible? This astonishing collection explores new scientific research and archaeological discoveries that are finally solving some of the Bible's greatest mysteries. This fact-filled journey sweeps from the fiery prophets of the Old Testament to the last days of Jesus. Epic and unforgettable, this mesmerizing and meticulous inquiry confronts the greatest questions behind the origins of the book that has changed the course of history! This set includes:Abraham: One Man, One GodApocalypse: The Puzzle of RevelationArchenemy: The PhilistinesThe Execution of JesusJoseph: Master of DreamsProphets: Soul Catchers

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Informative, Balanced, Thought-Provoking, October 18, 2000

By	James Ellison (Senecaville, Ohio USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a documentary series of seven videos each of which features a different Biblical story: "Queen Esther, Far and Long Ago"; "The Apocalypse, The Puzzle of Revelation"; "The Execution of Jesus"; "Arch Enemy, The Philistines"; "Abraham, One Man, One God"; "Prophets, Soul Catchers"; and "Joseph, Master of Dreams."

Balanced, thought-provoking, and informative is how I would describe each of the seven presentations. The multimedia approach to telling the stories and in discussing their significance is both entertaining and engaging. The use of art, video, and interview adds dimensions that are rarely expressed in Sunday school, church, or other settings.

Presented in historical context with the benefit of modern scholarship, the series describes the stories with their textual difficulties and their timeless core of truth. Each of the presentations draws the viewers attention to the central mystery of faith and invites a closer look. In brief, each of the stories comes to life to challenge the viewer in the same way as they must challenged their original hearers.