Visual Bible - Acts

Starring:Simone Newman, Bruce Marchiano, Jennifer O'Neill, Henry O. Arnold, James Brolin, Dean Jones
Director: Reghardt van den Bergh
Studio: GNN International Corp. and Visual Bible, LLC
Product Type: DVD

Editorial Review:
Book Description

Journey with the physician Luke (Dean Jones) as he tells the enthralling story of danger, struggle, and triumph that marks the birth of the Christian church. Share the times of mystery and wonder that follow the resurrection of Jesus. Walk with the risen Lord. Watch as He is taken up into heaven. Experience the transforming power of Pentecost and catch fire as God uses the passion of Peter (James Brolin) and John (Andre' Jacobs) to send the flame of faith racing throughout Jerusalem and around the world. Luke's powerful narrative brings to vivid life the compassionate love that unites believers across the ages.

Average customer rating:

Not like The Gospel of John but still good
Teaching the book of Acts
Very interesting...
Watch the Bible
No Power

Visual Bible - Acts
Starring: Simone Newman , Bruce Marchiano , Jennifer O'Neill , Henry O. Arnold , and James Brolin
Director: Reghardt van den Bergh
Manufacturer: GNN International Corp. and Visual Bible, LLC
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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Visual Bible - Matthew
The Gospel of John
The Bible Series Box Set
The Bible Collection
Peter & Paul DVD

ASIN: B0002UBX4U
Release Date: 2004-08-01

Customer Reviews:

Not like The Gospel of John but still good.......2007-05-24

Word by word dramatization of the Book of Acts. After watching first The Gospel of John I must say that this Acts is not half as good. In what sense? Picture quality, the image is not as crisp and clear as in John. And the acting: The actors should have put some more nerve or life into their roles. At times it seemed they were reading. Some have an American accent and some British, this was a little distracting. The angels -of course everyone may have different ideas about their looks- weren't that awesome either. Their voice was disappointing, just as the voice of the Lord when speaking to (I think it was) Barnabas was like the voice of a teenager or a very young man: not very appropriate, I would say.

Not much to say about extras. There is no foreign language audio, and only English subtitles.

But putting away these little inconveniences I would say it is a very interesting and rewarding way of "reading" the great Book of Acts. The exteriors, sets, costumes, number of extras employed, etc are witnesses to a great production effort. I liked Luke, the narrator, he gave the right tone and was a good guide. Thanks Encompassed Runner for recommending me this one.

Teaching the book of Acts.......2007-05-22

This DVD on the book of Acts has helped me in my teaching classes as it helped the students to understand what this book is all about. It is very well done and word for word of the Bible. Excellent tool.

Very interesting..........2007-05-09

I always enjoy having a visual experience go along with hearing and reading the Bible, and this is no different. I'd definitely check this out, if you have the time.

Watch the Bible.......2007-02-26

A great idea. The script for this dramatization of the book of Acts is simply the biblical text (New International Version), word for word. The chapter and verse numbers are displayed in the bottom corner of the screen, and the DVD allows you to skip to specific chapters or events.

The actors were obviously instructed that the Christian disciples would be full of joy, and although I find it annoying that "holy" people are so often portrayed with a flat affect--as if being "spiritual" is like being on Valium--I thought some of the actors in this production overdid it with the smiling and laughing--as if joyfulness means incessant cheerfulness. I did enjoy Dean Jones's portrayal of Luke, and I thought Francesco Quinn (son of Anthony Quinn) did a good job with his small role as Stephen.

No Power.......2006-11-09

The book of Acts is a book of power! Sadly, this is what is lacking in the DVD presentation. The minute I began watching I knew it was going to be a weak (acting) rendition of the story. Thankfully, it is word for word from the Bible, which is why I gave it two stars. Reading through the book of Acts one can almost feel the electricity of the Holy Spirit working in and through the lives of the Apostles and believers. All of that is lost in the DVD presentation.

I would not recommend this DVD. Stick to the Book instead.

Average customer rating:

Visual Bible: Acts & Matthew 4-DVD Set
Starring: Dean Jones , James Brolin , Jennifer O'Neill , and Bruce Marchiano
Manufacturer: Visual Bible International
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

Bonus DVD Features
Open Captions
Seach by Chapter
Biographies of key personalities

ASIN: B000OZTR9Q

Product Description

Journey with the physician Luke (Dean Jones) as he tells the enthralling story of danger, struggles, and triumph that marks the birth of the Christian church. Share the times of mystery and wonder that follow the resurrection of Jesus. Watch as He is taken up into heaven. Experience the transforming power of Pentecost and catch the fire as God uses the passion of Peter (James Brolin) and John (Andre` Jacobs) to send the flame of faith racing throughout Jerusalem and around the world. Luke's powerful narrative brings to vivid life the compassionate love that unites believers across the ages. 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. Both these films come in 2-discs sets that play approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes and have special features: Main Menu, English, Search by Chapters, Search by Events, Special Features, and Biographies.

Average customer rating:

Visual Bible: Matthew & Acts 4-DVD Set
Starring: Dean Jones , Jennifer O'Neill , James Brolin , and Bruce Marchiano
Manufacturer: Visual Bible International
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

4-DVD Set
Bonus Features
Open Captions
Biographies of key personalities
Search by chapter

ASIN: B000OZIHQK

Product Description

Visual Bible Collection - Matthew-John-Acts 8 DVDs

Average customer rating:

Visual Bible Collection - Matthew-John-Acts 8 DVDs

ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

Product Description

8 DVD Collection includes books of Matthew, Luke, and Acts. Witness Jesus' miraculous ministry on Earth as recorded by John; accompany the Lord through Holy Week as portrayed by Matthew; and behold the birth of the church as recounted by Luke! Shot on location in Morocco and South Africa, the Visual Bible DVD Collection vividly re-creates the life of Christ and the beginning of the early church in these stunning word-for-word dramatizations of the biblical text. Eight DVDs. Closed-captioned.

Average customer rating:

Visual Bible: Acts & John 4-DVD Set

Manufacturer: Visual Bible International
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

Bonus DVD Features
Subtitles: English
Open Captions
Biographies of key personalities

ASIN: B000P5C83M

Product Description

In The Visual Bible: Acts, you will journey with the physician Luke (Dean Jones) as he tells the enthralling story of the danger, struggles, and triumph that marks the birth of the Christian church. Share the times of mystery and wonder that follow the resurrection of Jesus. Walk with the risen Lord. Watch as He is taken up into heaven. Experience the transforming power of Pentecost and catch the fire as God uses the passion of Peter (James Brolin) and John (Andre' Jacobs) to send the flame of faith racing throughout Jerusalem and around the world. Luke's powerful narrative brings to vivid life the compassionate love that unites believers across the ages. Scripture text taken word-for-word from the Holy Bible, New International Version. (English Only) The best-loved of the four Gospels, The Gospel of John, vividly comes to life in a faithful and powerful dramatization of the Biblical text. The Visual Bible: The Gospel of John meticulously re-recreates the era of Jesus during a tumultuous period that changed the course of history. Starring Henry Ian Cusick as Jesus, and narrated by Christopher Plummer, and with a cast of over 2500, The Gospel of John has been adapted for the screen, word-for-word, based on the American Bible Society's Good News Bible, by Emmy-nominated John Goldsmith and is directed by acclaimed British director, Philip Saville. Special features include: Historical Background * Production Design * About the Cast * About the Filmmakers * Academic Advisory Committee * Interactive Map of the Holy Land * Theatrical Trailer * Glossary * Historical Terms * Bibliography * Filmography * Dolby Digital Surround Sound * English, Spanish & French Subtitles.

Visual Bible: Book of Acts with Bonus Video The Healing Touch of Jesus

Average customer rating:

Not like The Gospel of John but still good
Teaching the book of Acts
Very interesting...
Watch the Bible
No Power

Visual Bible: Book of Acts with Bonus Video The Healing Touch of Jesus
Starring: Simone Newman , Bruce Marchiano , Jennifer O'Neill , Henry O. Arnold , and James Brolin
Director: Reghardt van den Bergh
Manufacturer: Nelson Bibles
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

General | Documentary | Genres | DVD | Video

( V ) | Titles | Features | DVD | Video
Similar Items:

Visual Bible - Matthew
The Gospel of John
The Bible Series Box Set
The Bible Collection
Peter & Paul DVD

ASIN: B00008V5VX
Release Date: 2002-10-23

Book Description

Visual Bible Book of Acts on two CD-DVD set:

Also includes "Jesus The Christ" CD-DVD:

It was a time of parables and miracles. Of divine love and deep compassion. Through the accounts of the Apostle Matthew, we follow Jesus Christ through the cities of Judea and bear witness to the world-changing events of His life and teachings. Beginning with the wonder of Jesus' humble birth in a manger, we become intimately involved in His ministry, His sacrifice, and His glorious resurrection for the sake of all humanity. Bonus Feature: An added bonus is "The Healing Touch of Jesus", hosted by Kathy Troccoli and including her powerful music video "When I Look at You".

Customer Reviews:

Not like The Gospel of John but still good.......2007-05-24

Teaching the book of Acts.......2007-05-22

Very interesting..........2007-05-09

I always enjoy having a visual experience go along with hearing and reading the Bible, and this is no different. I'd definitely check this out, if you have the time.

Watch the Bible.......2007-02-26

No Power.......2006-11-09

Average customer rating:

Visual Bible: Acts & Matthew 4-DVD Set

Manufacturer: Visual Bible International
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

Average customer rating:

4-DVD Set
Bonus Features
Open Captions
Biographies of key personalities

ASIN: B000OZTK84

Product Description

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. 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. Journey with the physician Luke (Dean Jones) as he tells the enthralling story of danger, struggles, and triumph that marks the birth of the Christian church. Share the times of mystery and wonder that follow the resurrection of Jesus. The goal of The Visual Bible is to put the entire Bible on film using only Scripture to tell the story. Walk with the risen Lord. Watch as He is taken up into heaven. Experience the transforming power of Pentecost and catch the fire as God uses the passion of Peter (James Brolin) and John (Andre` Jacobs) to send the flame of faith racing throughout Jerusalem and around the world. Luke's powerful narrative brings to vivid life the compassionate love that unites believers across the ages.

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