Jesus of Nazareth

Starring:Robert Powell, Anne Bancroft, Ernest Borgnine, Claudia Cardinale, Valentina Cortese, James Farentino, James Earl Jones, Stacy Keach, Tony Lo Bianco, James Mason, Ian McShane, Laurence Olivier, Donald Pleasence, Christopher Plummer, Anthony Quinn, Fernando Rey, Ralph Richardson, Rod Steiger, Peter Ustinov, Michael York
Director: Franco Zeffirelli
Studio: Live / Artisan
Product Type: DVD

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Originally made for TV in 1977, this in-depth (six hours plus) version of Jesus' life is so thorough that the first hour is devoted solely to the story of his birth. The film doesn't skimp on some of the other landmark events of this famous story either. Director Franco Zeffirelli gives more than 12 minutes screen time each to the Last Supper and the Crucifixion. Passages of the Bible are quoted verbatim, the locations have a Palestine-like authenticity, and, aside from some of the principals (Robert Powell as Jesus, Olivia Hussey as Mary, and Stacy Keach as Barabbas), many of the non-Roman characters are actually played by Semitic-looking actors. Zeffirelli diligently provides the sociopolitical background that gave rise to Jesus' following and the crisis in belief it caused for the people of Israel (and one or two Romans). While not graphic by today's standards, some of the scenes--baby boys being ripped from their mothers' arms and slaughtered, nails being driven into Jesus' hands--may disturb young and/or sensitive children. --Kimberly Heinrichs

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dvd jesus of nazareth.......2007-06-27

excellent movie about our lord jesus christ to every one who worhsips our lord jesus christ.

Best Jesus Gestures Representation.......2007-06-23

There is not another movie that will show you what a human Jesus can look like better than this movie, eating, walking or thinking while he speaks are some of the characteristcs that shows how Divine an actual human being can be. A real masterpiece that will get you familiar to Jesus Ghospel's personallity.

The DVD says that comes in Spanish, but it doesn't, there is an exelent Spanish version for this movie, but is not included in this DVD, even though it says it is included; however the English version, which is the original version, surprisely is very good, so I'm not complaining.

Jesus of Nazareth.......2007-06-02

For anyone who is a history buff I can honestly say that this is the closest that comes to truth from the history of the bible of Jesus Christ's time on earth. Everytime I watch it I always have tears in my eyes. A very beautiful film.

The Life Of Christ.......2007-05-30

The best version of the life of Jesus, I have seen.

Just what we expected.......2007-05-17

This is a great movie, which all catholics have as a reference for Holy Week. It depicts the life of Jesus since he was born, and dramatically but with realism brings it all the way through his resurrection. Despite the minimum use of special effects, it brings quite an amazing message from the Gospels, with amazing acting from all main characters.

This move makes you feel as if you were actually there... nice acquisition.

A. D. - The Trials & Triumph of the Early Church - DVD Set

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Editted copy of the movie!

A. D. - The Trials & Triumph of the Early Church - DVD Set

Manufacturer: Gospel Communications
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Peter & Paul DVD
Jesus of Nazareth
St. Peter
The Apocalypse
Padre Pio, Miracle Man

ASIN: B000FCOIXI

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From the producer of JESUS OF NAZARETH, a compelling film dramatizing the trials and triumph of the early Church. The Book of Acts comes alive in this epic covering the years 30-69 A.D. Filmed on location in the Middle East and Europe, A.D. vividly depicts the rising confrontation between the mighty Roman Empire, Jewis zealots, and early Christians. Painstakingly researched by award-winning producer Vincenzo Labella, this compelling mini-series blends Biblical narrative with historic incidents and engaging fictional characters. Rejoice with Christ's disciples at Pentecost, and cry with them at the stoning of Stephen. Watch the Church grow - Saul is dramatically converted, Peter performs wonders, and Philip baptizes the Ethiopian. Witness the barbarous treatment of Christians at the hands of Roman leaders, and finally, marvel at the great triumph of the Church, despite persecution and the martyrdom of Peter and Paul. 6 hours on 2 DVDs

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Editted copy of the movie!.......2007-04-01

I remember enjoying this movie when it first appeared on television. I eagerly awaited my DVD copy. When I got the movie, it seemed very incomplete. After further research on the web, I found out that it was indeed incomplete. The production company removed about 3 to 4 hours from the original broadcast! They movie is still viewable, but some of the edits are a little unsettling.

The Charlton Heston Presents The Bible: Jesus of Nazareth

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yes god..............I hear you.
A Class Act
Only the BEST
Heston brings the Bible to life
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The Charlton Heston Presents The Bible: Jesus of Nazareth
Starring: Charlton Heston
Director: Tony Westman
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ASIN: B00005B1Y9
Release Date: 2001-05-15

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yes god..............I hear you........2004-12-16

I do find myself finding Charlton Heston attractive, even in his later days of lively living..... Charlton Heston Presents the Bible has got to be his most memorial memory of the Charlton Heston line..... If there's only 2 in stock then I erge you to INSTANTLY make a coffee and order it! I've sat there many of a time watching this masterpeice with a tear in my left eye.

A Class Act.......2003-04-30

Charlton Heston really does a superb job in this wonderful presentation.
A great actor (and American) with great material!
What more can one ask?

Only the BEST.......2002-11-18

Charlton Heston who has thrilled me in BEN HUR (for which he won his Academny Award), THE TEN COMMANDEMENTS and my favorite EL CID is remarkable in this telling of the Book of Genesis. This combines his brilliant acting with the magnificent scenery of the Holy Land and it gives us beautiful music and works of art from great masters of the past as well.
What more can one want from entertainment: Inspiration, uplifting and enlightenment -- if you want more than that go to the Bible and read the real book of Genesis or the real Passion of Jesus.
Get this one and you will not regret it.

Heston brings the Bible to life.......2002-11-03

Charlton Heston is to be commended for his fabulous job in "Jesus of Nazareth". He brings the story of Jesus' life on earth to life as he shows us the places where Jesus lived and taught, while interweaving the appropriate Biblical narratives. Charlton Heston's dramatic readings give this DVD a truly emotional impact. A+++

Remember to buy this DVD.......2002-09-19

I had almost forgotten how good the story of Genesis was. How could something this good slip my mind? Charlton Heston is one of greatest actors of our generation, but unfortunately, I can't think of any of the titles of his movies, at this time.

It has been years since I studied Genesis in school... so many years, that I had actually forgotten about many of key elements of the story. That's why I was so happy when I heard that Charlton Heston's presentation of Genesis would be available on DVD. The DVD provides all of us with a helpful reminder about just how powerful the story of Genesis is.

Biography - Mary of Nazareth (A&E DVD Archives)

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Thoughtfully put together and delivered
Blasphemy against Mary!
Worth watching but relies far too much on apocryphal texts
Good Bio of Mary!

Biography - Mary of Nazareth (A&E DVD Archives)
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A History of God (History Channel) (A&E DVD Archives)

ASIN: B0009K7S0G
Release Date: 2005-07-26

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Very little is actually known about the 13-year-old village girl who gave birth to the baby hailed by Christianity as the Son of God. But in this 44-minute Inspiring Lives A&E Biography, historians and theologians speculate about the Blessed Virgin based on sparse Biblical references, ancient documents, legend, and knowledge of the times. The documentary traces the story of Mary's life from her birth to a long-infertile elderly couple to her own miraculous (and scandalous) conception not many years later to her support of her controversial adult son. Some time is spent on the rest of Mary's family, including son James, who became one of the first bishops of the new Christian church. Scripture readings, paintings, and stock footage of biblical landscapes round out the telling of this most famous mother's tale. --Kimberly Heinrichs

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Though she is rarely mentioned in the Gospels, she is perhaps the most important and the most revered woman in history.Shortly after 13-year old Mary of Nazareth became engaged to Joseph, the fate of the world changed. Inexplicably pregnant, the frightened teenager faced the possibility of being stoned to death and she endured ridicule that continued even after the birth of her son. But Mary vigilantly stood by Jesus throughout years of scorn and prejudice, even as he was dying on the cross at Calvary. Some believe she founded the Jerusalem church after his death. In this penetrating program, biblical experts and leading historians probe for clues to the story of the woman who is revered by millions worldwide. BIOGRAPHY proudly presents the amazing story of the woman hailed as The Blessed Virgin and Mother of God Mary of Nazareth.

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Thoughtfully put together and delivered.......2006-03-17

This is a wonderful show for even the most devout Christian. It chronicles the life of Mary and talks about some of the less certain aspects of her life. Anyone of dedicated religious committment will not feel threatened by this video, but instead the enlightened person will open mindedly embrace this inquisitive, sensitive documentary about one of the world's most influential women. Those fundamentalist or radicle persons who might object to any type of historical account and inquiry of anything biblical might not be of the character to understand such a discussion, but for the person interested in learning and active dialogue, this is an excellent film with wonderful historical accounts.

Blasphemy against Mary!.......2005-07-13

This is blasphemy against the Mother of God! Whoever wrote this is a sick person. How dare they ever say that Our Lady is not a perpetual Virgin! This is sick blasphemy, and any true Catholic should not listen to their filthy and Satanic words.

Worth watching but relies far too much on apocryphal texts.......2004-07-10

There seems to be a fundamental weakness in the A&E Biography series of early Christians: a serious over-reliance on apocryphal texts. I do not know why this is; I can only imagine that the Bible does not contain enough facts for the series writers and so they go where "facts" are plentiful - much of the material in this video is taken from The Gospel of the Birth of Mary, the Protevangelion, and the Infancy narratives. This is a sticky issue because some believers accept these writings as factual, but Protestants such as myself do not put any credence whatsoever into these apocryphal texts. I will give credit to the writers for letting us know which texts they are relying upon at different points in the presentation, though - that was certainly not done in the A&E Biography video of Mary Magdalene. Still, it causes a problem with many viewers; at least half of the material in this video comes from apocryphal texts: the Immaculate Conception of Mary (meaning she was borne without the stain of Original Sin), details about the childhood of Mary, the Assumption of Mary into heaven - all things that are not to be found in my Bible.

The video certainly has its good points along with its bad ones. It does a very good job of emphasizing the scandalous nature of a pregnancy out of wedlock in those times - it could legally result in the woman being stoned to death for her sin. It emphasizes the toil, struggle, and humble nature of Jesus' birth in Bethlehem - in her final month of pregnancy, Mary had to travel the eighty miles from Nazareth to Bethlehem, only to be denied shelter and forced to give birth to the Messiah in a lowly stable or cave. It pays tribute to her love and devotion to her son, praises the courage she must have shown in dealing with her community's gossip and even disdain for her and her firstborn child, points out the fact that she may well have become a widow while Jesus was in his teens, having to care for Jesus as well as her later children (born to her and Joseph) all by herself after that point, and reminds us just how cut off she was from Jesus once He began His work. She may well have never heard Jesus' assertions that he would be killed yet arise in three days; the disciples, even if they didn't believe it at the time, had at least heard this promise to them. One can not even imagine the grief she must have felt as she watched Jesus die a horrifying death on the cross.

A lot of good Biblical material is included in this presentation, but I just think there are far too many "facts" that come along for the ride. I daresay many a Protestant will have never even heard of some of the "facts" to be found in this video. I might add, however, that it never gets into the business of the different churches and their beliefs concerning the Virgin Mary; there's no discussion of the sainthood of Mary or the visions of Mary that have been reported on a number of occasions. The story starts at the birth of Mary and ends with her "death" (or, as some believe, Assumption); it provides good insight into the life of a girl in the Nazareth of the pre-Christian era; and it pays respect to a remarkably courageous, pious young woman who followed the will of the Lord throughout her life. The video also features a number of beautiful, inspirational art works of Mary. It is well worth watching, but I much prefer to rely on the Bible alone for the definitive biography of the mother of Christ.

Good Bio of Mary!.......2003-05-30

This was a very good and interesting biography of Mary the mother of Jesus. You learn more about her, her life. I recommanded it to anyone who want to know more about her!

Jesus of Nazareth: A Biography in Art and Music

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Jesus of Nazareth: A Biography in Art and Music
Starring: Jesus of Nazareth
Manufacturer: Delta
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ASIN: B00024JBLS
Release Date: 2004-06-22

Description

Jesus of Nazareth has inspired people for over 2000 years, and has set an example for millions of people through His loving teachings. This DVD follows His life in chronological order through the great works of master composers and painters.

This inspiring program introduces every work of art and every musical piece, along with theological commentary of the life and work of Jesus through factual accounts.

Famous artists depict through their exquisite works of art, the birth of Jesus in the manger, His many miracles, His death on the cross and the wonders of His rising. Great works from Corregio, El Greco, Rubens, Grünewald, and more are featured and are accompanied by musical highlights from Händel, Bach, Schütz, Telemann, Brahms, Schubert, Pergolesi and many others.

Incredible computer animation guides you through the beautiful works of art, with music in vibrant 5.1 surround sound…and in three languages—English, German and French.

Take a glorious journey in the life of Jesus with this beautiful program and find the true passion of Christ.

COLOR • 85 MINUTES

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I wanted to rate it a 5.......2005-11-24

What was on the DVD was glorious, but it could have been more. The art was magnificent, the music was superb, the DVD quality was excellent. I have somewhat of a music background, so did not need any explanation of the music and could follow the biography easily. However, I know nothing about art and was disappointed that we were not told about the depicted work of art or the artist. For me, it would have been much more meaningful. Nevertheless, I loved it - but couldn't give it a 5.

Jesus of Nazareth / Iisus iz Nazareta (2 DVD) by Franco Zeffirelli

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Jesus of Nazareth / Iisus iz Nazareta (2 DVD) by Franco Zeffirelli
Director: Franco Zeffirelli
Manufacturer: Karmen Video
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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Ijen Bjennen ("Zawita imperii"), JEnn Bjenkroft ("Demetrij i gladiatory"), Klaudija Kardinale ("Poterjannaja komanda"), Robert Paujell v istoricheskom mini-seriale Franko Dzeffirelli "Iisus iz Nazareta". ZHiznennyj put' Iisusa Hrista ot Rozhdestva do Voznesenija vossozdan zdes' do mel'chajshih podrobnostej. JEto biografija real'nogo cheloveka, imenno v jetom kachestve vyzyvajuwaja interes u zhitelja XX stoletija s ego povyshennym interesom k sobstvennoj lichnosti. Dazhe te, kto horosho znakom s tekstom Novogo Zaveta, redko razlichajut za nim istoricheskoe sobytie - nastol'ko ot nas daleki jeti vremena. Zdes' v starye mehi vlito molodoe vino. JUnosheskie stranstvija i krewenie, obretenie dara i propoved' novogo uchenija, opala, predatel'stvo uchenikov i muchenicheskaja smert' - vse jeto vehi zemnogo puti Iisusa, istorija syna chelovecheskogo. Fil'm snimalsja po zakazu Vatikana, chto ne dalo Dzeffirelli slishkom uvlech'sja nekanonicheskimi traktovkami. Zritel' zhe prinjal kartinu bezogovorochno, oceniv jepicheskuju mow', jarkost' harakterov i tochnost' jemocional'nogo risunka.

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Very Informative

IN SEARCH OF CHRISTMAS

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Mystery of the Three Kings
The Star of Bethlehem : The Legacy of the Magi
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ASIN: B000E3716Y
Release Date: 2001-12-25

Description

The celebration of the birth of Jesus on December 25th is a matter of long-established tradition. But is it supported by the historical record?Digging into faith is always a delicate and difficult proposition, but IN SEARCH OF CHRISTMAS is a fascinating survey balancing belief, tradition and archeology to examine the familiar stories surrounding Christmas. Find out why many biblical scholars believe that the three wise men were astrologers, not kings. Discover what natural phenomenon might account for the appearance of the Star of Bethlehem. And hear from the growing number of experts who believe that Christ was not born in Bethlehem, but in Nazareth, and that His true birthday was in April, six years before the long-accepted date.Retracing Mary's arduous journey across ancient Israel, TIME MACHINE shows the Christmas story in a whole new light.

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Very Informative.......2006-11-27

If You Want To Know The Full History Of Christmas. This Is The DVD For You. Highly Recommended. Merry Christmas

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Jesus, Man of Nazareth
Starring: Jesus Man of Nazareth
Manufacturer: Madacy Records
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ASIN: B0002IQL2G
Release Date: 2004-08-10

"Follow Me" A scriptural story of Jesus of Nazareth

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"Follow Me" A scriptural story of Jesus of Nazareth
Starring: Marvin Payne - reader
Director: Marvin Payne
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ASIN: B000BY9E6G
Release Date: 2005-11-01

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Jesus of Nazareth [Region 2]
Starring: Robert Powell , Anne Bancroft , Ernest Borgnine , Claudia Cardinale , and Valentina Cortese
Director: Franco Zeffirelli
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ASIN: B00004R82T

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