Biblical Films

From Executive Producers Roma Downey (Touched by an Angel) and Mark Burnett (The Voice, Survivor) comes The Bible — an epic 10-part miniseries retelling stories from the Scriptures for a whole new generation. Breathtaking in scope and scale, The Bible showcases powerful performances and visual effects that span Genesis to Revelation. The Bible feature score by Oscar and Grammy winning film composer Hans Zimmer and it's narrated by Emmy winning Keith David. Rated PG. Widescreen. Closed captions. 4 DVDs, approx. 7.5 hours.

Christ's last days are seen through the eyes of Simon Peter. Peter has been imprisoned, along with other followers of Christ. He is remembering the passion, death and resurrection. A young boy, one of his cell mates, wants to learn Christ and his teachings. Peter tells the young boy the story, beginning with Palm Sunday. As his narrative unfolds, the drama comes to vivid life. It shows the transformation of Peter the coward to Peter "The Rock." They young boy can now find the strength to forgive his persecutors. Peter has told him of a better place and of a man who waits in heaven for true believers. 1958. Approx. 60 minutes.

Set in Rome A.D. 67, two jailers at the ancient Mamertine Prison take custody of a famous criminal. He is Simon Peter of Galilee - apostle, disciple and personal friend of Jesus, also called the Christ. Condemned to death, the elderly Peter (Robert Loggia) recounts his life as a simple fisherman who became one of the boldest figures in all of Christianity. As Peter prepares to depart this earthly life, he will make an unforgettable impression on his jailers through the saving power of the Gospel. Dove approved (12+). Widescreen. Closed captions. Approx. 88 minutes.

This is the extraordinary tale of two brothers, one born of royal blood, one an orphan with a secret past. Growing up the best of friends, they share a strong bond of free-spirited youth and good-natured rivalry. But the truth will ultimately set them at odds, as one becomes the ruler of the most powerful empire on earth, the other the chosen leader of his people. Their final confrontation will forever change their lives - and the world. Rated PG. Approx. 74 minutes.

Miniseries based on the Biblical first book of Kings, retelling the story of King Solomon: his succession to his father David and his 40-year reign over the kingdom of Israel, a reign of justice and prosperity. Solomon accomplished a momentous feat: building the Temple in Jerusalem, where the ancient Ark of the Covenant between God and His people would be kept. The story examines his relationship with Abishag, an extremely beautiful young girl who had been brought to the court to tend King David in his old age, and the Queen of Sheba, who wished to experience Solomon's wisdom in person, found herself falling in love with him and then bore his child. At the end of his life, Solomon's wisdom and knowledge caused him anguish and suffering. Approx. 172 minutes.

The Biblical story of the Prophet Jeremiah, who lived 400 years after King Solomon in a Jerusalem that experiences the Babylonian invasion. Jeremiah is called upon by God to fulfill a difficult and dramatic mission, which brings down persecution upon the Prophet, a mission he experienced with great inner conflicts. Jeremiah must preach the return to justice and faith to his people and his King who have lost the way of the Covenant with God and have lain back in their wealth and lust, turning to false idols. But Jeremiah's words fall on deaf ears. Disaster strikes the Kingdom of Judah and its people when Babylon and its King Nebuchadnezzar destroy Jerusalem and send the Jews off into exile. Approx. 95 minutes.

Rescuing God's people from destruction, Esther is a symbol of hope, the virtue that gives men and women strength in the darkest moments, and which, for the Bible, is founded on God's promise. Starring F. Murray Abraham, Louise Lomgard (CSI), Thomas Kretschmann (Valkyrie), and Jurgen Prochnow. Approx. 91 minutes.

Jeremy Sisto stars as the Son of God in this 174 minute production that vividly explores the life and mission of Jesus of Nazareth. Epic in scale and featuring a strong supporting cast (Gary Oldman, Debra Messing, Jacqueline Bisset, Luca Zingaretti, Jeroen Krabbe', Armin Mueller-Stahll and David O'Hara), this drama traces Jesus' journey from simple carpenter to spiritual leader, philosopher and martyr - focusing on His compassionate teachings as well as His relationships with Mary, Joseph, His apostles, persecutors and the Heavenly Father. Approx. 176 minutes.

Steve, Carrie, Cooper, and Gameboy are looking forward to their youth group trip. But when a confrontation occurs between Carrie and Ashley---a newcomer with a bad attitude---the spirit of fellowship is broken. Seeking a resolution, their leader Stuart (Sean Astin) shares the story of the prophet Hosea. Will the powerful tale of love help heal the girls' resentment? Dove approved. Widescreen. Approx. 80 minutes.

Adam and Eve in Paradise, the trials of Cain and Abel, and the beloved story of Noah and the Ark come to life in this visually breathtaking, faith-based portrait of Creation and The Flood by acclaimed Italian director Ermanno Olmi. Narrated by Paul Scofield, and with a score by Ennio Morricone, Genesis is an epic yet poetic portrait of the creation of the world, painted with unforgettable imagery, words and music. Approx. 97 minutes.

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