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The Bible as Literature: Part 1 - Saga and Story in the Old Testament

Jan 1, 1973

0h 27m

★ 0.0

Overview

Deals with the Old Testament as a collection of literary forms. Combines paintings with narrative sculptures to relate the saga of the creation, the expulsion from Eden, and the murder of Abel

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History

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Encyclopædia Britannica Films

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Cast

elder two

Barnard Hughes

prophet jerimiah

Earle Hyman

Suzanna

April Shawham

Narrator

John W. Barnes

Reader

John Stride

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3.0

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7.0

José do Egito - O Filme

Dec 30, 2016

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7.3

The Bible: In the Beginning...

Sep 28, 1966

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5.9

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6.2

Genesis: The Creation and the Flood

Sep 16, 1994

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7.8

The Ten Commandments

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6.6

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Oct 10, 2006

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6.9

Barabbas

Dec 23, 1961

Epic account of the thief Barabbas, who was pardoned for his crimes and spared crucifixion when Pilate offered the Israelites a choice to pardon Barabbas or Jesus. Struggling with his spirituality, Barabbas goes through many ordeals leading him to the gladiatorial arena, where he tries to win his freedom and confront his inner demons, ultimately becoming a follower of the man who was crucified in his place.

6.0

Samson and Gideon

Jan 1, 1965

Consisting of two segments, the film is centered on two great Israelite leaders found in the Book of Judges.

6.3

Life and Passion of Christ

Feb 11, 1907

The story of the life and passion of Jesus Christ, from the proclamation of his birth to his ascension into heaven.

7.5

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Nov 18, 1992

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2.0

...und die Bibel hat doch recht

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Film adaptation of Werner Keller's bestselling non-fiction book, which attempts to show in a "less spectacular way than the original" that archaeological finds and findings do not contradict biblical statements.

0.0

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Dec 21, 2005

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8.3

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7.2

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6.4

The Greatest Story Ever Told

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8.8

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Oct 1, 1993

The only dramatization using the actual scriptures...word for word from the New International Version (NIV). In Israel, then known as Judea of the Roman Empire, Nazarene Jesus Christ travels around the country with His disciples preaching to the people about God and salvation of their souls.

The Bible as Literature: Part 1 - Saga and Story in the Old Testament

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