The Ten Commandments (50th Anniversary Collection)

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Legendary silent film director Cecil B. DeMille didn't much alter the way he made movies after sound came in, and this 1956 biblical drama is proof of that. While graced with such 1950s niceties as VistaVision and Technicolor, The Ten Commandments (DeMille had already filmed an earlier version in 1923) has an anachronistic, impassioned style that finds lead actors Charlton Heston and Yul Brynner expressively posing while hundreds of extras writhe either in the presence of God's power or from orgiastic heat. DeMille, as always, plays both sides of the fence as far as sin goes, surrounding Heston's Moses with worshipful music and heavenly special effects while also making the sexy action around the cult of the Golden Calf look like fun. You have to see The Ten Commandments to understand its peculiar resonance as an old-new movie, complete with several still-impressive effects such as the parting of the Red Sea. --Tom Keogh

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For sheer pageantry and spectacle, few motion pictures can claim to equal the splendor of Cecil B. DeMille's 1956 remake of his epic The Ten Commandments. Filmed in Egypt and the Sinai with one of the biggest sets ever constructed for a motion picture, this version tells the story of the life of Moses (Charlton Heston), once favored in the Pharaoh's (Yul Brynner) household, who turned his back on a privileged life to lead his people to freedom. With a rare on-screen introduction by Cecil B. DeMille himself, this unforgettable movie experience is enhanced by a Dolby surround stereo soundtrack.

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Mixed feelings. Very mixed feelings........2007-09-08

I would have loved to give this more stars.
I was really looking forward to seeing the DVD, as it was many years since I'd last seen the movie. but the experience was a disappointment.
The Ten Commandments is still a wonderful achievement, and yes, the restoration is wonderful. Visually, it is really stunning - except for the sets that look like sets.
Charlton Heston and Yul Brynner are still marvellous, but Anne Baxter is dreadful; she is so un-Egyptian that it is impossible to take her seriously.
The script might have worked fifty years ago, but now it is so stilted it is just embarrassing. There are some great lines, but it doesn't flow at all.
And de Mille's direction, while it has a magnificent sense of style, is as far from naturalistic as you can get.
Unlike other reviewers, I thought the commentary, apart from a few interesting moments, was awful. And the special features are not that special.
Pehaps the ideal way to see The Ten Commandments would be with the sound turned off and just turned on again for the great Heston and Brynner moments.

great movie movie.......2007-08-23

what can you say about this movie that hasn't been said already !!!! Show and watch with the entire family !!!

Great!.......2007-08-23

Everything came even before the time expected and was in the condition promised. I love shopping through this website and you will too.

An excellent movie!.......2007-08-14

This movie is a classic! In my opinion, one of the best movies ever made.

One of the greatest.......2007-08-09

This, I believe, was one of the greatest movies ever made. The cast was superb and the special effects (miracles) were done very well. The older version, 1923, included in the set was a delight to watch. This is one rare movie that would be very difficult to forget.

Kids' Ten Commandments: The Complete Collection

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Kids Ten Commandments
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Kids' Ten Commandments: The Complete Collection
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ASIN: B000E5N66Q
Release Date: 2006-03-07

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Territory unventured!.......2007-06-27

This collection of stories has taken on the challeng of helping kids understand not only the meaning of the commandments but also the time frame and lifestyles of the people at that period. They have done a great job illustrating the relationship of Moses to the people of Isreal as well.

Both my preschool and grade school age children were rivited through the entire series. I expect many repeatative viewings of these program and great discussion from them.

Great Job K10C! I would like to see you take on the stories of the Judges time period as well.

Kids Ten Commandments.......2007-01-08

Wow!!!! Since the commandments had been taken out of schools and public places, it is a delight to know there are ways to bring the laws of God to the hearts of the children. My family finds them a delight to watch. It reminds the children to keep Gods Laws in their heart. I loved every moment of them

Thank you

Good Quality entertainment.......2006-05-01

I knew this was a great series after reading some of the comments by Josh McDowell and other famous Christian writers. I was concerned about video-quality on a Hi-Definition set yet once I started the first DVD I was relieved. This set would probably be a great homeschooling tool for parents who want to introduce their kids to the fundamentals of God's Law.
The downside is the shortness of the episodes. All 5 (a little over 20 minutes each) should have easily fit on one single DVD instead of 5. But then the price would have been lower and what's good for the consumer may not be good for the studio.

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This Is A MESSY MOSES!
Some Deviations From the Biblical Story, but GOOD anyway..
The Ten Commandments for teaching Religion
Far from the Torah - Far from truth
Mediocre [2.5 stars]

The Ten Commandments
Starring: Dougray Scott , Karim Salah , Omar Sharif , Lisa Jacobs , and Mía Maestro
Director: Robert Dornhelm
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ASIN: B000E97HXK
Release Date: 2006-09-05

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The Ten Commandments unfolds with all of the spectacle, violent human drama, and grand inspiration that have earned it its distinction as the greatest story ever told. When an oracle prophesizes that a child will become Prince of Egypt, a time of danger approaches the kingdom. The Egyptian Pharaoh orders the massacre of all newborn males. But one child, Moses--the son of a Hebrew slave--escapes certain death when he is set adrift on the Nile. As years pass, he is raised in a royal Egyptian household and, with no memory of his family, rises to the stature of prince. Upon discovery of his true heritage, and inspired by a fiery message from God, Moses embarks upon a noble and desperate fight to reclaim his destiny as the leader and liberator of the Hebrew people. With a stellar cast that includes Mia Maestro and Golden Globe® winner Omar Sharif, The Ten Commandments is unsurpassed in its vision--both intimate and grand. DVD Features include: The Making of "The Ten Commandments", Closed Captioning.

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This Is A MESSY MOSES!.......2007-08-19

My husband and I borrowed this from the library. I am so happy that we didn't actually spend money on it otherwise we would have to ask for a refund. This is the most far-fetched bible story that I've ever seen. Could it get any worse? Honestly, I can't believe that they wasted those kind of special effects on a piece of trash like this! It's offensive, and I have no idea what book of the Bible it's about because it definitely isn't accurate to the book of Exodus that I know. I'm a Christian and I don't see how any other Christian can like this movie. It's not the story of Moses, It's about a pale Pharaoh and the angry guy with the stick. It should be shown as a documentary on how NOT to do a christian film. How could this story get any worse? Next time can you please try to get REAL believers in the movie so people can actually be affected in a way that doesn't make them sick to their stomach. Unless you want to confuse every young saint in Christ or waste an evening yelling at the T.V. please save both your time and money!!!!!

Some Deviations From the Biblical Story, but GOOD anyway.........2007-05-20

I have a substantial film collection, including a small, but growing
collection of movies that pertain to religion. This movie is not a video version of the Book of Exodus, Dougray Scott is not Charleton Heston, and
there are some interesting deviations from the Bible in this miniseries
called the Ten Commandments. Still, I enjoyed it. I am a Christian and a
Roman Catholic. I think I'm fairly devout, but who is keeping score?
I found myself actually GLAD this wasn't an attempt to remake
DeMille or TBS...the special effects for TV were pretty interesting.
Some interesting questions came to mind for me on my spiritual journey
as i viewed the film. I appreciated that. If I wanted a video version of the Bible, I'd look elsewhere. I don't think any harm was done by some license taken by the director and screen writers with the story.
I have always thoughtof Moses as much more complex then Heston or even Kingsley played him. He is more the prophet here, even tortured inside and we see him struggle, which a person does when he is called by God.
There is a parallel being depicted of Moses and Christ which is compelling for me, anyway...Pershaps offensive to others. I liked that.
The film seemed to explore many questions, and my only complaint was that it was too short...even "hurried" at the end. There is so much that happenned after the Golden Calf...yet we jump from there to Moses
having to view the Promised Land from a mountain...Silly.
It's not enough of a flaw not to recommend it anyway, so long as you
don't mind anything that doesn't "literally" depict a book of the Bible.
Some reviewing preceding me seemed offended by that.I don't think anyone will or has watched it and lost their faith or gone to hell.
How do we really know what Moses was like as a person or what he went through inside. The movie doesn't claim to be totally factual or pretend to be any more than Demille.
I enjoy Dougray Scott's work so i might be biased.
Atreides

The Ten Commandments for teaching Religion.......2007-05-13

I teach grade 7 and 8 religion in a Catholic school. I liked using this movie because it really shows the difficulties faced by the Hebrews AFTER they had crossed the Red Sea. That was only the beginning - they had to re-learn how to live as a free people. The video shows why it became necessary to live by rules - the Ten Commandments - and what happens when you don't. I was never overly fond of the Charlton Heston version (too Hollywood) and Prince of Egypt, which I also use, glosses over a lot of the harsh realities. This one is the best!

Far from the Torah - Far from truth.......2007-04-04

This passover I thought it would be nice to rent "The Ten Commandments". Unfortunately the rental place only had this piece of drek available. This movie is totally off the mark from the epic story of Exodus as related in the Torah. It seems like a goyisha attempt at making the Israelites look bad. Moshe Rabbeinu was the most humble prophet who spoke directly to Hashem. The portrayal as a maniacal bumbler did not do justice to Moshe at all. Several of the scenes deviated from the Torah including the portions of Yisro and the story of the Golden Calf. It would have been considerate for the screenwriters to have at least consulted a half-way Torah knowledgeable Rabbi about these issues before it tarnished the image of the greatest prophet ever known.

I dont recommend this movie to anyone, please steer clear of this trash. It only desecrates the name of the L-rd and leads people astray.

Mediocre [2.5 stars].......2007-04-03

The acting's mediocre. The casting was fair to poor. Why can't biblical figures be played by middle-easterners rather than Brits? This baffles me.

The special effects -- the reason why I rented this movie instead of Heston's classic -- are good but nothing stellar. They could have been much much better.

There are elements of this movie that make it worthwhile. So few movie adaptations of Bible stories turn out particularly well. This one does a nice job of showing the misery of the Hebrews while in bondage and also of frustration and torment of "wandering" in the "wilderness" for decades. Short of that, this movie's typical of most biblical films, i.e. it's rather bland.

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Not even good enough for camp !
Good Music and okay performance from Val Kilmer
VAL as MOSES
My Kids Have a Ball With This Musical!
Excellent...

The Ten Commandments: The Musical
Starring: Val Kilmer , Kevin Earley , Lauren Kennedy , Aharon Ipalé , and Adam Lambert (II)
Director: Robert Iscove
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ASIN: B000HXDWIM
Release Date: 2006-11-21

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Val Kilmer stars as Moses in The Ten Commandments--The Musical, an almost entirely sung stage adaptation of the biblical book of Exodus, captured on video from a production in Los Angeles. This is one of those profoundly misconceived ideas that self-destructs before your very eyes: From the moment Moses' mother Yokebed places an obvious rubber doll into a video projection of flowing water, you know that every step of this production will fall laughably short of its ambitions. The score is like an interminable 1980s power ballad; the choreography amounts to little more than generic leaps and erotic floundering; the awkward lyrics include such gems as "Metaphysics and religion, philosophy and love/A prince has got to know some things about all of the above"; and the actors deliver the insanely exuberant performances that only come from musical theater kids who think they're finally getting their big break. The story's moments of spectacle--the plagues, the parting of the Red Sea--are depicted by cheesy computer graphics projected on a giant screen behind the stage. Kilmer (Kiss Kiss Bang Bang , Heat) is the only actor (aside from the French-accented Pharoah) with chest hair; was that in his contract, or was he too lazy to shave? Egyptian glitz and Jewish tatters are equally campy (just wait for the orgiastic Golden Calf scene!). This is for those who savor oblivious badness. --Bret Fetzer

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Through the magic of musical theatre, one of the world's greatest stories has been reborn. With a stunning new vision, The Ten Commandments: The Musical brings to life the gripping tale of two brothers, Moses and Ramses. United by love, divided by destiny, they lead their two nations in an epic struggle between slavery and liberty. The Hebrews were slaves in Egypt 3,300 years ago. When Moses, a Hebrew baby raised as a brother to the Egyptian prince, learned of his true origins, he was thrust into a new life, leading his people to freedom. But liberty was not enough. To survive and thrive, they had to abide by the rules of their God, The Ten Commandments. The story that has inspired billions of people now becomes a call to the world for peace, love and brotherhood.

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Not even good enough for camp !.......2007-06-30

This is a terrible show. The lyrics are childish, often repeating the same line many times in a row. The mikes curved around the actors faces are terribly distracting and more in keeping with a rock concert than a biblical musical. The sets are unattractive and boring. Val Kilmer is horribly miscast and UNattractive to the point of being unwatchable. He should NEVER have been shown without a shirt as a young Moses. He was obviously a 40 year + man! It was also obvious that by the time he got to the last song that his not so great voice was giving out.

This was not even good enough to qualify as a campy production and it was truly a painful experience to watch.

Good Music and okay performance from Val Kilmer.......2007-06-27

I saw the live production in Hollywood. Great performances from supporting cast and I like the music as well. I'm a fan of Val Kilmer, but he is not that great singer and can't really share the same stage with others who are so good.

VAL as MOSES.......2007-06-16

I heard about this production when it was in California, but I never had a chance to see it until it came out on DVD. So I asked people in New York and in California, what THEY thought, and most of the folks said it was a production to laugh at. I didn't it it that way. True, Mr. Kilmer isn't a
great singer, but I am a Val Kilmer fan and even with his shortcomings as a singer, I enjoyed his performance. I also give the production a lot of credit for their presentation as a whole. The supporting cast was excellent, and the useof projections and live action was pretty darn good, with the army coming over the mountain in projection. Three stand out performances: Moses's mother, Ramses, and Ramses wife who was really in love with Moses. Terrific performances! Teri

My Kids Have a Ball With This Musical!.......2007-05-10

Want to see the four and under crowd dance up a storm, and when not dancing, glued to the screen? Then 'The Ten Commandments - The Musical' will be a happy addition to your DVD library.

The performances are great all around, and the music grows on you with just a few playings. Unfortunately it looks as if the music CD will never be produced; not to worry. Any DVD audio ripping program will remedy this, and deliver a musical score that will be a family favorite for years!

Excellent..........2007-02-06

Very well done....I wasn't sure at first when I saw it at the video store...the singing was incredible-the music haunting. Chorus numbers exciting and captivating. I haven't been excited about a musical like this since Les Mis and Rent! I'm anxious to find the cd so I can listen in the car!

The Ten Commandments (Special Collector's Edition)

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Mixed feelings. Very mixed feelings.
great movie movie
Great!
An excellent movie!
One of the greatest

The Ten Commandments (Special Collector's Edition)
Starring: Judith Anderson , Anne Baxter , Yul Brynner , John Carradine , and Donald Curtis
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Release Date: 2004-03-09

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Mixed feelings. Very mixed feelings........2007-09-08

great movie movie.......2007-08-23

what can you say about this movie that hasn't been said already !!!! Show and watch with the entire family !!!

Great!.......2007-08-23

Everything came even before the time expected and was in the condition promised. I love shopping through this website and you will too.

An excellent movie!.......2007-08-14

This movie is a classic! In my opinion, one of the best movies ever made.

One of the greatest.......2007-08-09

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Mixed feelings. Very mixed feelings.
great movie movie
Great!
An excellent movie!
One of the greatest

The Ten Commandments
Starring: Judith Anderson , Anne Baxter , Yul Brynner , John Carradine , and Donald Curtis
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ASIN: 0792154649
Release Date: 1999-03-30

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Mixed feelings. Very mixed feelings........2007-09-08

great movie movie.......2007-08-23

what can you say about this movie that hasn't been said already !!!! Show and watch with the entire family !!!

Great!.......2007-08-23

Everything came even before the time expected and was in the condition promised. I love shopping through this website and you will too.

An excellent movie!.......2007-08-14

This movie is a classic! In my opinion, one of the best movies ever made.

One of the greatest.......2007-08-09

Samson and Delilah DVD / Ten Commandments DVD - Set

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Samson and Delilah DVD / Ten Commandments DVD - Set

Manufacturer: Paramount (Imported by BibleMovies.com)
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SAMSON AND DELILAH - 1949 - (VICTOR MATURE) - Everyone is familiar with the Old Testament Bible story of the mighty Samson and the treacherous Delilah, and how the strongman was robbed of his powers once the biblical femme fatale sheared off his locks. This 1949 version is retold in splashy Cecil B. DeMille style, with Technicolor that practically jumps off the screen and larger-than-life portrayals all around. The gorgeous Hedy Lamarr plays the vindictive Delilah to Victor Mature's Samson. Mature uses his expressive features to full advantage, melting hearts as the vulnerable Samson sans curls. TEN COMMANDMENTS - 1956 - (CHARLTON HESTON) - Legendary silent film director Cecil B. DeMille didn't much alter the way he made movies after sound came in, and this 1956 biblical drama is proof of that. While graced with such 1950s niceties as VistaVision and Technicolor, The Ten Commandments (DeMille had already filmed an earlier version in 1923) has an anachronistic, impassioned style that finds lead actors Charlton Heston and Yul Brynner expressively posing while hundreds of extras writhe either in the presence of God's power or from orgiastic heat. DeMille, as always, plays both sides of the fence as far as sin goes, surrounding Heston's Moses with worshipful music and heavenly special effects while also making the sexy action around the cult of the Golden Calf look like fun. You have to see The Ten Commandments to understand its peculiar resonance as an old-new movie, complete with several still-impressive effects such as the parting of the Red Sea. --Tom Keogh * NOTE: THESE SPECIAL EDITION IMPORT DVDS FEATURE: 1. ALL REGION PLAYABILITY (PLAYS IN ALL COUNTRIES), 2. THEIR ORIGINAL ENGLISH LANGUAGES, 3. AN ENGLISH DVD MENU, 4. OPTIONAL ENGLISH OR CHINESE SUBTITLES (ON/OFF)

THE WARLORD with Charlton Heston (The War Lord) (O Senhor da Guerra) (High Quality Import Edition-NTSC format-Region 1-Playable in North America)(Adventure)

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A true and graphic depiction of the time

THE WARLORD with Charlton Heston (The War Lord) (O Senhor da Guerra) (High Quality Import Edition-NTSC format-Region 1-Playable in North America)(Adventure)
Starring: Charlton Heston , Richard Boone , and Rosemary Forysth
Director: Franklin J. Schaffner
Manufacturer: Classicline
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ASIN: B000I3LX2S

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Brand new, factory sealed, fully licensed DVD manufactured in Brazil. NTSC format. Playable on any North American DVD player. High quality widescreen color image. Original English dialog with optional subtitles in Portuguese. Portuguese subtitles do not appear unless turned on and they can be easily turned off. The following is a review which appears in Amazon for the VHS edition. "I think this is one of the best-ever medieval war films. Charlton Heston's role (Chrysagon Delacroix) is almost perfect: Rosemary Forsyth (Bronwyn) is mysterious and gorgeous. Bors (played by Richard Boone) is taciturn, rough and also unforgettable. Draco (Guy Stockwell, Heston's insanely jealous younger brother) is my favorite character. Other than a few visual (technical) gaffs - like arrows bouncing off the siege tower draw bridge, and using modern-looking recurve bows - the armor and weapons and fighting is very satisfying. The mixture of Christianity in the presence of the old unforgotten Celtic religion is a tense ingredient that adds depth to what is essentially a simple story of "boy meets girl" and keeps her, even when his world turns against him over it."

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A true and graphic depiction of the time.......2007-03-21

Over the years I have bought this movie several times as it really brings the life and times of its characters into full view. This has an exceptionally strong cast and will be watched and enjoyed by any history buff.

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The Ten Commandments
Starring: Naveen Andrews , Omar Sharif , Linus Roache , Dougray Scott , and Mía Maestro
Director: Robert Dornhelm
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The Ten Commandments (50th Anniversary Collection)

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Release Date: 2007-06-01

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The Ten Commandments unfolds with all of the spectacle, violent human drama, and grand inspiration that have earned it its distinction as the greatest story ever told. When an oracle prophesizes that a child will become Prince of Egypt, a time of danger approaches the kingdom. The Egyptian Pharaoh (Paul Rhys, From Hell) orders the massacre of all newborn males. But one child, Moses - the son of a Hebrew slave - escapes certain death when he is set adrift on the Nile. As years pass, he is raised in a royal Egyptian household and, with no memory of his family, rises to the stature of prince. Upon discovery of his true heritage, and inspired by a fiery message from God, Moses (Dougray Scott, Mission: Impossible II) embarks upon a noble and desperate fight to reclaim his destiny as the leader and liberator of the Hebrew people. With a stellar cast that includes Mia Maestro (TV's Alias) and Golden Globe® winner Omar Sharif (Lawrence of Arabia), The Ten Commandments is unsurpassed in its vision - both intimate and grand.

Biography - Moses and the Ten Commandments

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The biblical story of Moses, with illustrations & commentary

Biography - Moses and the Ten Commandments
Starring: Biography
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ASIN: B000AABL7G
Release Date: 2005-09-27

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He was a complex man and a reluctant prophet. But when called upon to save his people, he overcame his doubts and fears and defeated the most powerful empire on earth. Born of Hebrew slaves and raised in the Pharaoh's courts, Moses performed some of the Old Testament's greatest miracles. Yet the man who delivered his people from 2,000 years of bondage and received the Ten Commandments from God was often beset by self-doubt. How did Moses manage to lead the Israelites out of Egypt and through the wilderness of Sinai? This extraordinary program tells the story of the Exodus in all its majesty, using abundant location footage, rare paintings and artifacts, and interviews with biblical experts. Join BIOGRAPHY for an in-depth portrait of one of the Bible's most fascinating figures.

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The biblical story of Moses, with illustrations & commentary.......2007-01-25

This 50-minute program from A&E's "Biography" series tells the biblical story of Moses, illustrating the story with footage from relevant locations in the Middle East and with artists' depictions of biblical characters and episodes. Jewish and Christian biblical scholars and others add background information, explanation, and interpretation.

One commentator seemed overly confident that he knew what was going on in Moses' psyche, but other than that, I found the commentary interesting and helpful, and it didn't overwhelm the simple telling of the story.

This video does a good job of bringing the story of Moses to life. I expect to use excerpts from it in teaching Judaism and Christianity to undergraduates, and I think it would also be an excellent resource for Bible study groups.

(Also recommended: Orson Scott Card's "Stone Tables," a novelization of the life of Moses.)

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