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Awesome job.

This 1997 word-for-word depiction from the New International Version Bible of The Book of Acts is a wonderful addition to any Christian film library; directed by Regardt Van Den Bergh, it uses historically accurate costuming, and has the feel of what it must have been like in the time of the apostles, in their journeys throughout the Mediterranean countries.It makes a great Bible study tool, and can be used either just to watch, or if you have a NIV Bible, to read along as the chapters unfold; also useful are the chapter and verse numbers on the lower right hand corner of the screen when each verse changes.The acting overall is very good, but special mention must be made of some:As narrator and protagonist, Dean Jones as Luke is absolutely superb; he is not just acting, but living the words. It is a remarkable, unforgettable performance.Henry O. Arnold as Paul is excellent, with a physical energy and passion that is very believable.Francesco Quinn (who looks so much like his father Anthony in his younger years) is a convincing Stephen, in a performance that touches the heart.Tape I: Chapters 1:1-8:3. Jesus ascending to heaven, Pentecost, Peter heals the crippled man and is brought before Annas and Caiphas, the miracles of Stephen, his discourse to the Sanhedrin, and his brutal murder, which is a wrenching scene, and very moving. Running time 46 minutes.Tape II: Chapters 8:4-13:52. Philip's journeys, Saul/Paul's conversion, the receiving of the Holy Spirit among the gentiles, and the travels of Barnabas and Paul. Running time 42 minutes.Tape III: 14:1-20:38. Paul, Barnabas, Silas and Timothy; their travels, teachings, persecutions. Running time 50 minutes.Tape IV: 21:1-28:31. Paul's arrest in Jerusalem, presenting his defense to King Agrippa, his perilous journey to Rome and shipwreck in Malta, and then his two peaceful years in Rome.There is a short epilogue that joins Luke and Paul that makes a lovely ending to this marvelous biblical book that gives the early history of Paul and the apostles as they "plant the seeds of change at the heart of the civilized worlds". Running time 53 minutes.cast:Luke: Dean JonesPaul: Henry O. ArnoldStephen: Francesco QuinnBarnabas: Wilson DunsterPhilip: David ClatworthyPaul: James BrolinJesus: Bruce MarchianoLydia: Jennifer O'NeillMusic by David MinesCinematography by Tobie Swanepoel

It is very good and only visual film Book of Acts of Apostles. In the sense of visual presentation, it is continue of Gospel of Matthew.But in the sense of chosen words and doctrine, it is more of continue Gospel of John.Ask the simple question: Who killed Jesus The Christ ???Answer according Gospel of Matthew: The Scribes, the Pharises and the EldersAnswer according Gospel of John: The ALL ( 12 tribes) JewsAnswer according Book of Acts : The ALL ( 12 tribes) JewsAsk the simple question: Who have blood of Jesus The Christ on their hands?Answer according Gospel of Matthew: His blood be on us( The Scribes, the Pharises and the Elders), and on (The Scribes, the Pharises and the Elders) our children.Answer according Gospel of John and Book of Acts: His blood be on us (ALL Jews, including Jesus The Christ Disciples,followers, healed and risen from the dead) ) and on ALL Jews children.Obvious source of causes for all atrocities against ALL Jews is in the Gospel of John and Book of Acts

it Really brings scripture alive and is helpful to understand it better, this is the best picture of the early church in video form available that i know. after watching it changed my perception of how the church should be. this video is verse by verse from the NIV . it shows the verses and the caption on the screen so one can follow along. its good to use as a personal bible study or for study in a small group or class environment . I also recommend the visual bible book of Mathew and the gospel of john, i have all of them and have watched and studied many times. I wish i could rate it higher but 5 stars is the maximum. I would definitely recommend this video to anyone wishing learn more about the scripture and to know the God that wants to have a personal relationship with us

The video was produced a while back, but it takes the content of the book of Acts and presents it as written in the NIV Bible. I was taking a seminary class on the book of Acts and I found it very helpful to see the story acted out. This was not produced with a high budget and because it is about 20 years since production, the video quality is not awesome. HOWEVER, if you are looking for a way to understand the Scripture in a different way than just reading it, and it you want to stay true to the text, this is very good. I would highly recommend it.

I wanted a movie on the book of Acts. This is very good. I only gave it 4 stars because the some of the scenes were blurry. Most of the movie scenes were also not very clean, clear. It's almost like the dvd was copied multiple times from another dvd. Disappointing, but the move itself was good as it went through the book of acts verbatim. (however, some of the words were changed) I will keep it.

Our family watches this DVD a lot, and I really liked seeing events from the book of Acts that I've never seen in a movie. Sometimes the actors seem to smile too much, or talk too slowly, but other than that it's great. You're hearing the whole text of the Bible, and can see the chapter and verse in the corner to get to know your way around the book. We often use it for background noise while we're working. That way, it's like an audio Bible, but you can look up and watch your favorite parts. They did a good job with reading between the lines and bringing out things like Paul's angry outbursts, friendships and love between believers, and the different cultures on Paul's missionary journeys. I still prefer the Gospel of John for quality, but Acts is still very good and brings to life events that are seldom shown in films.

Directly from scripture .. great job of portraying truthful scriptures.

Wonderful

Loved it

A great account of Acts, and kept it word for word. The guy who played Jesus, I would consider the best one ever. They are getting better and better, but it's sad that they don't have the budget to attract more people.