Summary
They started out as average, unexceptional men of their time: fishermen, farmers, local magistrates. But their dedication to a prophetic Jewish preacher in the backwaters of the Roman Empire transformed them into revolutionaries and, in the process, changed the world itself in ways that would reverberate across time for two thousand years.Now, discover the extraordinary untold stories of the men chosen by Jesus to bring God's plan to the world. Among them are Peter, who denied Christ three times but later became a "Rock"; James and John, the fiery tempered "sons of thunder"; Matthew, the tax collector later murdered by cannibals; Simon the Zealot, the anti-Roman fanatic eventually "cut to pieces" preaching in Spain; and Judas Iscariot, whose betrayal would be paid for with silver and suicide.From their early fear and discouragement at the shock of the Crucifixion, to the final acceptance of the resurrection and their epic mission to spread the Gospel through the known world, it's an inspiring, astonishing story of the little-known men who became The Twelve Apostles.[NOTE: DVD is not closed captioned, although the video is.]narrated by Martin SheenDVD Features:Languages: EnglishSubtitles: NoneViewing Format: FullscreenSound:Bonus Material:Chapter Selection
Summary
This documentary is a non-evangelical interpretation of the ancient history behind the story of Jesus and his 12 apostles. Martin Sheen narrates and several biblical scholars, university professors, and religious leaders give their insights and comments on Jesus as a leader and his relationship with his followers. Some attempt is made in the video to separate myth from fact in the stories about this important part of history that have come down through the centuries. A look at life under Roman rule and the circumstances surrounding the era when Jesus performed most of his work make up the body of the video, while dramatic reenactments of significant events add to the understanding of the lives of the apostles both before and after Jesus' death. ~ Sarah Block, Rovi
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