The Bible ... In the Beginning

Amazon.com

John Huston adapted the first 22 chapters of the Book of Genesis in this mostly silly film that takes us from Creation through Noah's Ark through Abraham's near-sacrifice of son Isaac. This is one of Huston's more personally distant projects, à la Annie or Victory; and for the most part you'd barely know there was even a director involved. On the other hand, Huston does provide some of the only liveliness on screen, playing Noah. --Tom Keogh

Description

The greatest stories of the Old Testament are brought to the screen with astounding scope and power in this international film which depicts the first 22 chapters of Genesis. This is the spectacular story of man's creation, his fall, his survival and his indomitable faith in the future. From the film's opening amidst cosmic chaos, to its lingering message of hope and salvation, "The Bible" stands as a monumental motion picture achievement.

Customer Reviews:

Part Brilliant, Part Disappointing.......2007-05-18

Long cast aside by "critics" as a cinematic BOMB, this movie does have its moments. Standout scenes are the death of Abel by Cain, Adam and Eve being driven from the Garden of Eden, Abraham's visit from the Angel of God and the gathering of men at Sodom, blinded by the two Angels. The Sodom scene, with all its wickedness, would be considered "politically incorrect" by Hollywood today, but is a directorial masterpiece. The Noah's Ark gathering of the animals is a commendable assemblage of creatures, but John Houston's portrayal of Noah is much too comical for such a strong Biblical patriarch. Adam and Eve seemed too mechanical, in a very pale Eden, in what should have been a beautifully breathtaking opportunity for the cinematographer of Paradise. And according to scripture, Isaac was probably a bit older than the small actor we see in the film. But George C. Scott believably delivers as Abraham; especially when about to give his son as a sacrifice. Not the best adaptation of Bible stories, but at least the Hollywood of old, was well aware of a large audience for sacred things it seemingly ignores today.

The Bible ,,,,, In the Beginning.......2007-05-17

I first purchased this movie when it was on VHS. It is great to now replace the film in DVD format.

Bible In The Beginning.......2007-05-14

It was a great view of the Bible. I enjoyed watching this move very much.

save your $, read the book.......2007-04-22

one of the last of the biblical epics, this was a bomb in its initial release, and deservedly so. the movie doesnt know whether it is de mille or italian realism, and most of the sequences (adam & eve, tower of babel) are either laughable or langorous (george c scott & ava gardner as abraham & sarah). yet stuck in the middle is a fine half hour sequence of the story of noah, with director john huston casting himself in the one strong sequence in the movie: replete with the right mix of humor and awe. that half hour isnt enough to recommend buying or renting the dvd, but if you can catch it on tv some day, its worth a half hour of your life.

THIS IS THE VERY BEST VERSION EVER MADE........2007-02-20

THE ACTING AND COSTUMES ARE EXCELLENT. THE MUSIC SETS THE MOOD PERFECTLY FOR EACH STORY. THE SPECIAL EFFECTS ARE GREAT. THIS IS A MUST SEE FOR BIBLE ENTHUSIASTS. THE ACTING IS VERY GOOD. YOU FEEL AS THOUGH YOU ARE PRESENT WHEN THE EVENTS ARE OCCURRING.

Average customer rating:

Part Brilliant, Part Disappointing
The Bible ,,,,, In the Beginning
Bible In The Beginning
save your $, read the book
THIS IS THE VERY BEST VERSION EVER MADE.

The Bible
Starring: Roger Beaumont , Ulla Bergryd , Angelo Boscariol , Stephen Boyd , and Gianluigi Crescenzi
Director: John Huston
Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

General | Drama | Genres | DVD | Video

Classics | Drama | Genres | DVD | Video

Religion | Drama | Genres | DVD | Video

General | Kids & Family | Genres | DVD | Video

Drama | Kids & Family | Genres | DVD | Video

DVDs Under $7.49 | Today's Deals in DVD | Special Features | DVD | Video

( B ) | Titles | Features | DVD | Video
Similar Items:

ASIN: B00014K5V4
Release Date: 2004-03-16

Amazon.com

Description

Customer Reviews:

Part Brilliant, Part Disappointing.......2007-05-18

The Bible ,,,,, In the Beginning.......2007-05-17

I first purchased this movie when it was on VHS. It is great to now replace the film in DVD format.

Bible In The Beginning.......2007-05-14

It was a great view of the Bible. I enjoyed watching this move very much.

save your $, read the book.......2007-04-22

THIS IS THE VERY BEST VERSION EVER MADE........2007-02-20

Average customer rating:

good movie
cheesy film
Missing the Sublime
I'm disappointed too!
Great

The Bible - Genesis
Starring: Annabi Abdelialil , Paul Scofield , Sabir Aziz , B. Haddan Mohammed , and Haddou Zoubida
Director: Ermanno Olmi
Manufacturer: Lions Gate
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

General | Drama | Genres | DVD | Video

Religion | Drama | Genres | DVD | Video

General | Special Interests | Genres | DVD | Video

DVDs Under $7.49 | Today's Deals in DVD | Special Features | DVD | Video

( B ) | Titles | Features | DVD | Video
Similar Items:

ASIN: B00004VVP0
Release Date: 2000-09-26

Amazon.com

This film based on the Bible's book of Genesis is something akin to a dramatic reading with visuals. The text of Genesis is read by a narrator, who at times appears as an elderly desert nomad telling the story to a small boy and other members of their extended Bedouin family. These presentations make historical sense, of course, as the biblical tales were passed along as oral history for generations. During the story of the creation of the heaven and the earth, the visuals tend toward nature photography alternated with scenes of the venerable storyteller, but during later episodes, actors play some of the characters from the Bible. A story of Adam and Eve is dramatized in a film montage, as are the stories of Cain and Abel. More inventive cinematography, utilizing modern clips of warfare and destruction, are used to illustrate some Old Testament pronouncements about the evils practiced by mankind. Noah's instruction to build the ark is portrayed, and in an elaborate segment, the building of the ark and its use during the great flood is shown. This film may not provide any new insights into the stories of Genesis, but the dramatizations coupled with the readings from the text are often beautifully filmed, and those interested in experiencing the visual atmosphere of the biblical stories will enjoy the presentation. --Robert J. McNamara

Customer Reviews:

good movie.......2007-08-04

It was not what I thought it would be, but it was good enough to recommend.

cheesy film.......2007-07-17

The video on Genesis is really poor, and very unlike later examples in the series. I've been happy with "Abraham" and "Jeremiah", but this one just isn't able to capture the creation story very well.

Missing the Sublime.......2006-10-05

The deluge of actions pact stories makes us miss the sublime. That is the case in this film. The film works at capturing the ugliness of sin and the sublime beauty of the Word of the Lord. Give it a chance.

I'm disappointed too!.......2005-12-29

Yes, I was disappointed in this video, and I regret purchasing it. I also expected more of it, having enjoyed very much previous releases like Esther, Jeremiah, and Solomon. Much of my disappointment was in discovering that most of it was not a dramatization; the scenes being viewed often did not relate to the story being told, and this reduces the video's usefulness as a teaching tool for Bible study. I differ with some previous reviewers in that I felt there was not enough concern for Biblical accuracy in some spots, notably in the story of the flood. Noah's ark as pictured did not appear to be of the dimensions or shape clearly described in Genesis 6:14-16. Genesis 7:13 lists 8 persons who entered the ark; the grandchildren of Noah were not born until after they left the ark when the flood had abated. In the movie, there appears to be a small crowd getting on board the ark, including a lot of children. And all those leaks in the roof of the ark that could be seen constantly dripping do not make sense at all: if Noah was a good enough builder to build a vessel that was seaworthy and did not leak below the water line, why is there any reason to think he was incapable of building its roof to not leak? After all, he followed God's instructions ("according to all that God commanded him, so did he" Gen. 6:22), applying tar both inside and outside the ark (Gen. 6:14). These scenes do not respect the details of the story as given in the book of Genesis. What is the point of claiming to make a movie based on the Bible, and then not basing it on the Bible?

Great.......2005-07-09

I must admit when first watching this, I was feeling dissapointed in that it's not entirely like the other movies in the Bible series. However, once getting into it I began to see why it was made how it was.

Nowhere in the movie is there a date as to when the old man or his family were living. It shows how the story of Creation up to the Flood were passed on from genertion to generation. Families knew their history beyond their own generation (something lost in our culture). This is how it was done back in the day. Remember there was a time when Scripture was not yet written down. It was preserved and kept in this fashion. Cool thing, the Hebrews had common understanding of the Lord, without anything written. Ever wonder how the Israelites in Egypt would know who the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob is? Because it was passed on.

With that in mind, this makes for a great movie. The quiet parts give time to reflect on God's creation. God cares about all of it, not just people. He said that all He had made was good.

The Animated Kids Bible-Genesis Special Edition

Average customer rating:

The Animated Kids Bible-Genesis Special Edition
Starring: Nicholas McKay
Director: Frantz Kantor-Stefan Wernik
Manufacturer: The Kids Bible Company LLC
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

Animation | Kids & Family | Genres | DVD | Video

( A ) | Titles | Features | DVD | Video

Special Editions | Fully Loaded DVDs | Features | DVD | Video
ASIN: B000KF0G8Q
Release Date: 2006-09-01

Product Description

Own the Book of Genesis 6-disc Animated Kid's Bible Collectible Series in a special decorative case.

Charlton Heston Presents The Bible: Genesis

Average customer rating:

yes god..............I hear you.
A Class Act
Only the BEST
Heston brings the Bible to life
Remember to buy this DVD

Charlton Heston Presents The Bible: Genesis
Starring: Charlton Heston
Director: Tony Westman
Manufacturer: Good Times Video
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

General | Drama | Genres | DVD | Video

General | Kids & Family | Genres | DVD | Video

Drama | Kids & Family | Genres | DVD | Video

General | Documentary | Genres | DVD | Video

DVDs Under $7.49 | Today's Deals in DVD | Special Features | DVD | Video

All Deals | Today's Deals in DVD | Special Features | DVD | Video

( C ) | Titles | Features | DVD | Video
Similar Items:

ASIN: B00005B1Y7
Release Date: 2001-05-15

Customer Reviews:

yes god..............I hear you........2004-12-16

I do find myself finding Charlton Heston attractive, even in his later days of lively living..... Charlton Heston Presents the Bible has got to be his most memorial memory of the Charlton Heston line..... If there's only 2 in stock then I erge you to INSTANTLY make a coffee and order it! I've sat there many of a time watching this masterpeice with a tear in my left eye.

A Class Act.......2003-04-30

Charlton Heston really does a superb job in this wonderful presentation.
A great actor (and American) with great material!
What more can one ask?

Only the BEST.......2002-11-18

Charlton Heston who has thrilled me in BEN HUR (for which he won his Academny Award), THE TEN COMMANDEMENTS and my favorite EL CID is remarkable in this telling of the Book of Genesis. This combines his brilliant acting with the magnificent scenery of the Holy Land and it gives us beautiful music and works of art from great masters of the past as well.
What more can one want from entertainment: Inspiration, uplifting and enlightenment -- if you want more than that go to the Bible and read the real book of Genesis or the real Passion of Jesus.
Get this one and you will not regret it.

Heston brings the Bible to life.......2002-11-03

Charlton Heston is to be commended for his fabulous job in "Jesus of Nazareth". He brings the story of Jesus' life on earth to life as he shows us the places where Jesus lived and taught, while interweaving the appropriate Biblical narratives. Charlton Heston's dramatic readings give this DVD a truly emotional impact. A+++

Remember to buy this DVD.......2002-09-19

I had almost forgotten how good the story of Genesis was. How could something this good slip my mind? Charlton Heston is one of greatest actors of our generation, but unfortunately, I can't think of any of the titles of his movies, at this time.

It has been years since I studied Genesis in school... so many years, that I had actually forgotten about many of key elements of the story. That's why I was so happy when I heard that Charlton Heston's presentation of Genesis would be available on DVD. The DVD provides all of us with a helpful reminder about just how powerful the story of Genesis is.

Average customer rating:

Genesis With Anne Graham Lotz

Manufacturer: Vision Video
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

( G ) | Titles | Features | DVD | Video
ASIN: B000F6ZEMI
Release Date: 2006-05-24

amazon.com

The Book of Genesis is the book of beginnings. It sets the scene for everything in the whole Bible. In this book we learn about the creation of everything, the visible and the invisible. Genesis teaches us where evil came from, explains the presence of pain, suffering and death in the world, and clearly reveals the solutions to these problems. These ten segments cover the 50 chapters of Genesis:

1. The Beginning of the Cosmos (ch. 1)

2. The Beginning of Humanity (ch. 2)

3. The Beginning of Sin and Death (ch. 3-5)

4. The Beginning of Judgment (ch. 6-11)

5. The Beginning of the Church (ch. 12-16)

6. The Beginning of the Sacraments (ch. 17-24)

7. The Beginning of Election (ch. 25-31)

8. The Beginning of Israel (ch. 32-35)

9. The Beginning of Exile (ch. 36-47)

Product Description

Genesis In the Beginning Bible Study 25-Dvd Set! CWBS (Catholic Way Bible Study). Lavinia Theodoli Spirito is the Teaching Leader for CWBS. Set also includes 2 cds: one contains administrative setup materials, while the 2nd covers yearly schedule, weekly homework questions and vocabulary lists. The study helps to aid participants in living a contagious Christian life in the power of the Holy Spirit, faithful to the Church and welcoming to all.

Charlie Rose with Jim Cramer, Gail Dudack, David Gardner & Tom Gardner; Bill Moyers; B.B. King (October 15, 1996)

Average customer rating:

Charlie Rose with Jim Cramer, Gail Dudack, David Gardner & Tom Gardner; Bill Moyers; B.B. King (October 15, 1996)

Manufacturer: Charlie Rose
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

( C ) | Titles | Features | DVD | Video
ASIN: B000IU369E
Release Date: 2006-09-18

Description

First, Jim Cramer, from New York Magazine, Gail Dudack strategist for UBS Securities, and Tom and David Gardner, founders of on-line investing service The Motley Fool, discuss the Dow-Jones breaking the 6,000 mark in one of the strongest market advances in history. They reflect on what this event means for the future of the stock market. Then, journalist Bill Moyers speaks about his new 10-part PBS series, Genesis: A Living Conversation, which explores the stories of The Book of Genesis in discussion groups including scholars, lawyers, artists and psychologists. Finally, Blues legend B. B. King speaks about his new autobiography, Blues All Around: The Autobiography of B. B. King, which details the story of his development from a plantation worker in Mississippi into an internationally known blues guitarist and musician.

Bible Stories - Genesis / Noah's Ark / David & Goliath / Jonah & the Whale

Average customer rating:

Bible Stories - Genesis / Noah's Ark / David & Goliath / Jonah & the Whale

ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

DVDs Under $9.99 | Today's Deals in DVD | Special Features | DVD | Video

Story of Genesis
Adam and Eve
David and Goliath
Jonah and the Whale
Noah's Ark

ASIN: B000VI24KA

Product Description

The Old Testament come to life in this brilliantly animated collection of favorites that will be enjoyed by the entire family. Witness the portrayal of beauty and power in Genesis, and teh frailty of man in Adam and Eve. Watch as courage triumphs over the enemy in David and Goliath, and relive the amazing adventure of Jonah and the Whale. Aslo included: Noa's Ark, The Story of Moses and Samson and Delilah.

DVD:

DVD

DVD