Bible

Produced by the Biblical Archaeology Society.
57 minutes; released 1999.
N.T. Wright speaks about the apparent contradiction between the Dead Sea Scroll document called 4QMMT and the teachings of Paul. A Biblical Archaeology Society presentation.

Produced by Liturgical Press.
20-minute episodes; released 2006.
Part of the Little Rock Scripture Study series.

Produced by Platinum Disc, LLC.
80 minutes; released 2006.
A documentary about the Last Supper with information about the significance of each food eaten. Also includes a bonus feature, "The Miracle of the Holy Temple".

Directed by Hershel Shanks.
210 minutes; released 2003.
Travel to the land in which Jesus grew up, preached, worked wonders, gathered followers and, finally, was crucified and buried. Your host for this archaeological journey to Galilee, Jerusalem and the Judean Desert is Hershel Shanks, editor of Biblical Archaeology Review.

Produced by the Biblical Archaeology Society.
74 minutes; released 2007.
A video journey through Jerusalem's archaeological past with Biblical Archaeology Review editor Hershel Shanks.

Produced by the Biblical Archaeology Society.
307 minutes; released 2008.
Five lectures from the Biblical Archaeology Society: “Moses, Akhenaten and Monotheism”, “King Solomon's Mines and the Archaeology of the Edom Lowlands”, “The Three Favorite Books at Qumran”, “Jews, Romans and Persians at Dura-Europos”, and “The Use of Imaging Technologies to Reclaim Inscriptions from Biblical Times”.

Produced by the Teaching Company.
45-minute lectures; released 2003.
This course is a scholarly treatment of the Bible as literature that examines the many literary and cultural themes that originate in the Bible. Michael Sugrue and three other Princeton University professors take an analytical rather than a spiritual approach.

Produced by the Biblical Archaeology Society.
290 minutes; released 2005.
The Bible in Context presents a variety of lectures where scholars discuss how new archaeological finds and textual discoveries are changing our perception of ancient Israelite religion, history, myth, and the Bible.

Produced by Ascension Press.
50-minute episodes; released 2008.
Jeff Cavins introduces the fourteen narrative books of the Bible (Genesis, Exodus, Numbers, Joshua, Judges, 1 and 2 Samuel, 1 and 2 Kings, Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther, 1 Maccabees, Acts).

Directed by Hershel Shanks.
300 minutes; released 2003.
Visits to the archaeological digs at Ashkelon, Hazor, Jezreel, Megiddo, Tel Nami and Tel Gezer.

Produced by Biblical Archaeology Society.
296 minutes; released 2008.
Five lectures from the Biblical Archaeology Society: “Sennacerib's Campaign Against Jerusalem”, “The Siloam Tunnel Inscription: A Clue to the Formation of Biblical Literature”, “A Pilgrimage to Ancient Dan”, “Herod's Jewel: New Insights into Caesarea Maritima”, and “Dor: Port of Trade on the Mediterranean Coast”.

Produced by the Teaching Company.
30-minute lectures; released 2009.
In his 36 lectures, Father Joseph W. Koterski talks about the body of writings from the Old Testament that have influenced theologians, philosophers, and laypeople for millennia. He presents these teachings within the Jewish and Christian traditions and compares the varying versions of these texts.

Produced by the Teaching Company.
30-minute lectures; released 2006.
The Book of Genesis, regardless of our faith, is something with which almost all of us in the Western world are familiar - a foundational work of our culture we have read and, we believe, understood. After all, its language, despite its remarkable elegance, is simple. Its powerful sentences are short. And its messages glisten with clarity. Or do they? Is it possible that the understanding of the Book of Genesis we've all grown up with isn't as complete as we'd like to believe?

Produced by Biblical Archaeology Society.
60 minutes; released 2004.
Hershel Shanks defends the authenticity of the so-called “James Ossuary”, a first-century bone burial box.

Directed by Stephen K. Ray.
90 minutes; released 2006.
Best-selling Catholic author Ray takes the viewer on an exciting journey through ancient Israel following the saga of King David and King Solomon. Part of The Footprints of God series.

Produced by the Biblical Archaeology Society.
1003 minutes; released 2006.
Twenty fascinating and easy-to-follow lectures from the Biblical Archaeology Society's Seminar at St. Olaf College.

Directed by Russell Slayden.
60-minute episodes; released 1993.
A six-part series of lectures on the Dead Sea scrolls by scholars with hands-on experience deciphering and interpreting these 2,000-year-old documents.

Produced by Biblical Archaeology Society.
56 minutes; released 1999.
James VanderKam delivers a point-by-point comparison of the Dead Sea Scrolls and the New Testament.

Produced by the Biblical Archaeology Society.
222 minutes; released 2006.
Four lectures from the Biblical Archaeology Society: Aren Maeir on “The Philistines and the Bible”, Uzi Avner on “The Biblical-Time Sanctuary in the Timna Valley and Its Social Religious Implications”, Daniel Schowalter on “Top Ten Reasons to Visit the Decapolis”, and Gary Rendsburg on “Israel Without the Bible.”

Produced by the Little Rock Scripture Study.
20-minute episodes; released 1993.
Part of the Little Rock Scripture Study series.

Directed by David Nunn.
58 minutes; released 2004.
Nunn visits Old and New Testament sites in present-day Jordan including Sodom, Mount Hor, Mount Nebo, Peta, and Bethany.

Produced by the Little Rock Scripture Study.
20-minute episodes; released 1992.
Part of the Little Rock Scripture Study series.

Directed by Catherine Tatge.
60-minute episodes; released 2005.
Bill Moyers hosts a panel which discusses particular stories in the Book of Genesis.

Produced by the Little Rock Scripture Study.
20-minute episodes; released 1992.
Part of the Little Rock Scripture Study series.

Produced by the Biblical Archaeology Society.
54 minutes; released 2001.
Michael Coogan examines Biblical descriptions of God's feet. A Biblical Archaeology Society presentation.

Directed by Norris J. Chumley.
117 minutes; released 1995.
Numerous people, including Deepak Chopra, Maya Angelou, Tim Robbins, the Rev. Calvin Butts, read and analyze Jesus's "living gospel." Based on scholar Stephen Mitchell's popular book.

Produced by the Liturgical Press.
20-minute episodes; released 2006.
Part of the Little Rock Scripture Study series.

Produced by the Liturgical Press.
20-minute episodes; released 2006.
Part of the Little Rock Scripture Study series.

Produced by the Liturgical Press.
20-minute episodes; released 2008.
Part of the Little Rock Scripture Study series.

Produced by the Liturgical Press.
20-minute episodes; released 2001.
Part of the Little Rock Scripture Study series.

Produced by the Eternal Word Television Network.
30-minute episodes; released 2005.
Tim Gray leads a group of college students on a study of the Gospel of John.

Directed by James Barrat.
87 minutes; released 2006.
Most people associate Judas Iscariot with treachery, yet an ancient gospel found in the sands of Egypt paints a very different picture of the apostle. In this National Geographic documentary, a team of Biblical detectives seeks to determine the authenticity of this fragile document while offering a fresh viewpoint on Jesus' betrayal.

Directed by Yale Roe.
510 minutes; released 2004.
Narrated by Nobel Prize winning author Elie Wiesel, this series uses Historical Reenactments and visuals of great works of art to tell the stories of Adam and Eve, Cain and Abel, Abraham and Isaac, Job, Moses, David.

Directed by Thomas Dunton.
30-minute lectures; released 2002.
Amy-Jill Levine, professor of New Testament at the Vanderbilt University Divinity School, examines specific biblical characters and explores how they have been assessed across the centuries by historians and artists, theologians, and worshipers.

Produced by the Teaching Company.
30-minute lectures; released 2002.
These lectures take a closer look at many of these characters and the reasons they still stir our imaginations. They include Adam and Eve, Noah, Moses, Abraham, Rachel, Leah, Joseph, Miriam, Aaron, Samson's women, Jezebel, Ahab, Ruth, Jonah, Esther, Judith, Susanna, Daniel, and many others. They demonstrate well Professor Levine's conviction that "each fresh reading of these texts can teach us something new."

Produced by the Teaching Company.
30-minute lectures; released 2000.
Presents lectures on the "man behind the myth," Jesus of Nazareth. Includes an analysis of his life and times from a historical perspective.

Produced by the Teaching Company.
30-minute lectures; released 2005.
The New Testament stands unchallenged, in the words of Professor Bart D. Ehrman, not only as the "bestseller of all time" but also as the most important "book (or collection of books) in the history of Western civilization." Professor Ehrman draws on the award-winning teaching skills and style that have made him one of our most popular lecturers to offer a fast-moving yet thorough introduction to key issues in the development of Christianity.

Produced by the Biblical Archaeology Society.
55 minutes; released 2001.
Richard Rohrbaugh elucidates the concepts of honor and shame, which he sees as core values in Mediterranean culture and thus of the Biblical world. A Biblical Archaeology Society presentation.

Produced by the Biblical Archaeology Society.
220 minutes; released 2006.
Four lectures from the Biblical Archaeology Society: Bart D. Ehrman on “The Crucifixion in Various Gospels of Peter”, Birger A. Pearson on “Apollos and First-Century Alexandrian Christianity”, James D. Tabor on “The Jesus Dynasty: Why the Royal Family of Jesus Was Largely Forgotten”, and Sidnie White Crawford on “What Do the Dead Sea Scrolls Teach Us About the Bible?”.

Produced by the Liturgical Press.
20-minute programs; released 1996.
Part of the Little Rock Scripture Study series.

Produced by the Liturgical Press.
20-minute episodes; released 2006.
An exploration of Old Testament history, theology, and stories, from the creation accounts of Genesis to the fall of the Northern Kingdom and its prophets. Part of the Little Rock Scripture Study series.

Produced by the Biblical Archaeology Society.
63 minutes; released 1999.
Lawrence Stager discusses biblical descriptions of several gardens, including the Garden of Eden. A Biblical Archaeology Society presentation.

Produced by the Biblical Archaeology Society.
283 minutes; released 2008.
Four stimulating lectures by archaeologist Dan Bahat: Jerusalem in the Time of Jesus; The Temple Mount and Jesus; The Church of the Holy Sepulchre from Its Inception; Holy Places in Jerusalem and Their Origins.

Produced by the Biblical Archaeology Society.
256 minutes; released 2005.
Lectures by five eminent Bible scholars and archaeologists revealing how recent discoveries are changing the way we view the world of Jesus and the earliest Christians.

Produced by the Biblical Archaeology Society.
43 minutes; released 2008.
Hershel Shanks explores the site where the Dead Sea scrolls were discovered and poses important questions to leading Bible scholars and archaeologists.

Produced by Biblical Archaeology Society.
60-minute episodes; released 2008.
In four fascinating lectures Professor James H. Charlesworth of Princeton Theological Seminary uncovers the links between the Dead Sea scrolls and the developing theologies of Judaism and Christianity.

Produced by the Teaching Company.
30-minute lectures; released 2004.
The course examines not only the canonical Gospels of Mark, Matthew, Luke, and John familiar to us from the New Testament, but also the many other, apocryphal narratives and literary works that have also contributed to our perceptions of Jesus, Mary, and Christianity. All of these works are encompassed by the word "Gospel."

Produced by the Biblical Archaeology Society.
286 minutes; released 2008.
Five lectures: “The 'Tomb of Jesus'--Who Were Buried There?”, “The Battle for Judaism--Archaeology and History vs. the Social Sciences and Cultural Anthropology”, “The Temple, Aramaic Epigraphy and the Historical Jesus”, “The Importance of Rhetoric for Understanding Paul's Letters”, and “Literary forgery and Counter Forgery in Early Christian Tradition”.

Produced by Biblical Archaeology Society.
59 minutes; released 1999.
James Tabor combines clues from the Gospel of John, the story of Elijah, the Dead Sea Scrolls, and other historical writings, that point to the location of a Jesus hideout east of Jordan, near Calim. A Biblical Archaeology Society presentation.

Produced by the Little Rock Scripture Study.
20-minute episodes; released 1996.
Part of the Little Rock Scripture Study series.

Produced by the Ignatius Press.
65 minutes; released 1999.
In this documentary, St. Joseph is treated not merely as the chosen father of Jesus, but as an exemplary husband, father, and man of God.

Produced by the Biblical Archaeology Society.
248 minutes; released 2005.
In this collection, four noted archaeologists lecture on their most recent excavations. Learn the latest on The Cave of Letters expedition (Carl Savage), The John the Baptist Cave at Suba (James Tabor), what's new at the excavations at Biblical Gath tell - es-Safi (Aren Maier) and the final frontier - underwater exploration (Shelley Wachsman).

Produced by the Eternal Word Television Network.
28-minute episodes; released 2006.
Franciscan University of Steubenville professor Scott Hahn and author Mike Aquilina explore the relationship between the Mass and the Book of Revelation.

Produced by the Little Rock Scripture Study.
20-minute episodes; released 1998.
A visual and spiritual journey to the Holy Land. This course identifies key places and landscapes of the Bible. Part of the Little Rock Scripture Study series.

Produced by Salt+Light.
5 discs; released 2009.
Archbishop Thomas Collins of Toronto leads a prayerful reflection about the Sermon on the Mount from the Gospel of Saint Matthew.

Produced by the Eternal Word Television Network.
30-minute programs; released 2007.
Scott Hahn explores the vital link between the Bible and the liturgy, showing how scriptural texts have been tied to public worship from the time of the Jewish temple to the present day.

Produced by the Liturgical Press.
20-minute episodes; released 2005.
An introduction to Paul's captivity epistles. Part of the Little Rock Scripture Study series.

Produced by Vision Video.
69 minutes; released 2008.
Rick Steves introduces two separate programs, “The Life of Apostle Paul” and “The Life of Apostle Peter”.

Produced by the Eternal Word Television Network.
30-minute episodes; released 2005.
"If you're a Christian, you should know your Savior," said EWTN foundress Mother Angelica. This series brings you vintage Mother Angelica episodes that will profit your soul and cheer your spirit. Taped in front of a live audience, each episode demonstrates Mother's insights, wisdom and humor, which beautifully penetrate her reflections on the Old and New Testaments.

Produced by the Biblical Archaeology Society.
45-minute lectures; released 2007.
Twelve lectures from the Biblical Archaeology Society about forgotten gospels and Gnosticism.

Directed by Jon Leven.
30-minute lectures; released 2002.
Lectures on the history and varieties of Christian doctrines in the early church.

Produced by the Ignatius Press.
56 minutes; released 2007.
Leading scholars of early Christianity discuss the relationship between the writings of the New Testament and various Gnostic writings such as the Gospel of Thomas.

Directed by Simcha Jacobovici.
105 minutes; released 2007.
In 1980, a first-century tomb was uncovered in Jerusalem which some believed to be the lost tomb of Jesus and his family. In this somewhat sensational documentary, filmmaker Jacobovici looks at the controversy surrounding the finding and considers its possible implications on the Christian faith.

Directed by Stephen K. Ray and Janet L. Ray.
90 minutes; released 2003.
Best-selling Catholic author Stephen Ray takes the viewer to Egypt, Jordan, and Israel in his study of the prophet Moses. Part of The Footprints of God series.

Directed by Moshe Alpert.
52-minute episodes; released 2004.
An entertaining documentary about the animals and plants of Palestine.

Produced by the Teaching Company.
30-minute lectures; released 2000.
Presents a series of twenty-four lectures that examines in detail the New Testament. Professor Bart Ehrman discusses its form, the methods of composition, its authors and their original audiences, and the surrounding historical context. He focuses on questions of historical evidence and explanation rather than on issues of religious belief and theological truth.

Directed by Thomas Dunton.
30-minute lectures; released 2001.
These lectures offer an introduction to the history, literature, and religion of ancient Israel and early Judaism as it is presented in the collection of texts called the Old Testament, the Hebrew Bible, and the Tanakh. Attention is given not only to the content of the biblical books but also to the debates over their meaning and the critical methods through which they have been interpreted.

Directed by Frank Frost.
56 minutes; released 2003.
A guide to Biblical and early Christian sites in Turkey.

Produced by the Eternal Word Television Network.
28-minute episodes; released 2005.
Using the chronological narrative of the Bible, Franciscan University of Steubenville professor Scott Hahn and Catholic evangelist Jeff Cavins introduce salvation history from Genesis to the early Church. A broad overview of Bible history is followed by in-depth discussions of themes pertinent to each of the periods covered.

Directed by David Eisenbise.
30 minutes; released 2003.
An aerial view of the holiest sites in Christendom including locations in Israel, Egypt, Greece, and Rome.

Produced by the Little Rock Scripture Study.
25-minute lectures; released 1995.
An introduction to the world of the early Church and the writings that emerged from the first Christian communities. Part of the Little Rock Scripture Study series.

Produced by the Eternal Word Television Network.
30-minute episodes; released 2009.
Father Mariusz Koch, CFR, leads an energetic troupe of young adults in a lively discussion about the parables and how we can apply their wisdom to our lives.

Produced by the Scripture Study Office of the Diocese of Little Rock in Arkansas and the Liturgical Press of Collegeville, Minnesota.
20-minute programs; released 1992.
Hosted by Father Stephen J. Binz. Part of the Little Rock Scripture Study series.

Produced by the Eternal Word Television Network.
90 minutes; released 2006.
Raymond Arroyo and Jeff Cavins tour various sites in the Holy Land, including Bethlehem, the Sa of Galilee, and Jerusalem.

Directed by Stephen K. Ray and Janet L. Ray.
90 minutes; released 2004.
Best-selling Catholic author Ray takes the viewer to Israel, Syria, Turkey, Greece, and Italy in his study of Saint Paul. Part of The Footprints of God series.

Directed by David Eisenbise.
75 minutes; released 2003.
Best-selling Catholic author Stephen Ray takes the viewer to Galilee, Jerusalem, and Rome in his study of St. Peter the Apostle. He answers questions about the infallibility of the Pope, papal succession, and the truth of Catholic teaching. Part of The Footprints of God series.

Produced by the Liturgical Press.
20-minute episodes; released 1993.
Part of the Little Rock Scripture Study series.

Produced by the Little Rock Scripture Study.
21-minute episodes; released 1993.
Part of the Little Rock Scripture Studies series.

Produced by Steve Rockwell Productions.
177 minutes; released 2005.
A debate held in Toronto, July 16, 2005, between Muslim evangelist Steve Rockwell and Christian pastor Peter Youngren of World Impact Ministries. Subtitled "Islam vs. Christianity: The Perfect Gift."

Produced by the Eternal Word Television Network.
30-minute episodes; released 2007.
Convert from Judaism, Rosalind Moss, illuminates the Gospel of Luke with a treasury of anecdotes and life experiences collected on her own journey to the Catholic Faith.

Produced by the Liturgical Press.
20-minute episodes; released 2007.
Part of the Little Rock Scripture Study series.

Produced by the Eternal Word Television Network.
28-minute episodes; released 1998.
Father Alfred McBride discusses the meaning of hope found in the Book of Revelation.

Directed by David Nunn.
40 minutes; released 1999.
Host Nunn takes viewers to Turkey on a tour of the seven cities mentioned in Revelation chapters 2-3.

Produced by the Biblical Archaeology Society.
45-minute lectures; released 2007.
Eight lectures from the Bible & Archaeology Fest IX.

Directed by Donna Zuckerbrot and Daniel Zuckerbrot.
48 minutes; released 2005.
A documentary about a Vancouver woman artist and calligrapher who decided to create a Torah scroll.

Produced by Blue Skies Productions.
41 minutes; released 2005.
David Nunn visits various sites from St. Paul's second missionary journey, including Neapolis, Phillipi, Thessalonica, Berea, Meteroa, Corinth, and Ephesus.

Produced by the History Channel and A & E Television Networks.
68 minutes; released 2000.
Theologians explore the life and legacy of St. Paul through an in-depth analysis of his writings.

Produced by the Teaching Company.
30-minute lectures; released 2006.
Since the invention of the printing press, the world's consistently bestselling book has been the Bible. Since 1815, it has been printed an estimated five billion times. By the end of 2005, it had been translated into 2,043 languages. In the Western world, the Bible is easy to find: In most hotel rooms, it is handier than the Yellow Pages. And yet, what do many of us know about this ancient and influential text? Compiled over centuries, the Bible is considered to be both a divinely inspired message and the work of human authors.

Produced by Weller/Grossman Productions and A & E Television Networks.
100 minutes; released 1999.
A History Channel documentary about the twelve men who were the first followers of Jesus.

Produced by the Eternal Word Television Network.
28-minute episodes; released 2006.
Father Benedict Groeschel discusses the Ten Commandments.

Produced by the Biblical Archaeology Society.
190 minutes; released 2006.
Four lectures from the Biblical Archaeology Society: Richard Rohrbaugh on “The Evil Eye: Core Belief in the Ancient Mediterranean World”, Shalom Paul on “Jerusalem of Gold: From Sumer to Shemer”, James Charlesworth on “The Symbol of the Serpent in the Bible: Surprising and Challenging Archaeological Insights”, and Michael Homan on “Beer, the Bible and Archaeology”.

Produced by 23rd Publications.
23 minutes; released 2004.
Author Stephen Binz helps viewers to read and understand the Bible in the Catholic tradition.

Produced by the Liturgical Press.
95 minutes; released 2005.
Focus on the biblical stories that provide background for the mysteries of the rosary. The stories of Jesus are the best way to focus prayer, and the rosary has provided a traditional format. Part of the Little Rock Scripture Study series.

Produced by the Little Rock Scripture Study.
20-minute episodes; released 1999.
Part of the Little Rock Scripture Study series.

Produced by WGBH Boston Video.
168 minutes; released 2005.
Bruce Feiler guides the viewer through various sites from the Torah.

Produced by the Liturgical Press.
20-minute episodes; released 2001.
Part of the Little Rock Scripture Study series.

Produced by the Transfiguration Center for Spiritual Renewal.
156 minutes; released 2004.
This DVD journeys through Sacred Scripture's commentary on 20 important biblical subjects. Hosted by best-selling Catholic author Patrick Madrid.

Produced by A & E Home Video.
150 minutes; released 2002.
New scientific research reveals insight into the origin of the Holy Scriptures. Leading biblical experts journey back to the land and the times of the Bible's very creation to probe its most profound mysteries.

Produced by the Little Rock Scripture Study.
20-minute episodes; released 2000.
Part of the Little Rock Scripture Study series.

Produced by the Little Rock Scripture Study.
20-minute episodes; released 2001.
Part of the Little Rock Scripture Study series.

Produced by the Little Rock Scripture Study.
20-minute episodes; released 1997.
Part of the Little Rock Scripture Study series.

Directed by George Torok.
28 minutes; released 2005.
A documentary about the teachings of the Second Vatican Council on Sacred Scripture. Part of the Vatican II, Civilization of Love series.

Produced by the Eternal Word Television Network.
30-minute episodes; released 2005.
Father Andrew Apostoli gives an impassioned meditation of the Gospel according to St. John.