from September 9 on New Faith Network
Do you love seeing Bible stories brought to life in an impressive way? Then we have good news. Starting September 9, The Bible Collection is coming to New Faith Network! A remarkable film collection in which ten well-known stories from the Old and New Testaments are brought to the screen on an epic scale.
The films were shot at impressive locations in Italy, Morocco, Israel and Tunisia. With sweeping landscapes, large-scale sets and beautiful costumes, the world of the Bible is brought vividly to life. The collection also features an impressive cast, with well-known actors including Ben Kingsley, Christopher Lee, Gary Oldman, Sean Bean, Jonathan Pryce, F. Murray Abraham and Patrick Dempsey.
And there is another reason to rediscover these classics: the films have been fully remastered in HD. You may remember seeing some of these stories on television years ago. Now you can experience them again in renewed picture quality — and share them with a new generation.
Curious which stories you will be able to watch? Here are three of our favourites to get you started.
Our 3 favourites:
Joseph
Available from September 9
Jealousy, betrayal, imprisonment and, ultimately, salvation: Joseph’s story has everything you could want from a compelling biblical drama. As Jacob’s favorite son, he arouses great jealousy in his brothers, who eventually sell him into slavery. In Egypt, Joseph faces major setbacks, but through it all he continues to trust in God. In the end, God turns the evil done to Joseph into good and uses him to save many lives.
The film was shot in Ouarzazate, Morocco, where the sweeping landscapes convincingly bring ancient Egypt to life. Ben Kingsley takes on the role of Potiphar, while Paul Mercurio plays Joseph.
Esther
Available from September 30
A young Jewish woman becomes queen and faces a life-or-death choice: remain silent and protect herself, or answer her calling and risk everything to save her people. Esther is a powerful story of courage, faith and trusting God when everything is at stake. This adaptation shows how God can be at work even when He seems to remain in the background.
Esther was also filmed in Ouarzazate, Morocco. The desert landscapes give the film a historic and authentic feel. The leading roles include Louise Lombard as Esther and F. Murray Abraham as Mordecai.
Moses
Available from November 25
Moses never asked to become a leader. Yet God calls him to lead the people of Israel out of slavery in Egypt. What follows is an epic story of doubt, obedience, liberation and a God who never abandons His people.
The sweeping filming locations in Morocco transport you to the world of ancient Egypt and the time of Moses. With Ben Kingsley as Moses and Christopher Lee as the Pharaoh, this beloved Bible story receives an impressive adaptation.
All films from The Bible Collection on NFN
Want to see more? In addition to these three adaptations, Genesis, Abraham, David, Jacob, Solomon, Jeremiah and Paul of Tarsus are also coming to New Faith Network. Check out the release schedule and don’t miss a single film in this impressive collection of Bible adaptations.
Will you be watching with us?
Perhaps you have known some of these stories your whole life, or perhaps you are discovering them for the very first time. Either way, The Bible Collection invites you to experience the stories from God’s Word anew, now in beautifully remastered quality.
Which one will you watch first?
The Bible Collection is available on New Faith Network from September 9. Try New Faith Network free for 14 days.