Empires - The Kingdom of David - The Saga of the Israelites
by Carl Byker, Mitch Wilson
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Actor: F. Murray Abraham, Glenn Hoeffner, Jake Borowski, Keith David, Rene AuberjonoisDirector: Carl Byker, Mitch Wilson
Brand: Paramount
Producer: Carl Byker
Writer: Carl Byker
Producer: Brian Donegan
Producer: David Davis
Writer: David Mrazek
Writer: Isaac Mizrahi
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown), Dolby Digital 5.1; English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 5.1
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, NTSC, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.66:1
Running Time: 220 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2005-03-08
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: PBS
Movie Reviews of Empires - The Kingdom of David - The Saga of the Israelites
Movie Review: Sterling
Summary: 5 Stars
I have to say that I'm a complete neophyte when it comes to The Bible--particularly the Old Testament. Thus, experts in the eras described here may not find these DVDs as beguiling as I did, but all four parts were extremely educational in my view. With documentaries, generally I don't assume that they're going to tell me everything I need to know about a subject. What I really want is a sound overview which is precisely what Kingdom of David provides. The segments featuring the Rabbis and the various Biblical scholars were the ones I found most appealing. Further, I think that the partial reenactments are effective and pique one's attention. Yes, there is a lot of information to be gleaned here but it certainly isn't boring. As an example, many Christians may not have been previously aware of the connection between Jesus and Hillel. Indeed, this was the first I ever heard of it. Overall, I think this DVD offers up good value.
Summary of Empires - The Kingdom of David - The Saga of the Israelites
This tells the epic story of the jews and the creation of the worlds 1st and most profoundly monotheistic religion. The stories of patriarch abraham the liberator moses the poet king david and his son solomon all come to life in the dramatic tale of loss and triumph that shaped humanitys moral struggle. Studio: Paramount Home Video Release Date: 03/08/2005 Run time: 240 minutes Rating: Nr