The Bible and Gospels

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01: Creation and the Flood | Testament: The Bible in Animation

BBC Two | 1996 | 26'50''

**From 13.43 features sound and video issues, this is the only copy the BBC can provide. As his ark crosses th...

02: Abraham | Testament: The Bible in Animation

BBC Two | 1996 | 25'17''

When God told Abraham that he and his wife Sarah would have a son, Abraham was astounded, for Sarah was long past child beari...

The seven days of creation | Testament: The Bible in Animation

BBC Two | 1996 | 5'00''

The story of the creation of the world by God, according to the book of Genesis.

04: Moses | Testament: The Bible in Animation

BBC Two | 1996 | 27'24''

A spectacular drama of the Israelite exodus from Egypt, which charts Moses's journey from hot-headed youth to the mouthpiece of...

God and Abraham | Testament: The Bible in Animation

BBC Two | 1996 | 3'15''

The story of Abraham agreeing the Covenant with God and being promised a son.

The Sacrifice of Isaac | Testament: The Bible in Animation

BBC Two | 1996 | 4'23''

The story of Abraham agreeing to sacrifice his son Isaac to God.

The ten plagues of Egypt | Testament: The Bible in Animation

BBC Two | 1996 | 6'10''

God unleashes the ten plagues after the Pharaoh refuses to let the Jews leave Egypt.

The Bible: The Old Testament | Pathways of Belief

BBC Two | 2004 | 19'17''

Presenter Simon Thomas explores the Old Testament and looks at how modern Christians are inspired by its message.

Christianity: The Bible | Pathways of Belief

BBC Two | 1997 | 14'06''

Programme for 7-9 year olds looking at the importance of the Bible.

08: Daniel | Testament: The Bible in Animation

BBC Two | 1996 | 24'49''

Much loved and respected by the conqueror, King Darius, Daniel provoked great jealousy among the court advisers. Divine love a...

09: Jonah | Testament: The Bible in Animation

BBC Two | 1996 | 25'43''

The prophet Jonah rejects God's call to go to Nineveh, but divine intervention, and a great fish brings him to the evil city wh...

07: Elijah | Testament: The Bible in Animation

BBC Two | 1996 | 27'10''

Elijah, the one prophet of The Lord God, sets out to save Israel from the corrupt King Ahab and his evil Queen Jezebel.

06: David and Saul | Testament: The Bible in Animation

BBC Two | 1996 | 27'25''

Tormented by demons, King Saul sends for a musician, David, to calm his mind, little knowing the young man will one da...

03: Joseph | Testament: The Bible in Animation

BBC Two | 1996 | 26'23''

Sold into slavery by his jealous brothers, Joseph uses his skills to interpret dreams and becomes seated at the right hand of ...

Jonah in Nineveh | Testament: The Bible in Animation

BBC Two | 1996 | 6'00''

The story of Jonah and God's sparing of the city of Nineveh.

Jonah's attempt to escape God's prophecy | Testament: The Bible in Animation

BBC Two | 1996 | 7'15''

The story of Jonah's attempt to escape the responsibility of being prophet.

Daniel in the lion's den | Testament: The Bible in Animation

BBC Two | 1996 | 3'28''

The story of Daniel's imprisonment in the lions' den after choosing his God over his king.

Nebuchadnezzar's dreams | Testament: The Bible in Animation

BBC Two | 1996 | 4'07''

The story of Daniel saving the Magi through his interpretation of the dreams of Nebuchadnezzar.

Elisha | Testament: The Bible in Animation

BBC Two | 1996 | 4'45''

The story of Elisha receiving a double portion of the inheritance of the spirit of Elijah.

Elijah and the fire from heaven | Testament: The Bible in Animation

BBC Two | 1996 | 5'07''

The story of Elijah proving his God to be the true one over the Canaanite deity Baal.

The Nativity story

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Part 1 | The Nativity

BBC One | 2011 | 56'51''

Retelling of the classic biblical tale. Mary counts her blessings when her parents arrange to marry her to a local carpenter, Joseph. But events soon t...

Mary visits Elizabeth | The Nativity

BBC One | 2011 | 4'52''

In a dramatised retelling of the Nativity, Mary visits her cousin Elizabeth.

Part 2 | The Nativity

BBC One | 2011 | 57'09''

Retelling of the classic biblical tale. Mary and Joseph travel to Bethlehem, where she gives birth in a stable. And the Magi hurry towards the greatest...