- N - (New Testament)

VCN-800 DISCOVERING THE YOUNG CHURCH SERIES (Y/A); 3 VC's ; 12 parts 20 to 25 min. ea.; Guide; EcuFilm, 1987.

Filmed in the historic land of the Bible. Each episode deals with an aspect of the early Christian Church and its leadership. The Rev. Gordon Moyes serves as host.

.1 Ep. 1 PETER: DISCIPLE. Ep. 2 PETER: WITNESS. Ep. 3 PETER: MISSIONARY.

Ep. 4 STEPHEN: MARTYR.

.2 Ep. 5 JAMES AND JUDE: BROTHERS. Ep. 6 TIMOTHY AND TITUS: MINISTERS. Ep. 7 THE HEBREWS: BELIEVERS. Ep. 8 JOHN: VISIONARY.

.3 Ep. 9 THE SEVEN CHURCHES PART 1: EPHESUS AND SMYRNA. Ep. 10 THE SEVEN CHURCHES PART 2: PERGAMUN AND THYATIRA. Ep. 11 THE SEVEN CHURCHES PART 3: SARDIS, LAODICEA AND PHILADELPHIA. Ep. 12 THE REVELATION OF JOHN.

VCN-801 PAUL: AN APOSTLE TO THE NATIONS (Y/A); 3 VC's, 3-30 min. parts ea.; Guide; Graded Press, 1987.

A three-part series on the life, ministry and thoughts of the apostle Paul. Pictures of the settings of Paul's life give a new understanding to his life and letters. May be used with the study book series, Paul.

.1 TARSUS, JERUSALEM, AND ANTIOCH.

.2 EPHESUS, PHILIPPI, THESSALONIKI.

.3 ATHENS, CORINTH, ROME.

VCN-802 DISCOVERING PAUL SERIES- (Y/A); 3 videos, 4 parts per video, 20 to 25 min. each part; Guide; EcuFilm, 1986.

The Reverend Gordon Moyes of Wesley Central Mission hosts this series filmed in the historic land of the Bible.

.1 Ep. 1 Paul the Pharisee Ep. 2 Paul the Persecutor Ep. 3 Paul the Preacher Ep. 4 Paul the Pastor.

` .2 Ep. 5 Paul the Pioneer Ep. 6 Paul the Protagonist Ep. 7 Paul the Philosopher Ep. 8 Paul the Patriot.

.3 Ep. 9 Paul the Proclaimer Ep. 10 Paul the Prophet Ep. 11 Paul the Prisoner Ep. 12 Paul the Person.

VCN-803 A.D.- (Y/A); 3 videos, 12 sessions, 120 min. per video; Guide; Gospel Films, 1988.

This mini-series follows the "Jesus of Nazareth" series and covers the years from 30 - 69 A.D. It portrays the rising confrontation between the mighty Roman Empire, Jewish Zealots and the early Christians.

.1 Session 1 Covers the events immediately following Jesus' crucifixion, resurrection and appearances to the men on the road to Emmaus and to the disciples in the Upper Room. A fictional storyline goes with the Biblical story.

Session 2 Covers events from Acts 2 - Day of Pentecost, the coming of the Holy Spirit, Peter's sermon and aspects of Jewish life.

Session 3 Peter and John heal the lame man. Roman life is illustrated.

Session 4 Uses video tapes 1 and 2. The story includes the appointment of seven deacons, stoning of Stephen and growing persecution of believers.

.2 Session 5 Focuses on Saul's conversion and the response of the Christian Community. Includes the story of Priscilla and Aquila.

Session 6  Peter heals the man with the evil spirit, Philip encounters the Ethiopian, and Peter raises Tabitha.

Session 7 Focuses on Peter's vision of accepting Gentiles and the on-going debate about circumcision.

Session 8 Uses video tapes 2 and 3. The Biblical story has Paul preaching at Antioch and Peter miraculously released from prison.

.3 Session 9 Paul visits Corinth on his missionary travels. The Church continues its debate on circumcision.

Session 10 The action centers on Rome.

Session 11 Rome persecutes the Christians.

Session 12 Peter and Paul are executed. The fictional characters are in different stages of coming to faith.

VCN-804 A MIDDLE EASTERN PERSPECTIVE IN NEW TESTAMENT STUDIES by Dr. Ken Bailey- (A); 13 videos; 13 sessions; about 30 min. ea.; Resource sheets; Harvest, 1982.

Dr. Bailey is Research Professor of Middle Eastern New Testament Studies at the Tantur Ecumenical Institute for Theological Research in Jerusalem. He has lived in the Middle East most of his life. His rock-solid Biblical research, immersed in the Semitic mind, provides surprising insights. Ken's teaching is warm, human, and Christ-centered.

.1 -.4 Dr. Bailey presents the background of The Lord's Prayer. He uses both the Aramaic and Greek versions in order to clarify meanings.

.5 I CORINTHIANS 13, PART ONE: LOVE AND THE SPIRITUAL GIFTS- Dr. Bailey explores the imagery in I Corinthians and gives a fresh approach to the meaning of love, and other spiritual gifts.

.6 I CORINTHIANS 13, PART TWO: LOVE DEFINED- Dr. Bailey explores the meanings of love, patience, and faith as shown in I Corinthians 13.

.7 I CORINTHIANS 13, PART THREE- LOVE: A HARD AWAKENING- Dr. Bailey shows Paul's definition of faith that belief and obedience are inseparable. He uses an example of highest love from a personal experience.

.8 WOMEN IN THE NEW TESTAMENT, PART ONE- Contrasting Views and Female Theological Themes in the Old Testament- Dr. Bailey discusses both male and female aspects of God using Scripture for each aspect.

.9 WOMEN IN THE NEW TESTAMENT, PART TWO- Women Leaders- Beginning with a Biblical look at Ever, Dr. Bailey discusses many of the women of the New Testament. Included are Mary and Martha, Mary Magdalene, and Mary, whom he calls the first woman theologian. He points out that women were disciples, prophetesses, deacons, and ministers.

.10 WOMEN IN THE NEW TESTAMENT, PART THREE- The Virgin Mary: A Biblical View- Reveals Mary as a remarkable woman of faith and obedience. Dr. Bailey points out that Jesus recognized the significance of Mary as a person - a person of humility, courage, thoughtfulness, and prayer.

.11 WOMEN IN THE NEW TESTAMENT, PART FOUR- Men and Women Prophets: How Should They Dress?- Dr. Bailey shows how women in the New Testament have been given equal authority with men to prophesy and lead worship in the church.

.12 WOMEN IN THE NEW TESTAMENT, PART FIVE- Women Silent in the Church?- Dr. Bailey gives an explanation of Paul's comment that the women should keep silent in the church from I Corinthians 14. He also gives background for the admonition to women in I Timothy 2.

.13 WOMEN IN THE NEW TESTAMENT, PART SIX- Who Teaches Whom?, Human Sexuality and Mutual Submission- Dr. Bailey brings new light, based on his scholarship, to the Biblical teaching about sexuality and marriage relationships. He portrays Paul as being wise and freeing in his discussion of submission found in Ephesians 5.

VCN-805 THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES- (Y/A); 4 videos, 4 sessions, 46-48 min.; ea.; No guides; Nest Entertainment, 1995.

A Biblical narration of the book of Acts from the New International Version. The viewer will experience the time of mystery and wonder that follows the resurrection of Jesus. The video series includes Saul's Damascus Road conversion. This powerful and inspiring presentation features noted actors Dean Jones, James Brolin, and Jennifer O'Neill.

.1 VOL. ONE: CHAPTERS 1:1 - 8:3- Journey with the physician Luke as he tells the enthralling story of danger, struggle, and triumph that marks the birth of the Christian Church. Includes post-resurrection stories of Jesus, Pentecost, and the martyrdom of Stephen.

.2 VOL. TWO: CHAPTERS 8:4-13:52- Share Luke's adventure as the seeds of the new church are scattered throughout the land. Exciting stories include: mysterious escapes from prison, miraculous healings, and angelic encounters. Tells the story of Saul's conversion and his journey to Antioch with Barnabas.

.3 VOL. THREE: CHAPTERS 14-20- Luke tells the story of tempestuous years of conflict, danger, and turmoil as the young Christian Church opens its arms to the Gentile world. Journey with Paul, Barnabas, Silas, and Timothy as they teach and baptize, establish churches, and plant the seeds of faith throughout Greece and Macedonia. Witness the conversion of Lydia at Philippi.

.4 VOL. FOUR: CHAPTERS 21-28- Return with Paul to Jerusalem, as he ignores repeated warnings of personal danger to follow the call of the Holy Spirit. Stand with him in the temple as he is brought before the Sanhedrin. Observe how Paul, a prisoner in Rome, continues to teach and baptize, strive for harmony between Jewish tradition and Christian belief and help to convert the civilized world.

VCN-806 THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO MATTHEW- (Y/A); 4 videos, 58 min. ea.; No guide; The Visual Bible, NEST, 1994.

The Gospel story is told from the text of the NIV Bible. Matthew recounts the story of the life of Jesus enacted by Richard Kiley as Matthew and Bruce Marciano as Jesus.

.1 Chapters 1:1 - 9:1 - Video one includes the birth of Jesus, His baptism and temptation in the wilderness. The viewer walks with Jesus through Galilee as He calls His disciples, performs the first miracles, and begins His teaching.

.2 Chapters 9:2 - 14:36 - Jesus continues His teaching ministry using parables and other commonplace details to unveil profound spiritual truths. The feeding of the 5000 reveals the compassion and warm humanity of Jesus. Jesus interacts with His disciples.

.3 Chapters 15:1 - 23:39 - Jesus continues to heal the afflicted and teach His message of loving service to others. Jesus predicts His own death, cleanses the temple, and sets the scene for the traumatic final days.

.4 Chapters 24:1 - 28:20 - Jesus's final hours unfold with painful reality as the Last Supper and the Garden of Gethsemane experiences are re-enacted. All the events of Holy Week including the crucifixion and resurrection are dramatized.

VCN-807 PETER AND PAUL- (Y/A); 2 videos; 93 and 101 min.; Guide; Gateway Films, 1981.

.1 Session 1 - Saul Seized by Christ

Session 2 - Saul's Entrance into Christian Work

Session 3 - Saul Meets Peter

Session 4 - Peter's Release from Prison

Session 5 - Paul and Barnabas Go to Asia

Session 6 - Stoned at Lystra

Session 7 - The Jerusalem Council

.2 Session 8 - Christianity Spreads to Europe

Session 9 - Paul Carries the Gospel to the Greeks

Session 9A- Paul's Third Missionary Journey

Session 10 - Paul Arrested in the Temple

Session 11 - Paul Comes to Rome

Session 12 - Paul's Roman Imprisonment

Session 13 - Peter's Ministry and Death in Rome

VCN-808 SOUNDINGS IN THE GOSPEL OF JOHN with Dr. F. Dale Bruner- (A); 6 videos; twenty 25 or 50 min. sessions; Guide; Essential Media Services, 1996.

Dr. F. Dale Bruner has been teaching religion at Whitworth College for over 13 years. His lively teaching style helps people grasp the Biblical basis of their faith in Jesus Christ through studies in the Gospel of John.

A.1 GAIN AND LOSS IN THE GOSPEL OF JOHN-25 min. sessions

Sessions 1 & 2 - John 4

Sessions 3 & 4 - John 9

A.2 Sessions 5 & 6 - John 20b

Sessions 7 & 8 - John 21a

These presentations are a forerunner of a commentary on the Gospel of John which Dr. Bruner will be publishing soon.

B.1 PROLOGUE OF THE GOSPEL OF JOHN-25-50 min. sessions

Sessions 1 & 2 - John 1:1-18

Sessions 3 & 4 - John 1:19-34

B.2 Sessions 5 & 6 - John 1:35-51

Sessions 7 & 8 - John 2

Dr. Bruner continues his in-depth study of John with a wonderful exposition of John's Hymn to the Word. It brings out the divine and human nature of Christ and explores the Wine and Whip stories in Chapter 2.

C.1 EVANGELISM AND REBIRTH-50 min. sessions

Session 1 - John 6a - Social Gospel

Session 2 - John 6b - Personal Gospel

C.2 Session 3 - John 6c - Celebrative Gospel

Session 4 - John 3 - Rebirth in the Gospel

Exploring the social, personal, and sacramental aspects of evangelism, Dr. Bruner inspires participants to examine their own evangelistic style and not to miss caring for the least among us.

VCN-809 HOW TO LIVE LIKE A CHRISTIAN IN A PAGAN WORLD, WITH THE APOSTLE PAUL AS A GUIDE with Dr. Jack Rogers- (A); 2 videos, 6 sessions-25 min. ea.; Guide; Essential Media Services, 1998.

Long before contemporary Christians became concerned with goddess worship and the influence of pagan religions, the Apostle Paul was confronting them in Greece and the Near East. Jack Rogers presents a balanced Biblical study of such issues as he reflects on his visits to sites in Greece and Turkey.

.1 (1) Is sex a realm of religion?

(2) Is goddess worship the way to wisdom?

(3) How do we deal with culture?

.2 (4) What is a Christian ethic?

(5) How did the ancient church affirm Jesus?

(6) How to live for a Savior who is divine and human.

VCN-810 TODAY'S TRUTHS FROM ANCIENT CORINTH with Ken Bailey- (A) 10 videos; 28-44 min. ea.; Guides; Essential Media, 1999.

The videos were filmed on location in ancient Corinth and Athens to teach the ancient truths of 1st Corinthians. They show how Paul dealt with issues that are critical today. Ken Bailey sees Paul presenting five very carefully constructed essays on the Cross, Sex, Paganism, Men and Women in Church, and the Resurrection.

.1 UNITY AND THE CROSS, PART ONE (41 min.)

.2 UNITY AND THE CROSS, PART TWO (29 min.)

.3 THEOLOGY OF HUMAN SEXUALITY, PART ONE (31:35 min.)

.4 THEOLOGY OF HUMANITY SEXUALITY, PART TWO (44:35 min.)

.5 CHRISTIANS IN A NON-CHRISTIAN WORLD (36:32 min.)

.6 MEN AND WOMEN IN WORSHIP (31:50 min.)

.7 GIFTS AND THE BODY OF CHRIST (31:10)

.8 LOVE: THE MOUNTAINS AND THE BRASS (32:10 min.)

.9 LOVE: THE HIGHER AND LOWER GIFTS (30:59 min.)

.10 THE RESURRECTION (31:35 min.)

VCN-811 THE APOSTLE PAUL: PURPOSE AND PASSION with Tom Wright- (A); 1 video, 6 sessions, 20-23 min. ea., 134 min. total time; Guide; EcuFilm, 1999.

Dr. Tom Wright is regarded as a world authority on the life, letters, and theology of Paul. He discusses Paul and his legacy for today with Dr. Pat Taylor Ellison. The six sessions are entitled:

l. The Apostle Paul

2. Paul's Understanding of Jesus

3. God's New Creation

4. Paul's View of Resurrection

5. God's New People

6. Paul for Today

VCN-812 THE GOSPELS with Tom Wright- (A); 1 video, 6 sessions, 25 min. ea.; Guide; EcuFilm, 2000.

Session 1- Jesus and the Four Gospels

Session 2- The Gospel of Matthew

Session 3- The Gospel of Mark

Session 4- The Gospel of Luke

Session 5- The Gospel of John

Session 6- Many Gospels, One Jesus

VCN-813 ROMANS: THE GREATEST LETTER EVER WRITTEN with Tom Wright- (A); 1 video, 6 sessions; 25 min. ea.; Guide; EcuFilm, 2000.

1. Paul's Letter to the Romans

2. Romans 1-4: God's Justice Revealed in Christ

3. Romans 5-8: God's New Exodus in Christ

4, Romans 9-11: God's Faithfulness to Israel

5. Romans 12-16: God's People in God's World

6. Romans Then and Now

VCN-814 BUILDING A ROBUST FAITH with Earl Palmer- (A); 2 videos, 3 sessions; Guide Essential Media Services.

Using the book of Philippians, Dr. Earl Palmer encourages healthy and stable Christian Discipleship.

.1 Session 1 A- Building a Robust Faith

(Philippians. 1:1-11)

Session 1 B- Finding Confidence and Security

(Philippians 1:12-26)

Session 2 A- Life in the Marketplace

(Philippians 1:27-2:4)

Session 2 B- Finding Christ as the Center

(Philippians 2:1-13)

.2 Session 3 A- The Reason for Rejoicing

(Philippians 4:1-7)

Session 3 B- Dealing with the Major and Minor Events of Life (Philippians 4:8-23)

VCN-815 THE NEW TESTAMENT: AN INTRODUCTION- (A); 1 video, 8 sessions; (Guide); The Teaching Company, 1994.

Lecturer Elizabeth McNamer, a native of Ireland, did undergraduate and graduate work in London and the United States. She received her doctorate in Education and History from Montana State University. She is now Professor of Religion at Rocky Mountain College.

A. Lectures 1 - 4

1. What is the New Testament?

2. The World of Jesus

3. Paul: His World

4. The Letters of Paul

B. Lectures 5 - 8

5. The Gospels of Mark and Matthew

6. The Writings of Luke: Gospel and Acts of the Apostles

7. Writings by John: Gospel of John and Book of Revelation

8. Letter to the Hebrews and the Catholic Letters

VCN-816 THE NEW TESTAMENT- (A); 2 videos; 24 sessions, 30 min. ea.; Guide; The Teaching Company, 2000.

Lecturer Bert Ehrman is the Bowman and Gordon Gray Professor of Religious Studies at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. He has written or edited 8 books.

.1 THE NEW TESTAMENT - PART I

A. Tape 1

Lecture 1 - The Early Christians and Their Literature

Lecture 2 - The Greco-Roman Context

Lecture 3 - Ancient Judaism

Lecture 4 - The Earliest Traditions about Jesus

Lecture 5 - Mark--Jesus the Suffering Son of God

Lecture 6 - Matthew--Jesus the Jewish Messiah

B. Tape 2

Lecture 7 Luke--Jesus the Savior of the World

Lecture 8 - John--Jesus the Man from Heaven

Lecture 9 - Noncanonical Gospels

Lecture 10 - The Historical Jesus--Sources and Problems

Lecture 11 - The Historical Jesus--Solutions and Methods

Lecture 12 - Jesus the Apocalyptic Prophet

 

.2 THE NEW TESTAMENT - PART II

A. Tape 1

Lecture 13 - The Acts of the Apostles

Lecture 14 - Paul--The Man, the Mission, and the Modus Operandi

Lecture 15 - Paul and the Crises of His Churches-- First Corinthians

Lecture 16 - Pauline Ethics

Lecture 17 - Paul's Letter to the Romans

Lecture 18 - Paul, Jesus, and James

B. Tape 2

Lecture 19 - The Deutero-Pauline Epistles

Lecture 20 - The Pastoral Epistles

Lecture 21 - The Book of Hebrews and the Rise of Christian Anti-Semitism

Lecture 22 - First Peter and the Persecution of the Early Christians

Lecture 23 - The Book of Revelation

Lecture 24 - Do We Have the Original New Testament?

VCN-817 THE ODYSSEY OF ST. PAUL with Dr. Paul Maier- (A); 2 videos, 8 sessions; 8 20-min. segments; Guide; EcuFilm, 1999.

The Apostle Paul is one of the most written-about figures in the world--second only to Jesus Christ. In this 8-part series, Dr. Paul Maier visits Pauline sites in Israel, Turkey, Greece, and Italy. On location, the life, teachings, and travels of Paul of Tarsus are examined.

.1 Sess. 1 Young Saul

Sess. 2 The New Saul

Sess. 3 The First Mission Journey

Sess. 4 Quarrels and the Second Mission Journey

.2 Sess. 5 The Second Mission Journey and Greece

Sess. 6 The Third Mission Journey

Sess. 7 Arrest and Imprisonment

Sess. 8 The Voyage to Rome

VCN-818 THE APOSTLE PAUL with Professor Luke Timothy Johnson- (A); 3 videos, 12 lectures; ca. 60 min. ea.; The Teaching Company, 2001.

Luke Johnson is the Robert W. Woodruff Professor of New Testament and Christian Origins at Emory University. The scope of this course focuses precisely on Paul's letters to teach something about Paul in the context of early Christianity.

.1 Lecture 1 - An Apostle Admired and Despised

Lecture 2 - How Should We Read Paul

Lecture 3 - Paul’s Life and Letters

Lecture Four - Problems of Early Christianity

.2 Lecture Five - First and Second Thessalonians

Lecture Six - Life in the World: First Corinthians

Lecture Seven - Life in Christ: Second Corinthians

Lecture Eight - Life and Law: Galatians

.3 Lecture Nine - Life and Righteousness: Romans

Lecture 10 - Fellowship: Letters from Captivity

Lecture 11 - History and Theology

Lecture 12 - Paul's Influence

VCN-819 THE APOSTLES, THE COMPLETE TEN-PART SERIES- (Y/A); 2 videos, 10 sessions; 130 min. ea. video; No guide; CBD, 2001.

These programs piece together fascinating historical and Biblical evidence to uncover the real lives and identities of the first disciples of Jesus. Featuring renowned Biblical scholars and members of the clergy, each section is illustrated with breath-taking location footage and magnificent religious art. Each episode examines both the contemporary and historical impact these apostles had on their religion, showing how their legacy and influence is still felt in Christianity

today.

.1 Peter, Andrew, John, James, Matthew

.2 Thomas, Bartholomew, Philip, James, Thaddeus, Simon, Judas, Mary Magdalene

DVN-820 THE GOSPEL OF JOHN- (Y/A); 3 DVD's; 4 hrs. 40 min. total, No guide; Visual Bible, 2003.

The Gospel of John vividly comes to life in a faithful and powerful dramatization of the Biblical text. It recreates the era of Jesus during a tumultuous period that changed the course of history. The narrative is based on the Good News Bible.

.1 1 hr. 40 min.

Session 1 - Prologue and the Word of Life

Session 2 - Lamb of God, The First Disciples

Session 3 - The Cana Wedding, Jesus Goes to the Temple

Session 4 - Jesus and Nicodemus, Jesus and John

Session 5 - Jesus and the Samaritan Woman

Session 6 - Healing the Official’s Son, Healing the Lame Man

Session 7 - Authority of the Son, Witnesses to Jesus

Session 8 - Feeding the Five Thousand, Walking on Water

Session 9 - Bread of Life, Words of Eternal Life

Session 10- Festival of Shelters, The Attempted Arrest

Session 11 - The Adulterous Woman, The Light of the World

Session 12 - Truth will set you free, Jesus and Abraham

Session 13 - Jesus Heals a Man Born Blind

Session 14 - Pharisees Question the Blind Man

Session 15 - Spiritual Blindness, Jesus the Good Shepherd

Session 16 - Jesus is Rejected

Session 17 - Jesus is the Resurrection and the Life

Session 18 - Lazarus Brought to Life

Session 19 - The Plot Against Jesus

.2 1 hr. 20 min.

Session 1 - Jesus Anointed at Bethany

Session 2 - The Triumphant Entry into Jerusalem

Session 3 - Jesus Washes His Disciples' Feet

Session 4 - Jesus Predicts His Betrayal and Denial

Session 5 - The Promise of the Holy Spirit, The Real Vine

Session 6 - Love One Another

Session 7 - Victory over the World

Session 8 - Jesus Prays for His Disciples

Session 9 - The Arrest of Jesus, Peter's Denial

Session 10 - Jesus Before Pilate

Session 11 - Jesus is Crucified

Session 12- The Burial, The Empty Tomb

Session 13- Jesus Appears to His Disciples

Session 14 - Jesus and Peter, Conclusion

.3 1 hr. 40 min.

Historical Background

A. Jesus, Son of God

B. The World of Jesus

C. Word for Word

D. Glossary of Terms

E. Bibliography and Filmography

About the Cast

Interactive Holy Land Map

Content and Materials

DVN-821 IS THIS THE TIME?: INTERPRETING THE MYSTERY OF REVELATION with Dr. Craig Koester-

Dr. Craig Koester, who is Professor of New Testament at Luther Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota, has taught numerous seminary courses on the book of Revelation. This series will offer an alternative way to understand Revelation, one that is designed to give people a sense of hope. He explains Revelation as a book that was written to make known the gracious power of God and Christ, which stands against the forces of sin and evil in the world.

VCN-822    INVITATION TO THE NEW TESTAMENT–
DVN-822    SHORT-TERM DISCIPLE BIBLE STUDY    - (A); 2 Videos, 1 DVD; 8 Sessions, 18 min. ea.; Leader and Participant’s Guides; Abingdon Press, 2005.  (Gift)
       
Presenters are Amy-Jill Levine, Bishop William Willimon, K.K. Yeo, David deSilva, and Emerson Powery.  The story of Jesus is the starting point for understanding the church’s identity and mission.  This study weaves a dialog between that story, as told by Matthew, and the other New Testament writers.  Participants learn how the New Testament writers wrestled with the issues and implications of the story of Jesus for the formation of communities of faith.
 .1    Segment 1
            Part 1:  The Formation of the Canon
            Part 2:  The New Testament’s Use of the Old Testament   to tell the story of Jesus
        Segment 2
            Part 1:  The Sermon on the Mount
            Part 2:  Jesus, Paul, and James, and the Law
        Segment 3
            Part 1:  The Meaning of “Gospel”
            Part 2:  Christianity and the Wider Culture
        Segment 4
            Part 1:  Conflict in the Early Church regarding Jewish Ritual Laws
            Part 2:  Unity and Diversity in the Church
  .2    Segment 5
            Part 1:  Jesus as Messiah
            Part 2:  Dealing with  Conflict in the Christian Community
        Segment 6
            Part 1:  Christians as People of the New Covenant
            Part 2:  Tensions Between Jewish and Gentile Christians
        Segment 7
            Part 1:  Apocalyptic Literature
            Part 2:    The New Testament Confronts Systems of  Domination
        Segment 8
            Part 1:  The Meaning of Resurrection
            Part 2:  Jesus’s Death and Resurrection

VCN-823    BREAKING THE CODE:  UNDERSTANDING THE BOOK OF REVELATION - (A); 8 sessions,13-17 min. ea.; 127 min. total; guide; Book by Bruce Metzger; Abingdon, 1993.
   
This video study by Dr. Bruce Metzger, a trusted Biblical scholar, is an easy-to-understand and scholarly study of the book of Revelation for adults.  It provides solid scholarship that is sensitive to various theological viewpoints.
    Session 1- Introducing the Book of Revelation and John’s vision of the heavenly Christ (1:1-20)
    Session 2-Letters to Churches (2:1-29 & 3:1-22)
    Session 3- John’s Vision of God and the Lamb (4:1-5:15)
    Session 4- Opening the Seven Seals of God’s Scroll (6:1-8:2)
    Session 5- Sounding the Seven Trumpets (8:3-11:19)
    Session 6- The Satanic Trinity:  The Dragon and the Two Beasts (12:1-14:20)
    Session 7- The Seven Bowls of God’s Wrath (15:1-18:24)
    Session 8- The Final Victory and the Last Judgment (19:1-20:15) and John’s Vision of the Heavenly Jerusalem (21:1-22:21)

DVN-824    THE HISTORY OF THE BIBLE:  THE MAKING OF THE NEW TESTAMENT with Dr. Bart D. Ehrman (The Great Courses Series); (A); DVD 12 sessions, 30 min. ea.; Lecture guide and transcript; The Teaching Company, 2005. (Gift)

    Award-winning Professor Bart D. Ehrman presents a fast-moving, yet thorough, introduction to key issues in the development of Christianity that are articulated in the New Testament.
    .1    Lecture 1:  The New Testament – An Overview
        Lecture 2:  Paul – Our Earliest Christian Author
        Lecture 3:  The Pauline Epistles
        Lecture 4:  The Problem of Pseudonymity
        Lecture 5:  The Beginnings of the Gospel Traditions
        Lecture 6:  The Earliest Gospels
    .2    Lecture 7:  The Other Gospels
        Lecture 8:  Apocalypticism and the Apocalypse of
                           John
        Lecture 9:  The Copyists Who Gave Us Scripture
        Lecture 10: Authority in the Early Church
        Lecture 11: The Importance of Interpretation
        Lecture 12: When Did the Canon Get Finalized?

DVN-825    ECLIPSING EMPIRE:  PAUL, ROME, AND THE KINGDOM OF GOD with Marcus Borg and John Dominic Crossan - (A); 2 DVD’s; 12 sessions, ca. 20 min. ea.; Guide; Living the Questions, 2008.
     
  Join preeminent New Testament scholars Marcus Borg and John Dominic Crossan on location in Turkey as they trace the Apostle Paul’s footsteps throughout the Roman Empire.  This web-based study explores fresh insights into Paul’s message of the Kingdom of God, its challenge to Roman imperial theology, and the apostle’s radical relevance for today.  Filmed in Turkey, Greece, and Italy.
    .1    Sessions 1 - 6
        Session 1 – Empire
        Session 2 – Jesus
        Session 3 – Paul’s Mission
        Session 4 – Paul’s Character
        Session 5 – Paul’s Vocation
        Session 6 – Cities
    .2    Sessions 7 – 12
        Session 7 – Paul’s Letters
        Session 8 – Paul’s Ethics
        Session 9 – Paul’s Theology
        Session 10 – Paul’s Eschatology
        Session 11 – Icons
        Session 12 - Eclipse

DVN & VCN-826    INVITATION TO ROMANS KIT  (Disciple Bible Study) - (A); 1 DVD and 2 videos; 8 sessions,
        18-26 min. ea.; Leader’s Guide and Student Workbook; Cokesbury, 2006.

Each segment consists of two parts.  Part 1 is a narrative presentation of a selection of the assigned readings in Romans, followed by a brief conversation between scholars Bill Leonard and Mark Reasoner.  Part 2 highlights some of the impact Paul’s Letter to the Romans has had over the centuries.  Pastor and storyteller Michael Williams presents historical snapshots of people’s encounters with Romans as a starting point for the group to talk about the continuing legacy of Paul’s great letter to the church.

          Session 1-Romans 1:1-17, 16:1-5

               The Tensions in Paul’s Letter to the Romans.

               Tracing the History:  From Phoebe to Wesley

          Session 2- Romans 2:11-16; 3:1-8, 21-29

               The Question of Righteousness

               Tracing the History:  Jonathan Edwards

          Session 3- Romans 4:16-5:5

               The Chosen People of God

               Tracing the History:  John Calvin

          Session 4- Romans 5:12-6:14

               Original Sin

               Tracing the History:  Dietrich Bonhoeffer

          Session 5- Romans 7:7-8:2

               The Nature of Christian Life

               Tracing the History:  Augustine and David Brainerd

          Session 6- Romans 9:1-13, 19-26

               Predestination and Salvation

               Tracing the History:  Luther and Erasmus

          Session 7- Romans 11:11-36

               Israel and the Church

               Tracing the History:  William Carey

          Session 8: Romans 12:9-13:7, 15:1-7

               To Obey or Not to Obey

   Tracing the History:  Origen, Zwingli, and the Anabaptists