VCO-800 ANCIENT TALES FROM A PROMISED LAND SERIES- (Y/A); 2 15-min. stories per tape; Guide; EcuFilm, 1992.

Comedian story-teller Tony Robinson brings Bible stories alive as he energetically acts out the Bible stories on location in the Holy Land. The stories span the books of Joshua, Judges, and 1 and 2 Samuel.

.1 JOSHUA SMASHES JERICHO- Untraditional presentation of the traditional story of the battle of Jericho.

JOSHUA IN TROUBLE VALLEY- Story of Joshua leading the Israelites against the town of Ai. Tells of the stoning of Achan and the victory over Gibeon.

.2 DEBORAH AND THE HEADBANGER- Deborah appoints Barak to go to war against Sisera.

GIDEON GETS HIS WOOLLY WET- Gideon smashes the Canaanite corn goddess and the Israelites rally behind him to battle the Canaanites.

.3 GIDEON'S EXPLODING PICKLE POTS- Gideon's army conquers the Canaanite army.

SAMSON GETS KNOTTED- Story of Samson and the Philistines and the riddle.

.4 SAMSON GETS A HAIRCUT- The story of Samson and Delilah and Samson's encounter with the Philistines.

SAMUEL AND THE SPOOKY GODBOX- The story of Samuel and his experiences with the Ark of the Covenant.

.5 SAUL RIPS HIS CAMEL- Samuel anoints Saul king and later admonishes him for bad behavior.

DAVID GETS A GOOD GIG- Samuel anoints David and David goes to play for Saul. He later fights the Philistine Goliath.

.6 DAVID AND THE HAIRY MAN MOUNTAIN- The story of David's relationship with Saul, his marriage to Saul's daughter, and his conquest of Goliath, the Philistine giant.

SAUL GOES BONKERS- In spite of David's friendship with his son Jonathan, Saul determines and plots to get rid of David.

.7 SAUL BUMPS INTO A WITCH- Saul consults the Witch of Endor, but is killed by the Philistines. His son Jonathan is also killed.

DAVID GETS TO NUMBER ONE- David is crowned king after he defeats Saul's son. He is corrupted by his relationship with Bathsheba and Nathan, the holy man, points out his sin.

VCO-801 IMAGINATION: NEW APPROACHES TO THE BIBLE WITH WALTER BRUEGGEMANN- (A); 1 video, 92 min., 4 20 - 25-min. segments; Guide; Trinity Institute, 1992.

Part 1 "Narrative - Transforming the World". Using the story of the anointing of David, Brueggemann talks about the nature of power and the transformation of an established social order.

Part 2 "Moses - The Mouthpiece of God" By using the speech of Moses at the Jordan River, Brueggemann warns that a society which believes that its own power brought the people wealth will be destroyed.

Part 3 "Prophecy and the Ungluing of Reality" Brueggemann examines ways in which the poetic prophecies of Jeremiah and Isaiah address current world situations.

Part 4 "Law and Proverbs - The Use of Creation" Using texts from Deuteronomy and Proverbs, Brueggemann gives insights into the importance of covenantal relationships and the way in which a surplus of goods can destroy the fabric of human relationships.

VCO-802 GREAT FIGURES OF THE BIBLE: By Elie Wiesel (A); 6 videos, 6 sessions, 60 min. ea.; EcuFilm.

Elie Wiesel is a Nobel Laureate. This series is based in part on his classic Messengers of God, Biblical Portraits and Legends. The videos were filmed in Israel and include great works of art from 50 different museums throughout the world. Wiesel reveals how these age-old Biblical stories confront people with powerful truths that shape our lives today.

.1 The Story of Temptation, Adam & Eve and After

.2 The First Murder, The Story of Cain and Abel.

.3 About Fathers and Sons, Abraham & The Binding of Isaac.

.4 Suffering and Sacrifice, The Story of Job.

.5 The Agony of Power, The Story of Moses.

.6 Greatness and Passion, The story of David.

VCO-803 GENESIS: A LIVING CONVERSATION by Bill Moyers-(A); 5 videos, 10 sessions, 55 min. ea., Guide, EcuFilm, 1996.

These Genesis stories speak to people today about family and world crises, as well as about the age-old questions that continue to concern people: temptation and transgression, sacrifice and exile, forgiveness and redemption.

.1 IN GOD'S IMAGE AND TEMPTATION-

A. God's creation of the earth and man

B. Adam and Eve's testing of the forbidden fruits and their subsequent expulsion from Eden.

.2 THE MURDER AND APOCALYPSE-

A. The story of Cain and Abel

B. The story of Noah, his ark, and the great Flood

.3 CALL AND PROMISE AND A FAMILY AFFAIR-

A. God makes his covenant with Abraham

B. The story of Abraham's relationship with Hagar and Sarah

.4 THE TEST AND BLESSED DECEPTION-

A. The story of God's command that Abraham sacrifice his son Isaac

B. Rebekah procures Isaac's blessing for Jacob through deceit.

.5 GOD WRESTLING AND EXILE

A. Jacob wrestling with the angel and his dream of a ladder stretching to heaven

B. Joseph's exile in Egypt

VCO-804 A & E BIOGRAPHY SERIES: OLD TESTAMENT COLLECTION- (J/A); 6 videos, 50 min. ea. (except for .2); No guide; Videos with Values, 1996.

Presents a fanciful blend of scripture and history, legend and conjecture, focusing on some of the Old Testament's most intriguing individuals. Biblical scholars and experts from other disciplines are featured along with classic art and ancient artifacts.

.1 KING DAVID- Looks at the triumphs, passions, and failures of the Biblical hero King David.

.2 MOSES- (100 min.); Called by God to save his people, Moses overcame self-doubt and fear to defeat the most powerful empire on earth. Tells the story of the Exodus in all its majesty, using abundant location footage, rare paintings and artifacts, and interviews with Biblical experts.

.3 ADAM AND EVE - LOST INNOCENCE- The simple story of temptation and innocence lost--an in-depth look at Adam and Eve.

.4 NOAH- This program creates a complete portrait of Noah--prophet of the Flood, sailor, vintner, farmer, healer, and holy man.

.5 SAMSON AND DELILAH- Samson was such a mighty warrior that armies fell before him, yet he was tamed by a Philistine Courtesan.

.6 SOLOMON AND SHEBA- This program tells the fascinating story of the mysterious Queen of Sheba, who finally captured the heart of the wise King Solomon.

VCO-805 THE BIBLE ACCORDING TO KOSSOFF- (Y/A); 9 videos, 20 min. ea. (except .1); No guide; Films for the Humanities, 1989.

Marvelous storyteller and author, David Kossoff, re-tells some of the Old Testament stories with humor and insight in a manner that totally captures the viewer's interest.

.1 THE STORY OF JACOB AND ESAU- The premier story of brothers: Jacob, the second-born of twins and his mother's favorite, tricks Esau out of his inheritance. Kossoff presents the familiar story in a way that allows us to understand these Biblical characters as real people with all the feelings of people we know ourselves.

.2 THE STORY OF JACOB'S DREAM- The subject of art and song for centuries, the story of Jacob's ladder is famous throughout the world. Kossoff tells the traditional story of Jacob's dream and God's message to Jacob about his future role in the history of his people.

.3 THE STORY OF JOSHUA- This is the story of Joshua and the seven trumpets and how they ensured the outcome of the Battle of Jericho. Kossoff also recounts the defeat that followed the disobedience of the armies

.4 THE STORY OF SAMUEL- The story of Hannah's faith, God's provision of a child and Samuel's rise to the position of judge.

.5 THE STORY OF JONAH- The traditional story of Jonah.

.6 THE STORY OF RUTH- The story of Ruth's loyalty and devotion to her mother-in-law after the death of her husband and her eventual redemption by a kinsman-redeemer.

.7 THE STORY OF ELIJAH- The story of Elijah and the widow and Elijah's promise that she would not run out of oil or water.

.8 THE STORY OF GIDEON- With an army of 300 men armed with trumpets and torches, Gideon succeeded in conquering the Midianites. This story of faith and bravery is told with all the drama and suspense it deserves.

.9 THE STORY OF TOBIAS- Tobit, a wealthy merchant, always helped the needy and fed the hungry. He and his family are reduced to poverty when he is suddenly struck blind. Because he has always been generous, an angel takes Tobit's son Tobias into a land of riches. Tobit's sight and the family's fortunes are restored.

VCO-806 10 COMMANDMENTS- (A); 5 videos, 10 sessions; 55-57 min. ea. video; Guide and Workbook; Vision Video, 1999.

In this series the viewer will find out why the Ten Commandments are so potent, how they cut through the maze of psycho babble, how they get to the center of issues of the heart, and how they affect the way we live.

.1 HAVE NO OTHER GODS BUT ME- Where did the Commandments come from? What does it mean to have our hearts enslaved, but our bodies free? Discover how the first Commandment is really more a joy than a duty.

DO NOT BOW DOWN TO ANYTHING- What are the techniques we use to make God more manageable and safe? See how we will inevitably worship someone or something. Consider how our choices have consequences, not only for us, but for future generations.

.2 DO NOT MISUSE MY NAME- Learn how the 3rd Commandment has to do with far more than just words and language. Show how racism is a form of blasphemy. Find out what's really in a name. Meet the Ku Klux Klan Imperial Wizard who used God's name to spread hatred.

KEEP THE SABBATH- What is meant by keeping the Sabbath holy? How does it fit into the human rhythm and bioclock. Meet the fashion model who had it all, but was dying inside from exhaustion.

.3 HONOR YOUR FATHER AND MOTHER- How is it that to honor is different from to love? What do you do if you think your parents caused your problems? How are memories and attitudes the most valuable inheritance? Meet the orphan skinhead who thought violence was the only way out of his unhappy life.

DO NOT KILL- Could one really have been unknowingly guilty of killing? Are there some worthless types who do not deserve to live? Meet the Northern Ireland terrorist who learned to love the enemy.

.4 DO NOT COMMIT ADULTERY- How does this commandment cut to the heart of human relationships? Where does God fit into the union of a man and a woman? Meet the man whose wife abandoned him for another guy and see why he eagerly welcomed her back.

DO NOT STEAL- See how stealing can involve far more than theft and ripping someone off. How can negligence, waste, indifference, and disregard become significant theft? Meet the business man who found out God wanted him to run his business far differently from what he thought.

.5 DO NOT LIE- Shows how all people's problems started out with a little lie. See how lying can involve a lot more than just not telling the truth. Find out how gossip can be the worst form of lying. Meet the journalist who reveals the techniques of how he gets people to say more than is warranted and how this sells big.

DO NOT COVET- What are those desires that we can possess for things we think we just have to have? Why does the pleasure wear off after we get what we want? Meet the man who became a master gambler, but now says, "If I knew for certain all of the numbers which would win the lottery, I wouldn't even buy a ticket!"

VCO-807 THE OLD TESTAMENT: AN INTRODUCTION - 2ND EDITION, (A); 4 videos; 16 sessions; Guide; The Teaching Co., 1995.

Lecturer Dr. Robert Oden has degrees from Harvard, Cambridge, and Harvard Divinity School. He chaired the Religion Department at Dartmouth College, and is now the President of Kenyon College. (Gift)

.1 Part 1

A. Tape One

Lecture 1 - The Hebrew Bible: What is It?

Lecture 2 - A Summary History of Ancient Israel

Lecture 3 - The Religion of the Israelite Tribal League

Lecture 4 - Israelite Religion in the Early Kingship Period

B. Tape Two

Lecture 5 - Solomon, the Temple, and the Royal Religion

Lecture 6 - The Origin and Composition of Israel's Epic

Lecture 7 - Primeval History: The Garden, Tower, and Flood

Lecture 8 - Patriarchs in their Epic Setting

.2 Part 2

A. Tape One

Lecture 9-God of the Patriarchs and Yahweh

Lecture 10 - Exodus and Sinai

Lecture 11 - Prophecy in Israel and the Ancient Near East

Lecture 12 - Amos and Hosea

B. Tape Two

Lecture 13 - Josiah's Reform and the Deutero- nomic History

Lecture 14 - The Book of Job

Lecture 15 - The Ideal Cultic Order

Lecture 16 - Apocalyptic Prophecy and the Dead

Sea Scrolls

VCO-808 THE BIBLE JESUS READ with Philip Yancey- (A); 8 sessions;; 8 12-min. clips; Book, Participant’s guide and Leader’s guide; Zondervan, 2002.

Sess. 1 Is the Old Testament worth the effort?

Sess. 2 Understanding the Old Testament

Sess. 3 Job: See in the Dark

Sess. 4 Deuteronomy: A Taste of Bittersweet

Sess. 5 Psalms: Spirituality in Every Key

Sess. 6 Ecclesiastes: The End of Wisdom

Sess. 7 The Prophets: God Talks Back

Sess. 8 Advance Echoes of a Final Answer

VCO-809 GREAT FIGURES OF THE OLD TESTAMENT with Amy-Jill Levine- (A); 6 videos, 24 sessions; 60 min. ea.; The Teaching Company, 2002.

Professor Levine from Vanderbilt University offers a fresh perspective on Old Testament texts through the eyes of some of its most memorable personalities. She takes a closer look at specific characters: who they are, what they do, and how they have been assessed across the centuries. Professor Levine's discussions often raise issues of religious interest.

.lA Part 1

Lecture 1 - The Old Testament

Lecture 2 - Adam and Eve

Lecture 3 - Cain and Abel

Lecture 4 - Noah

.1B Lecture 5 - Abraham

Lecture 6 - Sarah and Hagar

Lecture 7 - Jacob

Lecture 8 - Joseph

.1C Lecture 9 - Moses

Lecture 10 - Joshua and Rahab

Lecture 11 - Deborah

Lecture 12 - Samson

.2A Lecture 13 - Samuel and Saul

Lecture 14 - David

Lecture 15 - Solomon

Lecture 16 - Elijah

.2B Lecture 17 - Job

Lecture 18 - Jonah

Lecture 19 - Ruth

Lecture 20 - Esther

.2C Lecture 21 - Daniel

Lecture 22 - Judith

Lecture 23 - Angels

Lecture 24 - God

DVO-810 JOURNEY THROUGH THE PSALMS with Denise Dombrowski Hopkins- (A); 8 sessions, 10-15 min. ea.; Guide; Wesley Ministry Network, 2005.

An adult education course.

    Lesson 1 - Praying the Psalms, Praying Into Wholeness (14:23)

    Lesson 2 - The Synagogue, the Church, and the Psalms (14:40)

    Lesson 3 - Your Hallelujahs Don't Have to be Hollow anymore (13:28)

    Lesson 4 - You Get What You Deserve, Don't You? (11:45)

    Lesson 5 - Complaining in Faith to God (10:59)

    Lesson 6 - Life in the Meanwhile (9:46)

    Lesson 7 - The Lord Reigns: Enthronement Psalms (11:13)

    Lesson 8 - I'll Never Be the Same Again (6:08)

DVO-811    INVITATION TO THE OLD TESTAMENT - (A); 8 sessions, 18 min. ea.; Leader and Participant Guide; Abingdon Press, 2005. (Gift)
       
This short-term Bible study by Celia Brewer Sinclair, Peter Enns, Julia M. O’Brien, and James D. Tabor invites participants to listen afresh to the various narrators of stories from the Torah, the Law, the Prophets, and the Wisdom writings.  Participants gain a broad perspective of how the Old Testament clarifies God’s call in the Bible and encourages our response.
        Session 1 – The Making of the Hebrew Bible
        Session 2 – The Creation Story of Israel
        Session 3 – Out of Bondage
        Session 4 – Promise and Problem in the Land
        Session 5 – Israel Has a King
        Session 6 – Division and the Rise of Prophecy
        Session 7 – Exile and Response
        Session 8 - Restoration

DVO-812  LIQUID SERIES:  THE TEN - (A); 2 DVDs, 5 sessions each; 10 min. each session; Leader’s Guide;
   Participant’s Guide; EcuFilm, 2008.

              

               Liquid translates ancient stories into the language of today’s culture.  Each DVD presents five 10-minute episodes, each paralleling one specific Bible passage.  The emotionally charged episodes present a story of everyday characters with real problems that mirror ones found in the Bible.

         .1   1-5 - The 10 Commandments were literally written in stone.  Freeway 10 runs through the center of Los Angeles—ten lanes wide and packed with cars.  Behind each set of brake lights lies a story.  In the DVD we follow the lives of five different freeway drivers, each one living out one of God’s Commandments on the streets of Los Angeles.