" I was
delighted too to learn of the plan to show ‘Who is Jesus?’ here
in Central London and I wish the organisers every success with
it." George Carey – Archbishop of Canterbury UK
"Bringing sight
and sound together helps to tell the story of the Gospel and
brings Jesus to life as a real person." Rev Joel Edwards,
General Director Evangelical Alliance UK
Endorsements. The Visual Bible
films Matthew and Acts
"The Bible is
my favourite book and has been since I was a little boy. Beyond
a shadow of a doubt, it is God's Book. Now, the Bible has come
to video, word for word. How thrilling! How wonderful! It is a
witness to Him - His life, His hopes, and His dreams! Here we
see God's Word spring to living colour. The parables of Jesus
dance before our eyes. The music moves us into the words,
stories, and lives of Bible characters. The stories speak to
children and adults, from every walk of life. Thank you, Visual
Bible, for seeing the possibilities and creating this dynamic
presentation of Scripture!" Dr. Robert H. Schuller, Senior
Pastor Crystal Cathedral
"My initial
interest in The Visual Bible was for the sake of my kids. My
continued interest in The Visual Bible has been for the sake of
my heart. Simply stated, it does my heart good to watch the
videos. Before preaching on Sunday, I view the text on Saturday
night. It helps me to teach like Jesus taught." Max Lucado,
Author, Pulpit Minister of Oak Hills Church of Christ
"If there ever
was a resource to get us back to basics, this is it. I can tell
you first hand, this is not like any video you've ever seen. You
see, it's not a script about the Bible--it is the Bible. Even my
young children have fallen in love with the series". Hank
Hanegraaff, President, Christian Research Institute
"Call it the
biblical epic to end all biblical epics." David Briggs,
Religion Writer Associated Press
"The cause of
Christ is greatly served by the production of The Visual Bible.
The positive effect of this project will be measured in the
lives of our children and families." Dr. Tony Evans , Senior
Pastor Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship
"Recently I had
the opportunity to take time in the quietness of my home away
from my hectic travel and office schedule to view The Visual
Bible. To say that it was a deeply moving spiritual experience
would be an understatement. It spoke to my heart beyond adequate
description." Robert E. Bearchell, The Salvation Army
"The Visual
Bible is an excellent reason for the whole family to sit down
together and watch television. This is a superb tool for
teaching Jesus to both children and adults alike. With lots of
action by familiar faces and beautiful scenery, it is a
realistic and truthful portrayal of the Scriptures." Chuck
Colson, Prison Fellowship Ministries
"The Visual
Bible is unique and great. We like it." John R. Corts, Billy
Graham Evangelistic Association
"The Visual
Bible is one of the most accurate and exciting, dramatic
representations of the New Testament to ever be made available
to the public. These videos have the potential of unlocking the
wonderful truths of the Scripture for a whole new generation."
Eric J. Fellman, President, Peale Center for Christian Living
"I am
constantly looking for ways to present the Word of God to my 18
children. The Visual Bible is the best material I have ever
encountered to teach kids. I am really inspired and impressed."
Pat Williams General Manager, Orlando Magic, NBA
"The Visual
Bible is awesome. Its beauty, accuracy and moving portrayal of
the Scriptures brings the heart and soul of God's Word to the
viewer. You "feel" and "live" the Scriptures and in the process
are intellectually informed and emotionally inspired. Any family
viewing this series will be drawn closer to our Lord, closer
together, and closer to their fellow man. The Visual Bible
affords every Christian an opportunity to be a sour-winner
simply by sharing this with friends and associates. Every viewer
will have a life-changing experience and every believer will be
moved to take specific, positive actions that will enrich the
Kingdom." Zig Ziglar, The Zig Ziglar Corporation
"I am always
looking for new fare when it comes to scripturaly accurate, high
quality videos. For me, The Visual Bible is manna." Willie
Aames, Actor, Director, Producer
"I am a person
who likes to curl up with a good book and read for hours. I have
always enjoyed reading my Bible and thought that reading it and
Bible study would be my only forms of learning God's Word. After
watching The Visual Bible, I found that I could watch these
videos and not only say some of the Scripture with them but
watch what I have read for years come to life and stay in my
mind in a whole new way. What impresses me the most is that
there is NO deviation from Scripture. Everything said on these
videos is taken word for word from the Bible. Many times when I
read, I feel that I need to search to see if the book is
scriptural. I don't want to learn about God without Scripture to
back it up. I don't have that fear with The Visual Bible because
I know that it is God's Word. (The real truth)" Kim Alexis,
Actress, Model
The
Visual Bible Gospel of John Reviews
“Fascinating! Thoughtful! Powerful!"
Cleveland
Plains Dealer
“Technically
polished and emotionally authentic, “The Gospel of John” offers
powerful ideas rendered on screen with sensitivity and respect.”
Cincinnati Enquirer
“[The Gospel
of John] follows the Bible so closely that you can actually read
along with it, and its devotion to the scriptures and lack of
Hollywood glitz create a sense of reverence and wonder - and
that's not a bad thing for a movie about the Bible.”
Toledo Blade
“[The Gospel
of John] represents an interesting change in cinematic approach
to Biblical material.”
National
Review Online
“The Gospel
of John” is the most religiously significant film in years.”
DecentFilms.com
“A
well-directed, well-acted version of “The Gospel of John.”
Cox News
Service
“Dramatically powerful! The meaning of the ‘Word’ has been
conveyed with rigor and discipline.”
“The Jesus most commonly imagined in drama and legend – the
health-restoring, inspirational and selfless itinerant rabbi who
met a painful end, then presented his resurrected body to his
disciples on his journey home to his Father – is entirely
present. But so is a complexity that allows for multiple sides
of this most influential and conjectured-about figure; the
provocateur, the showman, the pre-ordained victim, the
self-proclaimed deity.”
VARIETY
“A handsome,
well made epic production, graced by stirring images and an
authoritative cast which takes its cue from Cusick’s (as Jesus)
charismatic performance. Director Phillip Saville delivers the
pageantry.”
Hollywood
Reporter
“A visually
stunning work! “The Gospel of John” is poetic, restless – almost
otherworldly. The film follows John’s account of the ministry,
death and resurrection of Jesus with precision and authenticity,
reinforced by a haunting musical score.”
Religion
News Service
“Thought-provoking entertainment.”
Associated Press
“The Gospel
of John “combines the resources and experience of hard-driving
theatrical and movie producer Garth Drabinsky (Kiss of the
Spider Woman and Ragtime on Broadway) with the vision of a
Christian media company.”
USA Today
“This is the
greatest story ever told-told in the greatest way imaginable!”
Movieguide
“Impressive
and elegant!”
Crosswalk.com
“From its
magnificent opening prologue “The Gospel of John” captures the
poetic lyricism of the Johannine text. Beautifully shot, the
film paints an intimate portrait of Christ true to the source
material. Cusick (as Jesus) admirably brings an appealing blend
of warmth and virility to the role. Catholic viewers cannot help
but be moved by the sublime power of the divinely inspired
words.
Catholic
News Service
"“Critics,
both secular and religious, are showering the movie with rave
reviews.”
CBN.com
“Never has a
film about Christ met the authenticity of word-by-word scripture
of the most poetic books of the New Testament.”
Independent News
“An entertaining and compelling and inspirational motion
picture. An awesome experience! A profound and intimate look at
Jesus. Cusick portrays Jesus Christ as an intelligent, manly,
charismatic soul.”
Crosswalk.com
“From a
believer’s point of view, it’s a stunning re-enactment. Even a
regular churchgoer will not often even read an entire Gospel in
one sitting, much less hear it spoken aloud, much less see it
re-enacted, and the effect is not only mesmerizing, but
illuminating.”
United
Methodist Reporter
****½ out of
five stars!
“Illuminating! “The Gospel of John” is superior to almost all
religious films ever made. Henry Ian Cusick is the finest and
most refined Christ in film history!”
The
Toronto Sun
“A handsome,
polished production with textual integrity. Henry Ian Cusick
presents an assured, robust portrayal of Jesus.”
The Globe
and Mail
“Stunning!
“The Gospel of John” approaches the biblical text with humility
and reverence as a basic point of reference for Christian and
non-Christian alike. Kudos to Drabinsky, Saville and company for
reminding us just how revolutionary Jesus was – and is.”
The
Catholic Register
“The Gospel
of John” compels acceptance through exceptional and invigorating
acting and unprecedented realism. The heart of the film is Mr.
Cusick’s performance (as Jesus). Christopher Plummer handles the
narration with a firm, almost soothing authority. Stephen
Russell is a standout as Pilate.”
Dallas
Morning News
“The Gospel
of John” may stand as one of the best film depictions of Jesus
ever made.”
Dallas
Weekly Review
**** out of
five stars! “The Gospel of John” is a compelling movie.”
Texas
Daily Register
“The Gospel
of John” impress not only as a testimony of belief but as one of
the better-crafted examples of Biblical film in recent years.
The film is a dignified reverent telling of the story.”
One Guy's
Opinion
“The Gospel
of John” provides a fresh, powerful and honest look at the life
of Christ.”
Plugged
in On-line
“I was on
the edge of my seat! Cusick makes for a charismatic Christ with
a smile that could cause the multitudes to follow him. A must
see!”
The
Downtown Business News (Dallas.TX)
“The Gospel
of John”, may stand as one of the best film depictions of Jesus
ever made.”
Dallas
Weekly Review
“Watching
this film brings the book’s message of love-not only God’s love
for us but His commandment that we love one another-home. No
matter how many times you have read “The Gospel of John” seeing
the words brought to life in this film is a spellbinding,
inspirational experience.”
Oak Cliff
Tribune
***½ out of
four stars!
“A handsome word-for-word interpretation of the most spiritual
of the Gospels. Cusick is an electrifying Jesus—his performance
full of laughter, compassion, energy and unshakeable confidence
shows why crowds might have sat spellbound at Jesus’ feet. “The
Gospel of John” reminds us why this is one of the greatest
stories ever told and how much tension and drama the story will
always have.”
The
Charlotte Observer
“The Gospel
of John” is a miracle! This strikingly well-directed and
well-acted movie brings real passion to the silver screen.
Cusick is magnetic as Jesus, the landscapes are sprawling, the
sets uncompromising, the special effects first rate and the
score is sweeping.
Colorado
Springs Gazette
“A
commendable, serious effort. “The Gospel of John” is a
well-acted, well-lit and well-realized film-a gospel of love.
“The Gospel of John” strikes a blow against Hollywood’s
Kingdom.”
Arkansas
Democrat-Gazette
****“An
inspiring, wonderfully shaped, acted and directed visualization
of scripture!”
Lubbock
Avalanche Journal
“The Gospel
of John” is a clever rendition of a living Bible. This is a
quality production preaching not just to the choir, as it were,
but to everyone willing to fall under its spell.”
San
Antonio Express News
“[The Gospel
of John] feels as if we are seeing a vivid re-creation of
recounted events. Whether or not you believe Jesus was the
Messiah, it is a powerful experience. The movie's images stick.”
Houston
Chronicle
“The Gospel
of John’s” acting and cinematography bring Christ and his time
alive like nothing I had ever seen.”
Winston-Salem Journal
“Eloquent
and Complex! Henry Ian Cusick is a credible and powerful Jesus.
For Christians, illumination of the text will resonate deeply.”
Bishop Savas
of Troas, chancellor,
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of
America
"Excellent!"
Rev. Jerry Falwell, pastor,
Thomas Road
Baptist Church, Falwell Ministries
"Entertaining and inspirational! The Gospel of John combines
motion picture excellence with word for word authenticity. The
film is both artistically impressive and spiritually uplifting!"
"The Gospel of John provides the best screen portrayal of Jesus
I have ever seen. For years Christians have been all but
overlooked as a potential film audience. The Gospel of John is a
film that we can be proud to take anyone-believers and
non-believers-to see. It is my prayer that the Word of God on
Film in The Gospel of John will pierce the hearts of millions."
Rabbi
Eugene Korn
– From the NY Times Article
"The Gospel of John is a "responsible" treatment of the text".
"The Movie makes clear John’s depiction of the Crucifixion as
part of a divine plan," Rabbi Korn said, adding, "The
implication is that no people are responsible of the death of
Jesus."
Ted Haggard, President, National Association of
Evangelicals (NAE)
"The Gospel of John is the Scripture coming to life. I just
loved soaking in the Word of God. This film allows that
experience – you see it, hear it, feel it, and go through the
emotions. Take your friends and family to see The Gospel of
John."
The Gospel of John is the
first recipient of the NAE "Seal of
Approval" for Excellence.
Larry Crabb, Founder and Director, NewWay
Ministries
"The most compelling movie I’ve ever seen. [No other movie] has
combined entertainment and soul penetration more wonderfully."
Dal Shealy, President and CEO, Fellowship of
Christian Athletes
"Very impacting…I connected and almost felt transposed into the
film as though I was with Jesus and living the experience."
Robert E. Coleman, Distinguished Professor, Gordon
Conwell
"A powerful presentation of the person of Christ. The best film
depicting Jesus that I have seen."
Tim Ralston, Professor of Pastoral Ministries,
Dallas Theological Seminary
"The presentation is insightful in its portrayal of the
situations and dialogue, an excellent window on the events,
character, and meanings in John’s story of Jesus."
David Mains, Director, Mainstay Ministries
"A non-preachy film I can invite friends to see with total
comfort, that opens up all kinds of opportunities for
discussion."
Eugene B. Habecker, President, American Bible
Society
"The Gospel of John is an integration of superb acting and a
meticulous re-creation of the period that brings to life the
moving drama of Jesus’ sacrificial love and example of
unwavering obedience."
Ben Homan,
President, Food for the Hungry
"My soul was stirred by the film's power and authority. As it
drew me into deeper devotion to God, it magnetized me to the
Person of Christ. The film brims with joy, hope and irresistible
love! Your faith will be fed, your heart will be full and your
praise of God will take on greater meaning. People around the
world will have their questions answered and their hearts
nourished in a presentation that rings true, authentic and
trustworthy."
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