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Greatest Adventure: Stories from the Bible Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 1985 - 1993
Episode 1
The Creation
30 mins
From the highly acclaimed Hanna-Barbera animation studios comes the ten-tape children's series Greatest Adventures From the Bible. The episodes are each viewed from the eyes of three young archaeologists from the 20th century -- Derek, Mokey, and Margot. The youngsters are taken back in time to experience Bible stories first-hand. In The Creation, a master storyteller recounts Genesis, the beginning. The story relates the creation of plants, animals, and humans, as well as the disobedience of Adam and Eve and their expulsion from the Garden of Eden. Through this tale, children learn a lesson in the dangers of disobeying God. The Creation features the voice talent of Stephanie Zimbalist, Marc Singer, and Tim Curry. Other videos in the series include Noah's Ark, The Nativity, Moses, David and Goliath and more.
Episode 2
Noah's Ark
30 mins
The story of Noah's ark. Voices: Lorne Greene, Charlotte Rae, Michael Rye, Terry McGovern, Darlene Carr.
Episode 3
Joseph and His Brothers
30 mins
The story of Joseph, who was sold into slavery by his brothers and later repaid their treachery with kindness. Voices: Barry Bostwick, Robert Ito, William Schallert, Michael Rye.
Episode 4
Moses
30 mins
The story of Moses, who freed the Israelites from slavery in Egypt. Voices: James Earl Jones, James Whitmore, Richard Dysart, Darlene Carr, Terry McGovern.
Episode 5
Joshua and the Battle of Jericho
30 mins
The story of Joshua's elaborate plan to seize the fortress city of Jericho. Voices: Edward Asner, Mariette Hartley, John Randolph, Rob Paulsen, Terry McGovern, Darlene Carr.
Episode 6
Samson and Delilah
30 mins
The story of Samson, who revealed the secret of his strength to Delilah. Voices by Perry King, Linda Purl, Terry McGovern and Darlene Carr.
Episode 7
David and Goliath
30 mins
The story of David, who fought the Philistine giant Goliath with a sling. Voices by Robby Benson, Herschel Bernardi, Michael Rye, William Schallert and Rob Paulsen.
Episode 8
Daniel and the Lion's Den
30 mins
The story of Daniel, who was thrown into a lions' den for praying to God. Voices by Gavin MacLeod, Dick Gautier, Michael Constantine, Michael Nouri, Darlene Carr.
Episode 9
Queen Esther
30 mins
This Hanna-Barbera animated video tells a version of the Bible story about Esther, whose heroism is commemorated annually by the feast of Purim. Esther, a Jewish orphan girl, is chosen by King Ahasuerus of Persia to be his queen. Meanwhile, the king's counselor schemes to bring about the death of Jews throughout the realm. With the help of God, her courage, and her wits, Queen Esther devises a plan that saves her people.
Episode 10
Jonah
30 mins
Part of the Greatest Adventure Stories from the Bible video series, which dramatizes the most action-packed biblical tales, Greatest Adventure Stories from the Bible: Jonah follows Jonah's stormy path to redemption. In the program, an elderly Jonah looks back at his life. He describes the night that God pulled him from his sleep with instructions to preach at Ninevah. But Jonah disobeyed God and journeyed to the town of Tarnish. Furious, God sent a fierce storm and Jonah soon found himself trapped in the belly of a whale. The elderly Jonah explains how prayer saved his young life.
Episode 11
Nativity
30 mins
The story of the birth of Jesus. Voices by Gregory Harrison, Helen Hunt, Roscoe Lee Browne, Richard Libertini, Michael Rye.
Episode 12
The Miracles of Jesus
30 mins
This animated video tells the story of the miracles of Christ through the eyes of Benjamin, the widow's son brought back to life by Jesus. Benjamin travels the roads Christ did and reminisces of such miracles as the wedding where Jesus turned water to wine, the healing of the centurion's servant, and walking on the water. This video is appropriate for family viewing and stars the voices of Harold Gould and David Akroyd. This tape is part of the larger Greatest Adventure Stories from the Bible series.
Episode 13
The Easter Story
30 mins
An all-star voice cast headlines this animated retelling of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ as seen through the eyes of Apostle Mark. Beginning with Jesus' triumphant entrance into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday and following the tale through his subsequent betrayal, arrest, and eventual crucifixion, the vivid tale then presents Christ's joyous resurrection and ascension into heaven.
