Testament: The Bible in Animation
Stories from the Bible are interpreted in different styles of animation.
- 1996-1996
- 1 season
- Animation, Drama, Family
- TV-G
Stories from the Bible are interpreted in different styles of animation.
Season 1 Episode Guide
9 Episodes 1996
Episode 1
Moses
27 mins
Fleeing after murdering an Egyptian overseer, the Hebrew Moses settles in the land of Midian. But one day, he is visited by God, who instructs him to return to Egypt and, with the help of his brother Aaron and ten devastating plagues, free the Israelites from the iron grip of the Pharoah.
Episode 2
Ruth
25 mins
In this moving tale, Ruth follows her mother-in-law, Naomi, to her native Bethlehem after the sad deaths of both women's husbands. Working hard in the fields to feed herself and Naomi, Ruth finds her feelings for her kinsman Boaz run deeper than gratitude for his help with the work. Ruth's loyalty to Naomi touches Boaz and he decides to challenge the claim of a closer relative for Ruth's hand.
Episode 3
Jonah
25 mins
The prophet Jonah rejects God's call to go to Nineveh, but divine intervention, and a great fish, brings him to the evil city, which he warns will be destroyed in forty days.
Episode 4
Elijah
27 mins
Elijah, the one prophet of The Lord God, sets out to save Israel from the corrupt King Ahab and his evil Queen, Jezabel.
Episode 5
Creation and the Flood
26 mins
As his ark crosses the drowned Earth, Noah tells his family the story of Adam and Eve, the fall of Lucifer, and the banishment from Eden.
Episode 6
Abraham
25 mins
When God told Abraham that he and his wife Sarah would have a son, Abraham was astounded, for Sarah was long past child bearing age, but God assigned to Abraham the honor of being the "Father of Many Nations." Overjoyed at the birth of his son Isaac, Abraham was horrified by the next command from God, to offer his son as a sacrifice to Him. This powerful story of love and testing faith is lent dignity by the skilfully life like model animation.
Episode 7
Joseph
26 mins
Sold into slavery by his jealous brothers, Joseph uses his skills to interpret dreams and becomes seated at the right hand of the Pharaoh himself.
Episode 8
Daniel
24 mins
Political intrigue is the cornerstone of the story of Daniel. Held captive for many years under the Babylonian kings, but still much-loved and respected by their King Darius, Daniel was appointed governor, provoking great jealousy among the court advisers. Divine love and human resolve enter the lion's den with Daniel, and he emerges victorious.
Episode 9
David and Saul
27 mins
Tormented by demons, King Saul sends for a musician, David to calm his mind, little knowing the young man will one day be his greatest general - and his greatest enemy.
