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PETER AND PAUL

What You Need To Know:

The video, PETER AND PAUL, was originally created as a television mini-series in 1981 and stars Anthony Hopkins as Paul and Robert Foxworth as Peter. This is a well-produced, well-acted production that examines the beginnings of the early church. It is not a literal translation from the Bible, but a dramatization which includes such events as the stoning of Stephen, Paul's conversion and his trip to Rome.

Content:

(CCC, BBB, V) Christian worldview with mild implied violence including stoning, riots, lashing, shipwreck, crucifixion, etc.

More Detail:

The video, PETER AND PAUL, was originally broadcast as a television mini-series in 1981 and stars Anthony Hopkins as Paul and Robert Foxworth as Peter. The movie starts out with Paul presiding over the stoning of Stephen. On the road to Damascus, he is struck down by a light and blinded. Peter meets with Paul and realizes that his conversion to Jesus Christ is genuine. Paul says that God told him to spread the word about Christ’s salvation first to the Jews and then to the Gentiles. Paul encourages the Jews to practice the law, but not to impose it on the Gentiles. The most captivating part of the movie is at the end when Paul and Peter are united on salvation through grace and faith in Christ. When Paul is brought before Caesar, he is convicted as a Roman citizen. When Peter hears of Paul’s death, he is only more encouraged to spread the word of God.

This is a well-produced, well-acted production that examines the beginnings of the early church. This is not a literal translation from the Bible, but a dramatization although a lot of the dialogue comes right from the Bible. This is a movie that adults will enjoy more than children. It is dialogue intensive and scenes where there could have been action where extremely abbreviated. Nevertheless, this video demonstrates one of the best example of the challenges and personalities behind the beginnings of the early church.

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Now more than ever we’re bombarded by darkness in media, movies, and TV. Movieguide® has fought back for almost 40 years, working within Hollywood to propel uplifting and positive content. We’re proud to say we’ve collaborated with some of the top industry players to influence and redeem entertainment for Jesus. Still, the most influential person in Hollywood is you. The viewer.

What you listen to, watch, and read has power. Movieguide® wants to give you the resources to empower the good and the beautiful. But we can’t do it alone. We need your support.

You can make a difference with as little as $7. It takes only a moment. If you can, consider supporting our ministry with a monthly gift. Thank you.

Movieguide® is a 501c3 and all donations are tax deductible.