The Indestructible Book

I purchased this after reading a previous video version's recommendation on Amazon. It did start a little slow as the previous reviewer mentions. But then it I found myself watching many sections repeatedly because so much information was coming that I hadn't heard before. One of the best things about this dvd set is that the author is speaking on location of the historical topics that he covers. He jumps from country in the middle east to Europe and back again. Each new section starts in a new place.

I actually ended up using the video series when I was homeschooling my near-teenager one year for the purpose of notetaking (and learning about the history of the Bible). Also, a women's Bible study group that I am a part of is now going to start using these series for a study. I am not sure that it will be "easy" as a Bible study as the book version doesn't have questions. However, I am hopeful that the subjects themselves will lead to great discussion.

I feel that the videos are very well done. I highly recommend the series mostly because the authors voice and mannerisms make it easy to watch and learn. On a downside, my son described him as "an old guy talking". That is however the perspective of an 11 year old so you may want to consider the age of the audience. Ken Connolly certainly does all of the narration on this video, but the video is not just of him. The visuals are quite varied showing many locations, artwork, and artifacts. This video series is meant for people who really are looking for knowledge and understanding. If you are the kind of person that likes a good documentary as well as an interest in Biblical history then this is the kind of video that you will certainly enjoy.

This series, hosted by Ken Connolly, pastor, professor, author, is simply superb. Presented in four parts beginning with the accuracy of the texts and the accuracy and formation of the canon, Connolly then takes us on a tour of the many places where the translation and transcribing of the Bible occurred. Along the way he relates many historical milestones. From the initial blessing of Jerome's Latin Vulgate, to the church's later misplaced veneration of it as grounds to forbid the translation of Scripture into other languages, to the work of Wycliffe, Hus, Luther, Tyndale and others, this is a powerful retelling of the history of the Bible. Some may find the first part a wee bit dry, but stick with it. You will be shocked and inspired at the accounts of those who gave their all to place the Bible into the hands and language of the common people.

This video is excellent for personal use, small group study, or home schooling (high school and up). I am grateful to have found it and the companion book (same title) and I encourage anyone who is a Christian to see it.