Movies and TvShows featuring "ancient-israel" theme.
Our story begins in Bethlehem, an Israelite territory, in the year 1045 B.C. David is 10 years old and is preparing to herd his father Jesse’s flock of sheep. Being the youngest of seven brothers, David is tasked with being the household servant. He’s been relegated beneath his brothers because they all have the honor of being brave warriors for King Saul.
Solomon and Sheba is a historical epic that tells the story of King Solomon, the King of Israel, and his love affair with the Queen of Sheba. The film explores the religious and supernatural aspects of the story, the political conflicts between the two kingdoms, and the personal struggles faced by the characters.
King of Kings is a 1961 biblical epic film that follows the life of Jesus Christ, his teachings, miracles, and ultimately his crucifixion. Set in ancient Rome, the movie portrays various characters and events from the Bible, including King Herod, John the Baptist, Mary Magdalene, and Pontius Pilate.
Set during the siege of Masada in ancient Israel, The Dovekeepers follows the lives of four extraordinary women whose paths intersect at the Judean desert fortress. Based on the historical novel by Alice Hoffman, the show portrays their struggle for survival and to preserve their faith and heritage in the face of the Roman Empire's siege.
Follow the epic journey of kings and prophets in ancient Israel as they navigate political intrigue, religious conflicts, and battles for power.
King David follows the biblical story of King David, from his humble beginnings as a shepherd to his epic battles and eventual rise to become the king of Israel. The movie explores David's relationships with his family, including his affair with Bathsheba and the tragic consequences that follow. It also delves into the political intrigue and war that defined his reign, highlighting the challenges he faced as a leader. King David is a gripping portrayal of one of the most iconic figures in biblical history.
David, the king of Israel, falls in love with Bathsheba, the wife of one of his soldiers. They begin an affair which leads to tragedy and consequences for both of them.
When an archaeologist discovers a secret organization's plan to use a hidden relic for time travel, he embarks on a dangerous journey across Germany, Israel, and ancient monasteries to stop them.
In this heartwarming Christmas story, a young boy named Tanner tries to sell his pet donkey, but eventually realizes the true meaning of Christmas and the importance of friendship.
In the land of Israel, Solomon (Jimmy Smits) is trying to figure out a way to become the world’s supplier of frankincense. He sends an envoy to the tiny country of Sheba to announce his intentions. The Queen of Sheba, Nikaule (Halle Berry), is outraged by Solomon’s greedy plan.
Ben Hur is a prince turned slave who seeks revenge against his adoptive brother, a powerful Roman official. Along the way, he becomes involved in a famous chariot race and a sea battle, all while grappling with his faith and identity as a Jew in a time of religious tension.
Angry at his wife and defeated in battle, the king of Judea is taken prisoner. After being spared by the Romans, King Herod comes to believe he's been a victim of court plotting.
The history of the Land of Israel from prehistoric times to the Ottoman period.
David of Bethlehem slays the giant and becomes a rival to King Saul.
Directed by Bob McNaught. King Saul of Israel is jealous of the fame and adoration of David, who long ago slew Goliath and brought victory to Saul's armies. Now Saul, egged on by his Edomite counselor Doeg, attempts to have David killed. Saul's son, and David's best friend, Jonathan, conspires to help David, who is reluctant to fight back against his own people the Israelites.
In the first century, after the death of Herod the Great, Judea goes through a long period of turbulence due to the actions of the corrupt Roman governors and the internal struggles, both religious and political, between Jewish factions, events that soon lead to the uprising of the population and a cruel war that lasts several years and causes thousands of deaths, a catastrophe described in detail by the Romanized Jewish historian Titus Flavius Josephus.
Documentary - In the first of Heston's acclaimed four part series, the renowned actor serves as storyteller. An ancient Roman amphitheater and other locales in Israel provide the settingsas he relies on the King James text, his dramatic skill and insightful observations plus great works of art and music to give flesh and bone to the Biblical wonder. - Charlton Heston
Split into five parts and filmed on location in Israel and elsewhere, Yeshua features interviews with scholars, reenactments of events, and recreations of ancient culture and ritual.
An account of the reign of Herod the Great, king of Judea under the rule of the Roman Empire, remembered for having ordered, according to the Gospel of Matthew, the murder of all male infants born in Bethlehem at the time of the birth of Jesus, an unproven event that is not mentioned by Titus Flavius Josephus, the main historian of that period.