The Visual Bible: Matthew

The only dramatization using the actual scriptures...word for word from the New International Version (NIV). In Israel, then known as Judea of the Roman Empire, Nazarene Jesus Christ travels around the country with His disciples preaching to the people about God and salvation of their souls.

Cast

Richard Kiley

as Matthew

Bruce Marchiano

as Jesus

Gerrit Schoonhoven

as Peter

Dawid Minnaar

as Judas

Kevin Smith

as John the Beloved

Hannes Muller

as Andrew

Charlton George

as James

Jaqques De Klerk

as Bartholomew

Sean Cameron Michael

as Thomas

Tony Joubert

as James Alpheus

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