The Gospel of Luke

Videos on the Gospel of Luke

(These videos are available from the Media Centers.)

VC 2079              The Gospel of Luke: An ASL Translation                     SA*

cds*                              (Sign Media, Inc., 1996, 90 minutes)

The Gospel of Luke: An American Sign Language Translation consists of five video-tapes in which Patrick Graybill is seen signing chapters 1-24 of Luke. The New Revised Standard Version of the Bible is used.

VC 2048                The Greatest Day on Earth                                         SA

cds                                (Archdiocese of Cincinnati, 1997, 28 minutes)

In this video presentation, the late Father Jim Willig reflects on the Christmas story as told by St. Luke. He offers insights into the meaning of the story for us today as he makes the characters come alive in a way that challenges the viewer.

VC 2005                Saints for Kids, Volume 7                                            PI

cds                                (Pauline Media/Daughter of St. Paul, 2002, 21 minutes)

In this SAINTS FOR KIDS VOL. 7 production the viewer meets:
Raphael - The angel in the book of Tobit who reminds us of God's loving care.
Luke - The Gospel and Book of Acts author.
Albert the Great - The Dominican friar who was a great scientist.
Rosalia - The courageous woman who followed Jesus against all odds.

VC 1657                Jesus                                                                            IJSA

cds                                (Jesus Video Project, 1979, 83 minutes)

Award winning producer John Hegman created a film so true-to-life you'll feel you're in first century Palestine with Jesus. Jesus was filmed at over 2,000 locations in Israel. Virtually every word is taken directly from the Gospel of Luke. As you watch this video you will learn about the birth, life, death and resurrection of the most influential and controversial person in history. It answers questions about who he is, gives insights from his teachings and how they continue to impact lives - even today!

VC 1627.01-.07        Parables of Luke: Then and Now                               SA

cds                                (Archdiocese of Detroit, 1997, 30 minutes)

Msgr. John Zenz situates the parables of Luke in the context of today's society which continues to struggle with the same questions and circumstances confronting the Lukan community of the end of the first century of Christianity.

VC 1623.01-.07        Luke's Lenten Gospels (Cycle C): Journey of Hope    SA

cds                                (Archdiocese of Detroit, 1995, 30 minutes)

VC 1552                   The Vision of the Gospels: Luke                                SA

cds                                (Corpus Video, 1997, 29 minutes)

Luke's Gospel is strong on the compassion of Jesus. In Jesus, Gods' Spirit is let loose on the world and its first effect is breaking down of barriers. This Gospel tells us that God is at work in unexpected places and ways and challenges the reader as it calls for a revolution in which the poor are raised up. Fr. Michael Himes narrates.

VC 1304                    The Visit                                                                    SA

cds                                (American Bible Society, 1995, 8 minutes)

Weaving together words, music, and images Women of the Calabash, a New York based performance group, tell the story of Mary's visit to Elizabeth. Based on Luke 1:39-56, it includes Mary's "Song of Praise" (Magnificat) in which God's mercy and justice are praised.

VC 1294                    Luke: The Evangelists Speak for Themselves            SA

c                                    (ACTA Films, 45 minutes)

Before a live audience and joined by five teenagers from his parish, Fr. William Burke "tells" some of Luke's most beloved stories. He makes them come alive for a contemporary audience as he attempts to get behind the words of the Gospel of Luke and imagine the compassionate physician who wrote the Gospel and its relevance for today's Christian.

VC 1145.05                Jesus and the Gospels                                                SA

cds                                   (Paulist Press, 120 minutes)

These segments introduce the viewer to the New Testament. Segment 8 is Luke: Jesus' Journey to Jerusalem

VC 0946                    Jesus, the Final Days                                                   JSA

d                                       (Reader's Digest, 55 minutes)

This video contains filmed excerpts from the New Media Bible, Gospel of Luke - from Palm Sunday thru the Crucifixion to his followers rejoicing at the events that followed. Your are there!

VC 0900.01-.02        Gospel of Luke                                                                A

s                                        (Liturgical Press, 119 minutes)

Audio Cassettes on the Gospel of Luke

AC 0589                    The Gospel According to Luke                                      A

c                                        (Archdiocese of Cincinnati, 1997)

In these presentations by Rev. Joseph A. Fitzmyer, SJ, an editor of THE NEW JEROME BIBLICAL COMMENTARY, the emphasis is on the theological teaching of Luke and the way this can be used in homilies and liturgical celebrations throughout the year. Concentration is on the following:
--the Lucan Portrait of Jesus and his ministry
--the Lucan Infancy Narrative (Luke 2)
--the Lucan Travel Account (Luke 9:51 - 19:27)
--the Lucan Passion Narrative (Luke 22 - 23)
--the Lucan Resurrection Narrative (Luke 24)

AC 0099                    Great Themes of Scripture                                             A

c                                        (St. Anthony Messenger Press)

      Eleven tapes by Richard Rohr, OFM include: Luke and Acts: A New Gift.
 

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 * The usage codes for the videos are as follows: A = Adults; E = Early Childhood; I = Intermediate; J = Junior High; P = Primary; and S = Senior High.  *   Cds = Media Center Codes:  C = Cincinnati; D = Dayton; S = Sidney

Books on the Gospel of Luke  (Alphabetical by Author)

Web Sites on the Gospel of Luke

• The U.S. Catholic Conference of Bishops provide a link to the Introduction to the Gospel of Luke at their web site
  www.usccb.org/nab/bible/luke/intro.htm

• The excellent Scripture from Scratch series has the article  Mary's Magnificat by Daniel W. Casey.

• The American Bible Society's Research Center for Scripture and Media produced The Good Samaritan.

• http://myweb.lmu.edu/fjust/bible.htm includes a section on women in the synoptic gospels.
   

Last Updated: 05/22/2007