Product Description
All DVD's are 80–90 minute feature length films. (Doctors of the Church, Film #10 is not part of this set. It is not yet produced.)
Elijah & Elisha: Conscience of the Kingdom (released in 2018)
Shunning comforts and risking their lives, the great prophets stood fearlessly against pagan priests and kings who opposed the God of Israel.
The Israelites fell into gross idolatry with sensuous fertility cults. With fiery words and powerful miracles the prophets were the voice of God. Join the adventure as Stephen Ray, best-selling author and popular Bible teacher takes you on an exciting journey through Jordan, Israel, Sinai and Egypt. You’ll witness God’s power demonstrated through Elijah and Elisha, the conscience of the kingdom, as they confront the powers arrayed against them, preparing the way for Christ. Join this sweeping saga, all in a fast-paced, entertaining biography, travel documentary, Bible study, apologetics course and Church history study rolled into one remarkable adventure! Comprehensive study guide included.
Chapter 1: Of Gods & Men
Chapter 2: Elijah & the Dueling Deities
Chapter 3: Elisha and the Double Portion
Chapter 4: He has Spoken through the Prophets
Abraham: Father of Faith and Works
He left his home and the false gods of his fathers to follow the God of Glory. Mount your camels and journey back in time to discover Abraham, the only man called the “friend” of God. Born of a pagan family among ziggurat temples and foreign gods, Abraham obeyed the call of God. Leaving is homeland he journeyed to a far-off land.
When required to sacrifice his only son, Abraham held his course, plunging absolute trust in God.
Join the adventurous Steven Ray, best-selling author and popular Bible teacher, take shoe on an exciting journey through Iraq, Turkey, Palestinian territories and Israel. You'll see Abraham's hometown near Baghdad, where he offered Isaac as a sacrifice and the tomb of the patriarchs were Abraham is buried. Learn how Abraham was justified before God by faith, obedience and good works. Join the sweeping saga, all in a fast-paced, entertaining biography, travel documentary, Bible study, apologetics course in church history study rolled into one remarkable adventure! Comprehensive study guide included.
Jesus: The Word Became Flesh
How could a laborer who chiseled rocks and cut wood forgive sins, heal the sick and raise the dead? Who was this first-century carpenter who changed the whole course of history & of eternity? As he trudged the dusty paths of Israel, he was worshiped as God; as he performed signs that revealed his divinity, he was executed as a traitor. Join Stephen Ray, best-selling author and popular Bible teacher, as he catches fish on the Sea of Galilee, camps along the Jordan River, and explores the places where Jesus lived and taught. Experience the breathtaking journey through the streets of Jerusalem to Calvary and the tomb, encounter the Resurrection and Pentecost. Gain a deeper appreciation for our Savior and the price he paid for our salvation. All this in a fast-paced, entertaining biography, travel documentary, Bible study, apologetics course and Church history study rolled into one remarkable adventure! Comprehensive study guide included.
Mary: Mother of God
She was a humble girl from an ordinary Jewish family. Yet Mary came to be exalted as the Daughter of Zion, the Mother of the God, and the Queen of Heaven. All because this simple girl said a simple word: Yes. Follow Mary's extraordinary journey on location in Israel, Turkey and Greece, with popular Catholic author and speaker Stephen Ray as your guide.
Together, you'll travel the dusty paths that took Mary to the heart of the salvation story. You'll clearly understand the Mary's Immaculate Conception, her ministry of intercession, her Assumption into Heaven and more. All in an energized, high-impact adventure that's a travel documentary, biography, Bible study, apologetics course and Church history study! A comprehensive Study Guide included. Join the adventure!
Mary Study Guide in pdf format (copyrighted: but limited copies can be made for group studies with use of the video or DVD)
Lesson Plans for Teachers to use in Classrooms download freely for your use.
Moses: Signs, Sacraments & Salvation
What do Moses, miracles, and mountains have to do with our Savior, salvation and the sacraments?
Find out in Moses: Signs, Sacraments, and Salvation.
At 78 minutes long, this video, Moses, Signs, Sacraments and Salvation goes back and relives the Exodus from Egypt, while explaining the Old Testament basis for—and the reality of—the Sacraments and salvation.
For Catholic News Service Review, click here.
Moses Study Guide in pdf format (copyrighted: but limited copies can be made for group studies with use of the video or DVD)
Lesson Plans for Teachers to use in Classrooms download freely for your use.
Peter: Keeper of the Keys
The first film in a projected multi-part series, The Footprints of God: The Story of Salvation from Abraham to Augustine, join host Stephen Ray, best-selling author and dynamic speaker, on an amazing journey of adventure about Peter, the rugged fisherman Jesus chose to lead His Church. Filmed completely on location in Rome and the Holy Land, you will follow Peter from Galilee to Rome to discover answers about the major role of the Papacy in the saga of salvation. All in a fast-paced, entertaining format that is a combination of a biography, travel documentary, Bible study and an apologetics course!
Peter Study Guide in pdf format (copyrighted: but limited copies can be made for group studies with use of the video or DVD)
Lesson Plans for Teachers to use in Classrooms download freely for your use.
St. Paul Contending for the Faith
Paul Study Guide in pdf format (copyrighted: but limited copies can be made for group studies with use of the video or DVD)
Lesson Plans for Teachers to use in Classrooms download freely for your use.
Study Guide in Spanish (Tras las Huellas de San Pablo)
Written, directed, and hosted by Stephen Ray
Executive Producer, Ignatius Press
English & Spanish subtitles
Documentary 90 minutes; extras 30 minutes
Included: Bloopers, Behind the Scenes, Interview with Roy Schoeman, author of Salvation is from the Jews
David and Solomon: expanding the Kingdom
His quiet life in Bethlehem ended when young David killed Goliath and was anointed as king. His heart for God catapulted him to a life of grief and glory. Join the adventure as Stephen Ray, best-selling author and popular Bible teacher, takes you on an exciting journey following the saga of David throughout the land of Israel. Together you'll tend sheep, confront a lion, kill Goliath, hide in caves, and rise to the throne of power.
Discover how David's epic life prefigured (or, "foreshadowed) the life of Christ. Retrace the footprints of this warrior and king and his son Solomon to better understand the roots of our faith and the Church. All this in a fast-paced, entertaining biography, travel documentary, Bible study, apologetics course and Church history study rolled into one remarkable adventure! Comprehensive study guide included.
Study Guide for David & Solomon
United States Council of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) Review of David & Solomon
Review from the Catholic Sun of Phoenix
David & Solomon: Expanding the Kingdom won Platinum (1st place) in the Telly Awards for Religious Documentary.
David & Solomon also just won a Platinum Award (1st) in the Marcom Creative Awards.
Apostolic Fathers: Handing on the Faith
Born into a pagan world of gods and goddesses they blazed a new trail to follow the living God. With the words of the Apostles still ringing in their ears these champions passed the fullness of the faith on to the next generation. With the tradition and practice of the Apostles still fresh in their mind, these heroes died rather than betray Our Lord.
Join the adventure as Stephen Ray, best-selling author and popular Bible teacher, takes you on an exciting journey to the Roman Empire and the world of the first Christians. You'll sit at the feet of the apostles, celebrate the Eucharist in hiding, and tremble at the suffering they endured for Jesus Christ. Retrace their steps through Israel, Turkey, France and Italy.
All this in a fast-paced, entertaining biography, travel documentary, Bible study, apologetics course and Church history study rolled into one remarkable adventure!
Featured in this documentary are Ignatius of Antioch, Clement of Rome, Polycarp of Smyrna, Irenaeus of Lyons and Justin Martyr.
Study Guide available here for download.
Bonus Features
Behind the Scenes: The Making of Apostolic Fathers, Handing on the Faith
Bloopers and Outtakes
Conversation with Steve Ray and Fr. Benedict Groeschel
Product Reviews
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Steve Ray is the best
Posted by Richard Pinion on 17th May 2022
Not only does Steve present historical Biblical truths. But, he presents them in an entertaining fashion, that keeps you attention.
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Steve Ray's Videos Kept Me in the Church
Posted by Kenneth on 20th Aug 2020
Steve Ray's videos kept me in the Church. I was a catechist and the curriculm we had just didn't make sense. kumbya pablum.
The protestants seemed to have real meat when I was struggling to find real meaning in the Catholic Church.
Then I found his videos series. It started to make more sense. And his enthusiasm showed me this was really something to get excited about.
If our Bishops had this kind of enthusiasm about the Light of Faith we wouldn't be having fights over race politics. No one would be interested, they would be interested in our Faith. -
Great with minor drawbacks
Posted by Joseph on 16th Aug 2019
The series overall is excellent and I'm a big fan of Steve Ray. However, as a teacher wanting to show these DVDs to my students I discovered that many of them have at least one or two scenes I would have to skip in order to avoid getting in trouble with parents/administration. Typically this is because of some brief nude artwork. Sometimes it is because of how graphic some of Steve's descriptions are (human sacrifice descriptions, etc.). Steve is entirely accurate in these descriptions, but for educational purposes my students aren't old enough to hear that sort of thing yet.
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Falling in Love for all the right reasons
Posted by Douglas Szoke on 30th Mar 2018
Best purchase I’ve ever made. This video series has really opened my eyes to the Catholic faith. Only regrets I have is not taking my Catholic faith more serious when I was young. I now know and love God with a whole and genuine heart. God bless you Steve Ray for your conversion and faithful walk.
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Has teenager approval!
Posted by Unknown on 26th Mar 2018
Have watch Abraham and Moses so far. If the other 6 DVDs are like these two, I'm looking forward to watching them and purchasing the 9th of the series, Elijah & Elisha: Conscience of the Kingdom.
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Great video series on the history of the Catholic Church
Posted by Liz Lovelett on 9th Nov 2017
We are showing this video series in our parish for an adult class. This would be great for RCIA participants. The series is a great visual exposure to the Holy Land in addition to a powerful lesson reviewing the history of the Catholic Church. I do wish it was formatted better for an hour class.
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Excellent Set!
Posted by Sara Hedges on 15th Aug 2017
Fast delivery! Excellent set of DVDs. Great to add to our Sunday routine. Steve Ray presents the wonderful history and scriptural basis for our beliefs!
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must watch
Posted by Stuart on 17th Jul 2017
Very pleased on how quick the order was processed and received. My wife and I watched 1st dvd. We were amazed by how much we thought we knew but did not. Steve Ray opened us up to new ways of seeing this part of our history.
Very impressed by the filming and knowledge given. Anticipating great new insights to come with rest of series.
Thank you and God Bless -
Biblical history comes alive
Posted by Nora Oehrle on 26th Jun 2017
Have viewed about half of the 8 DVD's in this set. It is wonderfully done and I was edified to be able to actually see where biblical history has taken place. Thanks so much, looking forward to viewing the rest and to hearing about the last two films in the series.
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Funtastic!
Posted by PQ on 13th Sep 2016
The videos are wonderful and the scenery is spectacular.
I'm going to watch it several more times because it is packed with information that I've been learning about from my general research.
It always helps to be able to remember something if I have a concrete picture to hang it on.
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Covers More than the Basics
Posted by Lydia Ogoc on 28th Mar 2016
This was an interesting way of learning the Catholic faith. It didn't just cover basic teachings but also the Typology and answered multiple questions that evangelicals use to attack the Catholics. I have lent my dvds to the others so they too can learn.
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' Footprints of God ' Film Series
Posted by Alice Samaritoni on 15th Dec 2015
Based on how much background information on Bible history was covered in Steve Rays video on Peter, I want to see the rest of his series. I have to wait for Christmas, though, to see them. ( a gift I ordered for myself ) Also, having enjoyed ' Crossing the Tiber, ' and ' Upon This Rock,' I am looking forward to reading the added free gift offer of ' St. John's Gospel.'
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A suggestion to make my review fantastic instead of just great...
Posted by Gregory J Tudor on 18th May 2015
Hi Steve,
I really like the DVD's (only through the first one, but it is great). My only suggestion is for you to include something to orient the person receiving these. I gave 2 box sets to my parents and in-laws - neither really understood the thematic connection of the DVD's. I purchased one for my wife and I - and I was even a little disoriented when I opened it.
I heard you speaking of this DVD series on Catholic radio; the reason I purchased them was your description of the making of the series: taking you a decade to obtain the footage; it was the fruit of a long-time project. It required a great deal of personal effort and sacrifice; you were in 'harms way' - this was more than just a typical Hollywood video. All of those 'selling points' were lost in simply mailing the DVD's with advertisements for your pilgrimages.
I would humbly suggest you include a letter including the following:
1. The suggested order of viewing (I know you may laugh at people not knowing the order just from reading the titles, but I am certain it would help some)
2. An insight into the making of these videos - similar to the things you stated on the radio interview. After my mother opened the package, she thought these were just your routine pilgrimage places - she was very surprised at 'the rest of the story'.
3. A little info on this as a project that was conceived long ago, and because of time, wars, money etc... you are only now almost at the completion stage
I think framing these wonderful videos with the 'story behind the story' would be a great asset (and, it may help you sell the next 2 in the series).
Thanks for your great work and joyful representation of our Holy Catholic Faith!
Greg -
Fun Learning The Faith
Posted by Kathy Martuscelli on 26th Apr 2015
Such a fun way to learn more about our faith. The previous videos I ordered were loaned and circulated and never got back to me so I ordered a whole new set that I'll be sure to get my name and phone # on!!! I'm loaning them to my grand children's elementary school and I know they will love them.
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Jesus the Word became Flesh
Posted by Dianna on 9th Apr 2015
Excellent content, well designed and seeing the Holy Lands through this message was memorable.
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The Footprints of God
Posted by William Smits on 9th Apr 2015
Excellent series, the whole family is watching it. It's like taking a trip to the holy land.