Dear Friend: this scene suffers from being edited perhaps even heavily edited. It is not what the audience saw when first this film appeared in theaters. The character of Jesus Christ who is portrayed by Max Von Sydow shows a prayer unto the heavens and commands in a manner of speaking "come from the four winds oh breath and breathe upon this man so that he may live" There is also this that was edited out "You wound, and you make alive" who is like thee oh Lord". There is in a manner of speaking a degree of continuity that has been edited out. I would not refer to what we are looking at here as masterful. There is indeed more to suggest however this is a motion picture.
@@Uncle65788I can't believe that after almost 60 years, we still don't have any access to the original, unedited film. It's a travesty what they did to this scene and the crucifixion.
I'm 65, and everytime I watch and listen to this the tears stream involuntarily... never get tired of watching and listening to this wonderful inspiring scene... He is risen!!
Greatest story ever told and the greatest movie My mother is passed on over the years she introduced me to this movie as a child it will for ever be a my heart with my mother thank you mom
This was my FAVORITE scene. Mr. Von Sydow made it seem like Jesus was speaking to me. This was a comfort the year my father died. Jesus IS THE RESURRECTION AND THE LIFE!
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It never ceases to be so moving and so real. It is portrayed with every bit of emotion it would of had if you were there. It truly is the greatest story ever told.
And Lazarus is here today and alive. . . His name is Bob Lazar of the UFO fame. . . Lazar in the U.S.A . . .Lazar in the U.S.. . . Lazar in US. . .LazarUS. . . Lazarus. . . . . . . I have tried to tell him, yet no answer to my messages. His memories were of his time with the Angels, not aliens. . .If any of you know him, please tell. . .
Praise Jesus! For anyone who feels down, alone or depressed, please come to Jesus! Read the four Gospels. It's good news! Jesus is God and loves you all so very much! xxx
Jesus has healed me many times! I have asked Him now that He would heal my poor brother of 40 years of torment from demon induced schizophrenia. Thank you Lord! You are able and great to do all things and are worthy to receive all praise from all peoples! Cindy
Schizophrenia is not demon induced. It's an imbalanced brain. What will you do, tie him up and play exorcist? Pity... I very much so pity your brother for your misunderstanding of his disease.
This is one of my all time favorite Biblical epics. It's hated by many critics, but I personally think it's a masterpiece. It's one of the relatively few Bible movies that actually sticks close to The Bible, which is partly the reason why I love it so much. In about 10 or 11 years, I have seen it 7-8 times. Fun story that I want to share: I must have been 11 (so this is circa 2009) when I first saw it. I went to a flea market with my Mom and one guy had a whole section of VHS tapes. The Greatest Story Ever Told was one of them. I love old movies and the title intrigued me, as did the run-time of over 3 hours. And it was Rated G, and as a sheltered child, I could only see certain kid movies and I was only allowed to see a handful of PG-13 movies. My Mom let me buy it, and as I was paying for it, the man was telling me how good of a movie it was and a man next to him made a comment about John Wayne's line. (Something like "John Wayne is in it and he only has one line- Truly this man is the Son of God.") I somehow missed what the plot was from that. So my Mom and I went to the car, and she was putting my sister in the car (she had disabilities), and I read the plot on the back and went: "MOM! I read the back of the cover and guess what? This is a movie about Jesus!" This impressed her as well. :) I could say so much more about this movie, but in short I just absolutely adore it. What a beautiful movie about the Gospel! :)
A great moment in a great film. The nexus of Christian's faith runs like a coursing river through the story of the Resurrection of Lazarus. "Lazarus, Come Forth!" and moments later, dressed in the raiments of the grave a grey-shrouded form is seen, briefly, making its way toward the exit of the crypt. Jesus triumphs over death through His faith as He petitions His Father, our Father, Almighty God, to mitigate nature in bringing Lazarus back to his family.
Yes he defeated death for all of us all we hsve to do is believe and tske hold of his promise somedsy soon he will put an end to sicknesd and death thank u Jesud
If I had witnessed something like that I would be screaming to the top of my lungs I wouldn't be able to control myself for joy and of absolute thrill of knowing god almighty, then I would have passed out from Fear of this very same God. What a wonderful God we are so privileged to have and know
And Lazarus is here today and alive. . . His name is Bob Lazar of the UFO fame. . . Lazar in the U.S.A . . .Lazar in the U.S.. . . Lazar in US. . .LazarUS. . . Lazarus. . . . . . . I have tried to tell him, yet no answer to my messages. His memories were of his time with the Angels, not aliens. . .If any of you know him, please tell. . .
@@JohnDoe-nm3lg Your not making the same comparisons. Lazarus was only dead four days remember?? Jesus approached his tomb and said, "Father I know you heard me" So God knew to just hang onto to Lazarus for a while and not to talk him to sleep in the earth as others because Jesus was going to want him to come back. The guys you talk about very well could be here as well and not yet reveled. To many things line up, it has to be him.
This scene has always given me chills. Truly a masterful work of art. And it's bittersweet to watch this first Easter since Max von Sydow passed. Actors of his caliber are few and far between.
5:09 I find this sequence fascinating, and I like the way George Stevens handled it. To show the raising of Lazarus of the dead through the reactions of the people witnessing it, combined with the haunting music, make for a VERY powerful scene. Though I am a Christian, to witness a miracle of this nature would be extremely profound, and beyond what the human mind and heart can completely grasp. If I saw it happen, it would frighten the wits out of me. Anyone feel the same way?
It's too bad that clueless editors didn't realise what Stevens was doing and eviscerated this scene. In the original version it's a long, slow buildup of Lazarus coming down the hill with the reactions of everyone, whereas here, you can see he just sort of appears. I hope we can see the original version one day.
Absolute best version. The others are nervous, unfocused, and baldly melodramatic, with lots of running around ala "The Life of Brian". The arc of Stevens' first act ends here, book ended by the resurrection and ascension which closes the film's second and final act. I just realized why it's structured this way. Jesus' followers are looking for a sign of his divinity, and this is Stevens' proof, though David Mc Callum's Judas Iscariot doesn't believe it. -- Michael McDonagh on George Stevens
Commanding and moving performance by Max von sydow. Also a great supporting cast.Hope they show some of these films at easter. Now that would be a miracle !
I have not seen this since I was a young boy. I broke out into tears and wept uncontrollably and not sure why except for a really strong love of Christ in the moment and conviction that He is everything. "My Lord and my God!"
Praise God from whom all Blessings Flow, Praise Him all creatures here below, praise Him above thee Heavenly host, PRAISE FATHER SON AND HOLY GHOST.......Amen.
George Stevens' 1965 film The Greatest Story Ever Told was unfairly maligned when it came out in 1965. Stevens remains one of the most underrated directors ever Michael McDonagh on George Stevens
My God I cry evey time.. Their doubt in Him but His love for us!! He teared up maybe because He knew this was the miracle that would lead to His death to prove to them because they lacked faith..😩💔!! Idk but my God!!And again the fact the camera never panned in but based it off everyone else's reactions when Lazarus was raised instead, the music is everything!! This is perfect!! 💔🙏🏾🙌🏽😭
Interesting how this scene is less concerned with the act (which is seen from a great distance) than with the subsequent reaction of the crowd. Van Heflin and Sal Mineo rushing excitedly to tell everyone what they saw really propels the moment forward.
Please pray that I Am immediately AND automatically and permanently bless with a glorious body THANK YOU. May the good God bless you all for all your Loving PRAYERS amen.
i think there was no way for them to really do the subject justice, by not focusing on him emerging from the tomb , it leaves people to think and call up their own imagery and thoughts that they'd relate with better.
Oldest movie of Christ I was just 10 years old before vidCDs was developed betamax & vhs I'm watching this greatest film of Christ ever reenacted to God Be The Glory
There's older Jesus movies: King of Kings(1961) Ben-Hur(1959) The Robe(1953) The King of Kings(1927) The Birth, Life, and Death of Christ(1906) To name a few.
This is anointed of by The Holy Spirit!!!!!!! When the annoited music plays its like angels singing praises to God and I'm in the throne room!!!!!!! Praise God forever and ever, He is good!!!!!!!
Jesus had both a Divine side and a human side, as he was both True God and true man. They often contrasted but never contradicted. For this reason, the human side demanded that the Saviour should shed tears for Lazarus, though He knew he would soon resurrect the former; it would be inappropriate for Him to just smile, and exhort Martha, Lazarus' sister, and the rest of the onlookers to stop crying and have faith.
These old movies are much more precious as they were done with thousands of extras and no computer animated special effects so the scenery with the population and buildings look more natural.
In 2014 I was too sad He spoke to me through a light that does not blind and a voice that could not be felt and said "Arise". Last Wednesday I had a deep hatred of humanity because of mistakes, I was angry with my family members for defending my cousin's rapist stepfather. And he said "I am love and forgive them for they don't know what they are doing" and an ecstasy of love and forgiveness filled me. Now I understand He is the supreme love, He is the savior, He is the Messiah and He will come back not now will He. All anger and hatred has passed amen. And I didn't have to go to a church or read the Bible from end to end to feel Him inside my house and my room, that's all it takes and I feel blessed by the Big Brother of creation.
i was dead in the flesh but now am alive by the holy spirit of God and i will live forever more with the Lord my God JESUSCRIST of Nazareth. love you with all my heart
And Lazarus is here today and alive. . . His name is Bob Lazar of the UFO fame. . . Lazar in the U.S.A . . .Lazar in the U.S.. . . Lazar in US. . .LazarUS. . . Lazarus. . . . . . . I have tried to tell him, yet no answer to my messages. His memories were of his time with the Angels, not aliens. . .If any of you know him, please tell. . .
