David Suchet: In the Footsteps of St Peter

I have been to Israel and have been on tours, but this video showed me places and things I had not seen. Examples: the inside of a burial cave, the chapels at Capadocia, a 1st century fishing boat recovered from the Sea of Galilee much like the one Peter must have used.David Suchet is a good host - warm, devout, curious. He does not insert himself into the narrative but lets the stories unfold. I appreciated all the archaeologists who took time to explain the sites he visited and was particularly impressed that he had access to the interior of the Church of the Rock which I had never seen before. I was also fascinated with his visit to a Jewish Hebrew school.I amglad I have this film to watch more than once.

Historically very interesting - You see the sights and locations of St. Peter's life and get insights from various historians and theologians. However, some of Suchet's (and even the "experts'") musings and speculations are off. For example, "Because Peter went to Rome and was martyred there, the Catholic Church believes him to be the first Pope." Huh?! Any Catholic can tell you, Peter could've died ANYWHERE on the planet and still been the first Pope. It was because of the authority Jesus gave him. Here's another: "Why did Jesus go to Jerusalem at that time" (ie. Passover)? "Was it to have a confrontation with the religious authorities?" Um... Nope. It was to suffer and die for mankind. One "expert" from Notre Dame says in one sentence, if Peter was really martyred in Rome, he would NOT have been crucified. This was a "later tradition." Then in her next sentence she says, "The Romans might have crucified him." Ok. Why say he wasn't (it was a later tradition) then that he might have been? Speaking of "experts," the Holy Land is chock full of Orthodox and Catholic priests and theologians. Where were they in this film??? I recommend this film for the sights and sounds and interesting historical tid bits it offers, some of which are quite rich and interesting, such as Suchet's adventure aboard a fishing boat and with the shepherd. Look for your theology elsewhere!

David Suchet has been a favorite actor of mine since I first saw him as Hercule Poirot on TV. Since I am a dedicated Christian, the title of this DVD set grabbed me and I had to order it. So glad I did! Mr. Suchet, a dedicated Christian himself, goes to the Holy land and begins learning from the learned locals all he can glean about the life and times of St. Peter and how he became first a Christian and then how he began traveling the land and spreading the Gospel. This is a great historical explanation of Peter's life and dedication to his life's work as a Christian teacher who spread the word and wrote some of the greatest parts of the New Testament. If you are a new or old Christian, this is an extremely valuable work on how to understand the birth and growth of Biblical teachings and how they can be used to continue spreading the Word!Thank you, Amazon, for the chance of finding and owning this great work!!!

I watched this on PBS and wanted a copy because I enjoyed David Suchet' s adventure. It was an adventure for him because he is a Christian convert from Judaism and so much of what he is doing is discovering the Christian roots. I don't believe it was intended as anything but his journey to places where Christianity not only began, but how it is evolving. If you want theology or a more in depth look at the Christian history I suggest you look for books by Fr. Mitch Packwa who is not only one of the more knowledgeable historians but also participated in archaeology in the Holy Land, speaks Aramaic...the language Jesus spoke, and speaks at least four other languages since he gave yearly tours to the Holy Land for many years until his final tour this past Christmas.David Suchet is just a neophyte (except for his great acting) and it is easy to see how much he enjoyed his journey. I am buying his DVD on St. Paul next and hope he does more.

It is great to follow the Saint with a great narrative by David Suchet and see the places where the Saint went and did.

I have been a huge fan of David Suchet for years, and so I approached this documentary with a note of trepidation. What if he turned out to be jerk? I should not have worried. Mr. Suchet is an absolutely charming guide on a tour of the life and travels of St. Peter. He makes the trip very intimate yet informative. My wife enjoyed it so much that, only a few days after watching it, she requested that we watch it again so that she could absorb it even better.

I watched and showed In the Footsteps of St. Paul to my church's Adult Forum. It was very successful.Because of the fine quality of David Suchet's personality and mannerisms, I purchased In the Footsteps of St. Peter.I was equally impressed and I highly recommend both series to those who would like to understand better the lives of these greatmen who helped to change the world.

Excellent study. Suchet does all things well.

Thoroughly enjoyable. David Suchet was a brilliant presenter of a little-known subject. Tactful and sensitive with a wealth of previously unknown material.

Very well presented. Some very interesting historical points raised, eg the unearthed fisherman's boat from the time of Jesus. Suchet is a good presenter and non-intrusive

A very interesting and informative documentary made more interesting by the endearing personality of David Suchet. Most enjoyable.

Love David Suchet and this dvd plus the one on St Paul are a great insight into early Christianity

Great. Well told. Beautiful photography. Fascinating, whether you are religious, or not.