Are there any other versions of the Ten Commandments?

Watching Paramount’s The Ten Commandments is, for many, an annual part of the spring holidays. While there have been other film versions of the story of the exodus, none have the epic staying power of the 1956 classic. Indeed, many have now grown up with the image of Charlton Heston irreparably set as the image of Moses.

Who was the director of the Ten Commandments?

Cecil B. DeMille directed “The Ten Commandments,” which takes liberties with the story of Moses. Courtesy Amc, Deseret News Archives If you’ve ever watched the classic movie “The Ten Commandments” by Cecil B. DeMille, it is so engaging it may have become your definitive version of Moses.

Where does the story of the Ten Commandments take place?

The Ten Commandments (1956 film) The Ten Commandments dramatizes the biblical story of the life of Moses, an adopted Egyptian prince who becomes the deliverer of his real brethren, the enslaved Hebrews, and therefore leads the Exodus to Mount Sinai, where he receives, from God, the Ten Commandments.

What did Moses do in the movie The Ten Commandments?

In the movie, Moses is said to be a successful military commander, but that reference comes from Josephus, not the Bible. The movie shows Moses openly fighting an Egyptian, killing him and then being arrested and exiled.

Why did God give the 10 Commandments?

God wants His people conquering all of the difficulties and trials of life. He wants His people living full, victorious lives. This was the reason He gave the Ten Commandments to the people of Israel. He wanted His people to have the laws, the commandments that told them how to live, the commandments that would lead them to full, victorious lives.

Where was 10 Commandments filmed?

The Ten Commandments was filmed on location in Egypt, Mount Sinai and the Sinai Peninsula, and was DeMille’s last and most successful work.

Who narrated the 10 Commandments?

Cecil B. DeMille is the director of and the narrator in The Ten Commandments (1956). The voice of God is provided by Charlton Heston who also played Moses.

What are the names of the 10 Commandments?

The ten commandments , in order, are: “I am the Lord thy God, thou shalt not have any strange gods before Me.” “Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain.” “Remember to keep holy the Sabbath day.” “Honor thy father and mother.” “ Thou shalt not kill .” “Thou shalt not commit adultery.” “Thou shalt not steal.”