The Testaments of One Fold and One Shepherd
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The Testaments of One Fold and One Shepherd is a 67-minute film produced by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Testaments depicts the life of Jesus
in Jerusalem while also depicting the events described in the Book of Mormon
from approximately the same time period. The film's climax occurs after Christ's resurrection
, when Jesus appears in the Americas.
The movie was originally shown in the Legacy Theater of the Joseph Smith Memorial Building
on a 62x31 foot screen and was shot with 65 mm film. It replaced Legacy: A Mormon Journey
as the flagship Joseph Smith Memorial Building feature in March 2000. The Testaments of One Fold and One Shepherd has now been replaced in that theater by Joseph Smith: Prophet of the Restoration
, a film commemorating the 200th anniversary of the birth of Joseph Smith, Jr.
Kohor is plotting to destabilize the existing government and become the absolute ruler.
In contrast, Amaron, a holy man, preaches to people of Christ, whose ministry and miracles are concurrently taking place across the seas in The Holy Land. As Jacob becomes more immersed in the secular life of Kohor's house, Laneah becomes more interested in the humble faith he is forsaking. Her conversion to Christ, and the death of Amaron at the hand of Kohor's men, brings Jacob to his senses, but he knows of Kohor's plans and is imprisoned when he refuses to join the conspiracy.
In Jerusalem, Jesus is crucified and the far away city of Zarahemla is plunged into darkness and destruction as Helam pushes through the crowds and ruins to help his son.
All seems hopeless when he is blinded and thinks that he will not see the Messiah.
This film is shown every day at the North Visitors Center on Temple Square
in Salt Lake City, Utah
, at the Visitors Center at the Washington D.C. Temple
, the Visitors Center at the Mesa Arizona Temple
, and the Visitors Center at the Idaho Falls Idaho Temple
.
in multiple languages. It is available through LDS Distribution Services.
Jesus
Jesus of Nazareth , commonly referred to as Jesus Christ or simply as Jesus or Christ, is the central figure of Christianity...
in Jerusalem while also depicting the events described in the Book of Mormon
Book of Mormon
The Book of Mormon is a sacred text of the Latter Day Saint movement that adherents believe contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the American continent from approximately 2600 BC to AD 421. It was first published in March 1830 by Joseph Smith, Jr...
from approximately the same time period. The film's climax occurs after Christ's resurrection
Resurrection
Resurrection refers to the literal coming back to life of the biologically dead. It is used both with respect to particular individuals or the belief in a General Resurrection of the dead at the end of the world. The General Resurrection is featured prominently in Jewish, Christian, and Muslim...
, when Jesus appears in the Americas.
The movie was originally shown in the Legacy Theater of the Joseph Smith Memorial Building
Joseph Smith Memorial Building
The Joseph Smith Memorial Building is named in honor of Joseph Smith, Jr., the founder of the Latter Day Saint movement. It is located on the corner of Main Street and South Temple in Salt Lake City. Previously the Hotel Utah, it is now an administrative building...
on a 62x31 foot screen and was shot with 65 mm film. It replaced Legacy: A Mormon Journey
Legacy: A Mormon Journey
Legacy: A Mormon Journey is a 53-minute film produced by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Legacy depicts the life of two recent converts from the 1830s to the 1890s...
as the flagship Joseph Smith Memorial Building feature in March 2000. The Testaments of One Fold and One Shepherd has now been replaced in that theater by Joseph Smith: Prophet of the Restoration
Joseph Smith: Prophet of the Restoration
Joseph Smith: The Prophet of the Restoration is a 2005 film that focuses on some of the events during the life of Joseph Smith, Jr., founder of the Latter Day Saint movement, which was both filmed and distributed by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints...
, a film commemorating the 200th anniversary of the birth of Joseph Smith, Jr.
Plot
Although in America, Helam witnesses the star heralding the birth of Christ, and 33 years later he faithfully awaits the promised coming of The Messiah despite persecution for this belief. Helam's son, Jacob, is interested more in the ways of the world, including the lovely Laneah, and when his abilities as an artisan bring an offer to work for the wealthy and powerful Kohor, he jumps at the chance and is estranged from his father's house.Kohor is plotting to destabilize the existing government and become the absolute ruler.
In contrast, Amaron, a holy man, preaches to people of Christ, whose ministry and miracles are concurrently taking place across the seas in The Holy Land. As Jacob becomes more immersed in the secular life of Kohor's house, Laneah becomes more interested in the humble faith he is forsaking. Her conversion to Christ, and the death of Amaron at the hand of Kohor's men, brings Jacob to his senses, but he knows of Kohor's plans and is imprisoned when he refuses to join the conspiracy.
In Jerusalem, Jesus is crucified and the far away city of Zarahemla is plunged into darkness and destruction as Helam pushes through the crowds and ruins to help his son.
All seems hopeless when he is blinded and thinks that he will not see the Messiah.
Description
Several of the scenes in the movie depicting biblical accounts are near identical matches to the artistic appearance of corresponding paintings done by Danish artist Carl Bloch.This film is shown every day at the North Visitors Center on Temple Square
Temple Square
Temple Square is a ten acre complex located in the center of Salt Lake City, Utah, owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints . In recent years, the usage of the name has gradually changed to include several other church facilities immediately adjacent to Temple Square...
in Salt Lake City, Utah
Utah
Utah is a state in the Western United States. It was the 45th state to join the Union, on January 4, 1896. Approximately 80% of Utah's 2,763,885 people live along the Wasatch Front, centering on Salt Lake City. This leaves vast expanses of the state nearly uninhabited, making the population the...
, at the Visitors Center at the Washington D.C. Temple
Washington D.C. Temple
The Washington D.C. Temple is the 18th constructed and 16th operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It is located in Kensington, Maryland, USA, near the Capital Beltway just north of Washington, D.C...
, the Visitors Center at the Mesa Arizona Temple
Mesa Arizona Temple
The Mesa Arizona Temple is the seventh operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Located in the city of Mesa, Arizona, it is the first of five LDS temples built or planned in the state.-History:...
, and the Visitors Center at the Idaho Falls Idaho Temple
Idaho Falls Idaho Temple
The Idaho Falls Idaho Temple is the tenth constructed and eighth operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Located in the city of Idaho Falls, Idaho it was the first LDS temple built in Idaho, and the first temple built with a modern single-spire design.The LDS temple...
.
Availability
On March 13, 2007, the LDS Church announced that this film is immediately available on DVDDVD
A DVD is an optical disc storage media format, invented and developed by Philips, Sony, Toshiba, and Panasonic in 1995. DVDs offer higher storage capacity than Compact Discs while having the same dimensions....
in multiple languages. It is available through LDS Distribution Services.