Testament: L'histoire de Moïse

I guess I just don't understand. Is the Bible not good enough that you have to make up scriptures that were never written. I'm sure there are other things to be critical of, but I just can't get over the hole taking one of the most important scriptures in the Bible and completely altering it. God says " I am, but I am and what I will be"???? Really? My goodness. What nonsense is this? Someone please explain to me why we need to throw that in there. And no point in this rambling coherent thought did the Bible God saying "and what I will be" - It's It's arguably one of the most important verses in the Bible and you don't alter those words even if you don't believe it ever happened. If you have any understanding of theology, it's completely completely wrong. God does not change. Again, it's OK if you don't believe it, but don't alter the story. God is not who will be. In the Bible, it says "I Am that I Am" this cronyism is painful. Artistic liberties may have their limits, but this is too much.

I'm agnostic, and found this series to be a more grounded and realistic retelling of the Exodus than grandiose depictions like DeMille's Ten Commandments or The Bible series on History Channel. I might not entirely agree with the historicity of the story, but I liked how much humanity they gave the characters.

At the end of the day, Moses was just a guy who was trying to look after his family. He didn't ask to be pulled into God's big plan or be constantly visited upon by this annoyingly mysterious ball of light that keeps appearing on his wall.

The academics and religious figures were knowledgeable and I'm glad someone from each major Abrahamic religion was interviewed.

I think it's stupid to give series like these the label of "documentary" though, and it's obvious that this show was just Netflix's attempt at bringing in a more right wing audience.

Lots of good things in this and interesting facts shared, in particular by the Christian and Jewish commentators. Also some errors, not limited to:

• Moses went up the mountain twice to get the 10 commandments, not once as is shown here.

• No need to show Moses' mum talking to him at the end as a spirit ghost.

• No partying shown around the golden calf as the bible recalls.

• No Tabernacle shown.

As with all these movies about Moses, so much is shown about the journey to the Red Sea and the crossing, that the end is always rushed.

But, let's not decry that this is on Netflix and many people will hear the story, who may not otherwise have done.

Testament: The Story of Moses aspires to be a captivating blend of historical drama and religious narrative. However, it falters on both fronts. The visuals fail to impress, appearing more like a mediocre TV movie than a high-budget miniseries. Moreover, the show's portrayal of the biblical tale strays from accuracy in ways that may frustrate viewers seeking a faithful adaptation.

But the most glaring misstep lies in Testament's attempt to reinterpret the classic story through a contemporary social justice lens. This forced approach feels entirely out of place within the ancient Egyptian setting. Instead of enriching the narrative, it justructs the story's emotional impact and undermines its timeless themes.

If you're looking for a visually stunning and faithful portrayal of the Moses story, Testament: The Story of Moses is a disappointment. It might hold some appeal for those seeking a heavily dramatized reimagining with a modern twist, but even for that audience, the execution falls short.

Found this series highly realistic, informative and thoughtful, explaining in detail the story of Moses and adding context for that time in history. Almost like an "Inside the Episode." It really helped add meaning to some of the symbolism of the 10 plagues of Egypt, and how they were meant to refute the Egyptian gods to establish the supremecy of the Hebrew God. While some didn't care for it, I enjoyed the commentary from the various religious and historical scholars, and exploring their interpretations from the Christian, Jewish, Muslim and feminist perspectives. They key takeaway for me is that Moses represented multiple peoples and beliefs, but his success was grounded in being the driving force in bringing people together and establishing a moral code that still exists to this day. A bit disappointed that it didn't delve into the Ark of the Covenant, as that is also a topic of interest that would have been great to get perspective on and is still a mystery today. Well worth the time IMHO.