The BEST episodes of Superbook
Every episode of Superbook ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Superbook!
Superbook is an anime television series produced by Tatsunoko Productions in Japan in conjunction with the Christian Broadcasting Network in the United States. The series chronicled the events of the Bible's Old and New Testaments in its 52 episode run. The first 26 episodes aired from October 1, 1981 to March 29, 1982. The series returned as Superbook II with 26 episodes to air from April 4, 1983 to September 26, 1983. Between both series in the first run was the companion series The Flying House.
#1 - The Mighty Little Shepherd
Season 2 - Episode 20 - Aired 8/15/1983
Samuel selects another king of Israel with God's guidance after he gets displeased with King Saul. He particularly selects Jesse's youngest son who works as a shepherd named David. Also, King Saul calls for David to play harp for him and became friends with the king's children, Jonathan and Michal.
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#4 - Those Amazing Trumpets
Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/26/1981
It tells the story of Joshua and the fall of Jericho.
#6 - Worth Fighting For
Season 2 - Episode 14 - Aired 7/4/1983
Israel falls into idolatry and the Israelites worship other gods instead of the true God, thus The Lord God allows the Canaanites (one of the Israelites' ancient and many enemies) to conquer Israel and enslave its people. Othniel,the first of many Judges,was sent by God to deliver them from Chushan-rishathaim, the king of the Canaanites and the ruler of Mesopotamia. It narrates how he led them to a successful battle by calling out to God and how he was rewarded with the hand of Achsah, the daughter of Caleb, for his victory.
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#7 - David the King
Season 2 - Episode 23 - Aired 9/5/1983
King Saul continues to harbor feelings of envy towards David that he and his soldiers continue to pursue him. But in the end, the king and his son, Jonathan were killed in their battle against the Philistines. After their death, David becomes the king of Israel and rules them for thirty-three years.
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#10 - The Burning Bush
Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 6/6/1983
God talks to Moses in the burning bush in the land of Midianites and gives him instructions to return to Egypt and talk to the Pharaoh to free the Israelites. He takes Aaron with him. The Pharaoh becomes stubborn as he refuses to follow Moses. Also, Moses clashes with the Pharaoh's magicians. Then, plagues starts to happen to Egypt as the river turns into blood.
#11 - No More Plagues
Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 6/13/1983
The Pharaoh remains stubborn despite Moses' pleadings to free the Israelites. More plagues happens to Egypt. Finally, the Pharaoh agrees to let the Israelites go after many first born sons were killed (including his) by the Angel of Death, the Tenth and Final Plague. The episode also includes the parting of the Red Sea when the Pharaoh and his chariots chased the Israelites after changing his mind.
#12 - So You Want To Go Back To Egypt!
Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 6/20/1983
The story of journey of the Israelites towards the Promise Land that includes the following:the grumbling of Israelites after experiencing hunger; the provision of manna by God to the Israelites; the battle of the Israelites against the Amalekites; when the Israelites started to worship idols; and the Ten Commandments given by God to Moses and the Israelites.
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#13 - Snakes and a Donkey
Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 6/27/1983
Moses appoints Joshua as the new leader of the Israelites as they continue their journey towards the Promised Land. It also includes the Battle of Jericho, the enormous walled city that Joshua eventually defeats and conquers. In the end,the Israelites finally reach the land of milk and honey and how the Israelites kill all the people living in the Promised Land- the Canaanites, Amorites, Hittites, Perizzites, Jebusites, Hivitites, Girgushites, and other heathen "ites" who do evil in the land of milk and honey.
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#14 - A Wonderful Gift
Season 2 - Episode 19 - Aired 8/8/1983
Samuel warns the Israelites about their practice of idolatry and tells them to turn to God to help them in their battle against the Philistines ( the Israelites' most bitter and hated enemies). After their obedience to Samuel, the Israelites defeated the Philistines. Also, he selects Saul and anoints him to become the first King of Israel after the people asked Samuel for a king. Then, King Saul leads the Israelites after their war against the Philistines begins once again.
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#20 - Miracles of Love
Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 12/24/1981
It narrates numerous events in Jesus' life such as: The finding of the lost 12-year-old Jesus at the temple in Jerusalem; The baptism of Jesus by John The Baptist; The wedding at Cana; The healing of the paralytic in the bed; The Sermon at the Mount; The multiplication of the loaves; and Jesus walks on the water and helps Peter to do the same.
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#24 - The Good Left Arm
Season 2 - Episode 15 - Aired 7/11/1983
After Israelites fall once again to idolatry, they were conquered by King Eglon of the Moabites (another of the Israelites' many enemies). Ehud, a judge sent by God, led the Israelites and delivered them against the Moabites. Also, he kills King Eglon (who was a very fat man) with a double-edged sword by concealing it on his right thigh being left handed.
#25 - A Matter Of Time
Season 2 - Episode 26 - Aired 9/26/1983
The story of King Hezekiah and the prophet Isaiah. It narrates how the Israelites were able to free themselves from the Assyrians and the miraculous recovery of King Hezekiah from his illness. Also, it is the final episode as Uri and Gizmo find Ruffles.
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