The Greatest Story Ever Told

The Calling of Matthew

English · Dramatic Readings, Religious Fiction

The Greatest Story Ever Told presents dramatized stories from the life and teachings of Jesus, drawing on the Gospels for its subject matter. The title “The Calling of Matthew” points to the biblical account of Matthew being called to follow Jesus, a moment that brings themes of faith, change, and discipleship into focus.

As a radio drama, the program uses spoken performance and sound to bring its religious material to listeners. Its stories center on encounters, choices, and teachings, offering a narrative way to engage with familiar events from the New Testament.

The tone is reverent and reflective, with the emphasis on the human meaning of the stories as well as their spiritual significance. It offers a straightforward listening experience for those interested in biblical drama and radio adaptations of religious subjects.

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.