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What People Are Saying About “The Bible” TV Series “Mark Burnett And What People are Saying about “The Bible” TV Series “Mark Burnett and Roma Downey’s miniseries, The Bible, proves that when talent and passion collide, the outcome is spectacular. Having spent time with them on the set, Victoria and I witnessed firsthand not only the genius of Mark Burnett and Roma Downey but the deep and abiding passion they possess for God’s Word. Every aspect of this production from the acting to the poignant storytelling is accomplished with excellence. In particular, I found Roma’s portrayal of Mary, the mother of Jesus, to be both moving and genuine. Mark and Roma have succeeded in doing what few before them have done; they have produced a work that truly reflects the masterpiece that is the Holy Bible.” – Joel Osteen, Senior Pastor of Lakewood Church, #1 NY Times bestselling author “I’ve probably seen most, if not all, of the films about the Bible produced in the past 50 years. This one stands alone, in a class by itself, as the best I’ve ever seen. Brilliantly produced with stunning cinematography, a Hans Zimmer score and academy-worthy acting, it stands head-and-shoulder above the rest. Too many ‘Bible’ films end up feeling like documentaries, with stilted dialog, second-class sets, and narration that feels like a lecture. In contrast, this series, draws you into the story from the start. The key to its effectiveness is that it lets the Bible speak for itself, without commentary, excuse or qualification, which makes it unique. This is living history at its best!” - Dr. Rick Warren, Author, What On Earth Am I Here For?, The Purpose Driven Life “Thanks for the opportunity to view clips from the upcoming series “The Bible.” What I saw impressed me a great deal. It’s quite a challenge to get hold of both the Old and New Testaments in only 10 hours of film, but Mark and Roma did a fantastic job. I’m anxious to see the entire series in the spring. I was especially pleased to meet Mark and Roma and have the opportunity to experience the love and passion with which they produced this series. It’s truly something that has come from their hearts. May God bless them, and may many souls be led to Christ by their viewing The Bible.” - Bishop Michael Sheridan, Catholic Diocese of Colorado Springs, CO "Unlike any other film or miniseries I’ve ever encountered, The Bible brings the Word of God to life in the full richness of its scope, diversity, power, and magnificence. History and mystery collide as Mark Burnett and Roma Downey infuse every scene with their divinely inspired vision for sharing the poetic beauty and timeless wisdom of Scripture. This series helps us all to experience the flesh-and-blood stories of the Bible in a new light and draws us to the Divine Author who continues writing His eternal masterpiece. You will be enthralled, encouraged, and inspired by The Bible – seeing really is believing!" - Bishop T.D. Jakes, author, pastor, The Potter’s House "The Bible mini series is beautiful, majestic and epic! The story of the Bible has never been taught like this. These stories will be illuminating to those who have grown up with the Bible as well as the millions of intellectually curious people who want to better understand the greatest stories from the greatest book of all time. Roma and Mark are giving the world a beautiful gift and it will be life changing for millions of people.” - Anthony “Tony” Robbins, speaker and author “I love the passion and enthusiasm that my friends Mark Burnett and Roma Downey have invested in their new History Channel series, The Bible. Rather than a word-for- word documentary, this project combines drama and history in a way that captures the essence and heart of the Gospel and the broader biblical story. I’m convinced that The Bible represents a unique opportunity to convey God’s redemptive message to a broad audience—many of whom may be unfamiliar with the narrative of Scripture. My prayer is that many lives will be impacted not only by the beauty and quality of the production, but by the Truth that lies at the center of the story.” - Jim Daly, President, Focus on the Family "Mark Burnett and Roma Downey's mini-series The Bible is an unqualified success. It rises above its forebears, shining with cinematic artistry, dramatic creativity, and essential biblical fidelity." - Frank Wright, Ph.D., President & CEO, National Religious Broadcasters “Because I grew up knowing about the bible but not understanding it, I’m overwhelmed with excitement about The Bible series. It’s impossible to put into words the awe- inspiring emotions I felt watching the Bible stories come to life on the screen. The attention to detail is impeccable. The acting is deeply moving. The music is breathtaking. I’m waiting with anticipation to see all the lives The Bible Series will impact. Mark Burnett and Roma Downey have given the world a gift.” - Craig Groeschel, pastor, Lifechurch.tv "Mark Burnett and Roma Downey created a masterpiece. Never before have we seen a work of visual and audio artistry that captures the passion of God's word, the purpose of faith full narratives and the promise of a redemptive outcome like The Bible. Mark and Roma's commitment to a project that engages the heart and the head of each viewer serves as a catalytic platform for the purpose of engaging generations with the greatest message of all; hope and eternal life. I am honored to be associated with this powerful and life changing project." - Rev. Samuel Rodriguez, president National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference “This series is stunning – superbly acted and beautifully produced. It brings the stories of the Bible to life in an extraordinary way.” - Nicky Gumbel, Alpha International “When I heard of Mark and Roma’s The Bible project, I thought, ‘I hope they get it right!’ As an Advisor on the project, I now know they’ve done just that. From the moment I read the first scripts, through the process of refining them, I was thrilled to see how the classic stories of the Bible were being dramatically portrayed with loving care for biblical integrity and attention to core theological truths. The desire to produce The Bible in a way that honors God and the Bible has permeated the project. This is an exceptional gift to the faith community…and the world!” - Dr. Bob Beltz, Sr. Pastor, Highline Community Church in Denver; Sr. Advisor to Chairman of The Anschutz Corporation “Not since Cecil B. DeMille’s production of The Ten Commandments has a powerful, major Hollywood production like ‘The Bible’ been released worldwide. This miniseries, featuring the music of Oscar-winner Hans Zimmer, will help millions to experience God’s Word in a visual, dramatic way.” - Geof Morin, American Bible Society “We have read all the scripts, spent time on the set and viewed some remarkable footage. The World Evangelical Alliance stands fully behind this incredible Bible project. It could be one of the greatest gifts provided to the global church for this and future generations.” - Dr. Geoff Tunnicliffe, Chief Executive Officer/Secretary General, World Evangelical Alliance “We were extremely impressed by the production quality of Mark and Roma’s mini-series The Bible, and thankful for their personal testimonies and commitment to spreading the good news of Jesus to the world.” - Tom Peterson, Catholics Come Home® / Virtue Media™ "I'm passionate about leveraging technology and media to help millions of people experience the Bible through the YouVersion Bible App. I'm convinced that Mark and Roma's series The Bible will bring God's Word to life in the hearts of millions of people who may have never opened the book or launched our app. I am in full support of this project and can't wait for everyone to see it." - Bobby Gruenewald, Pastor, Innovation Leader at LifeChurch.tv and founder of YouVersion “The dedicated artistry of Mark Burnett and Roma Downey, in their portrayal of seminal stories from the Bible, greatly strengthens my confidence in truths I hold close to my heart. The passages I have known intellectually for many years have now come to life. This series is going to evoke a significant and important discussion and I feel deeply indebted to Mark and Roma for their courage and their commitment to authenticity and essential truth.” - Andrew K. Benton, President, Pepperdine University “This celebration of The Bible will inspire people around the world to rediscover a beloved text in new ways. This is a passion project nurtured with love and care by Mark Burnett, Roma Downey and the entire creative team. I was thoroughly impressed by the deep faith expressed throughout this epic series.” - Craig Detweiler, PhD, Director, Center for Entertainment, Media, and Culture Pepperdine University "Today's entertainment obsessed generation needs a striking visual presentation of the Gospel to grab their attention and hearts. Mark and Roma's mini series The Bible achieves exactly this with unforgettable images, dialogue and music in a never-before- seen synergy that God is going to mightily use to reach this generation." - Dr. Aaron Tabor, MD, CEO of Jesus Daily® "The Bible is visually stunning and spiritually evocative - I couldn't stop crying the first time I watched it! This incredibly realistic depiction of the divine love story between our Creator-Redeemer, Jesus Christ, and humanity is a huge gift for both the church and culture at large." - Lisa Harper, Ministry Director of Women of Faith “I can’t think of anyone better than producer Mark Burnett and his wife, Roma Downey to bring to television The Bible.
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