Well, they filmed in Morocco, so there were Muslims involved somehow That reminds me, I met Moses. But seriously, I met the actor who played Moses in this series. The city of Ourzazate in Morocco is where most Hollywood productions film anything with a desert. Even movies set in Mexico are sometimes filmed there. So, as you can imagine, it's party central with bars, clubs, all kinds of drugs and prostitutes in every cafe. Every local has a story of the one time they got drunk with whatever actor. Hearing a Moroccan try to pronounce "Leonardo DiCaprio" is funny. My buddy was staying at the Berber Palace, which is one of the snazzier hotels there, and I snuck in to crash on his couch for the weekend so we could chill by the pool and get drunk before noon on overpriced beer. So one night we're smoking cigars outside our room and this long haired white guy walks out of the room next to us and tries to speak a little French to us, but then hears us speaking English. So he's just saying hi, shooting the shit, generally being pleasant. We offer him a cigar but he said he didn't smoke them anymore. Nice guy, we figure he's a tourist. We ask him his name and he says he's Moses. My buddy goes, "Damn! Your parents were downright biblical!" He says no, he's playing Moses for the History Channel's production of the Bible. My buddy says, "The History Channel! What better place for a work of fiction!" [video=youtube;OCsOYJnzpMI]http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=OCsOYJnzpMI[/video]
green font? it's blatant evangelism as a ratings grab under the stupidly silly pretense that apologists alone can be consulted for historical accuracy. that is not to bash christians specifically when it comes to this. there's a ton of secular shows that do the same thing - base sensationalistic programming on consulting obviously biased or unreliable sources for the sake of ratings. in fact i've seen a few anti-christian historicity shows on discovery, HC etc. that do the same thing in the other direction (was Jesus actually married to Mary??????!!!!!!! tune in to find out what our 'experts' have to say!!!!!!)
That's a good question actually. The entire old testament was written by Jews. As for the muslims.... They believe in the same God; but don't believe in the same Bible. I don't know how they would help. Unless they use muslims to discuss what their faith feels is innacurate from the Jewish and Christian Bible. But if they take that approach, then they better have some agnostics and atheists in the mix.
From that sneak peak you tube clip; I am excited to watch this series! It looks well produced! I can't wait!
I'm actually sort of interested in this miniseries though just to see how they portray everything. It's the History Channel so I'm not expecting historical realism. From what press I've seen so far, it's mostly white folks with British accents tromping around the desert in clean clothing and living in tents that look like they were decorated from a Moroccan market (I wonder why...) So, no attempts to represent the original culture, language, dress, etc. That's a bummer. Looks more like an excuse to use CGI to get "the kids" into "the good news" or what have you. If any of you are interested in adaptions of the Bible, give The Book of Genesis by R. Crumb a try. I was NEVER been interested in any sort of Biblical history until I read it. It's a pretty amazing work. It's the complete book of Genesis, with all the "begats" left in. Crumb attempts to be as historically accurate on a visual level in regards to how people looked, their hair, their clothing, their jewelry, their textiles, tents, artifacts and cities. Well worth the read.
Well, the Pharisees were "high shelf" Jews, too. That said, as it turned out, Jesus didn't consult much with them.
The makers of this series probably never even considered having Jews, Muslims, atheists, etc. contribute anything to the show. Now the millions and millions of Christians that haven't read a word of the Bible have something to go by!
I expect to be disappointed for the same reason. I hate their crappy reality tv shows, and don't think they''re up to the task. Much rather see Peter Jackson or Spielberg tackle such a complex collection of stories.
Good for Mark Burnett! It must be nice to be able to make your wife a virgin again anytime you want to.
A rational assessment of the reasons the bible was written, which parts are likely fact or fiction and the effects it has had on history.
Here's an amusing new article about Utah laws which control serving alcohol in restaurants. Religion is out of control in Utah. http://www.ajc.com/news/ap/alcohol/utah-liquor-bill-aims-to-take-down-zion-curtains/nWZyZ/
I personally wouldn't mind some atheists giving logical input. I think it would be good for the film. But keep in mind that its reinactments of the bible stories.
