The Bible (Series)

[seeker_of_God]

Not sure if this has been posted elsewhere, but has anyone been watching this series?

I’ve watched all four episodes thus far, and have loved it. My mother also got into it, and it’s been a great tool for evangelizing to her. She realizes now that the Church is the one started by Jesus and that Peter was the first pope. So it’s been great.

I only wish that the people who made it were Catholic. They would have done a great job with the last supper and the Eucharist, and with Peter as the first pope and the “rock.” But otherwise it’s been great.

 

[Lisa1967]

I’ve watched some of it. I missed last week’s episode due to basketball.

I think it’s good that so many people are watching it. Maybe some of them will read the Bible for themselves and go to church. I have seen ads from a local church, Catholics Come Home, a Christian bookstore, and a Bible app store during the series.

I would like to see the last episode on Sunday.

I have a few quibbles with what I’ve seen so far, but those have been minor.

 

[SonCatcher]

Not sure if this has been posted elsewhere, but has anyone been watching this series?

I’ve watched all four episodes thus far, and have loved it. My mother also got into it, and it’s been a great tool for evangelizing to her. She realizes now that the Church is the one started by Jesus and that Peter was the first pope. So it’s been great.

I only wish that the people who made it were Catholic. They would have done a great job with the last supper and the Eucharist, and with Peter as the first pope and the “rock.” But otherwise it’s been great.

Actually, Roma Downey (former “Touched by an Angel” star who played Mary in this series) is a Catholic, one of the producers and originated the idea of having the miniseries in the first place.

It doesn’t seem to have been watered down as much as you fear. You did indicate the film was useful in explaining to your mother the primacy of St. Peter.

 

[Steveabrous]

I have heard a lot of people complain because they have taken a lot of liberties. There are a lot of things in the miniseries that are not true to the book. But, It is for evangelization. A person can watch it, be entertained, and then read the bible for themselves. I think it’s great.

 

[TwinMommy]

I have heard a lot of people complain because they have taken a lot of liberties. There are a lot of things in the miniseries that are not true to the book. But, It is for evangelization. A person can watch it, be entertained, and then read the bible for themselves. I think it’s great.

I didn’t watch this past episode. I honestly didn’t want to see how what they would mess up on. I was so excited for the series but from the first episode I was disappointed. I think if a non-Christian was watching it would be a perfect way for them to learn some basics.

 

[seeker_of_God]

Actually, Roma Downey (former “Touched by an Angel” star who played Mary in this series) is a Catholic, one of the producers and originated the idea of having the miniseries in the first place.

It doesn’t seem to have been watered down as much as you fear. You did indicate the film was useful in explaining to your mother the primacy of St. Peter.

Oh, wow, I had no idea she is Catholic.

The line to Peter about being the rock was mentioned, but it wasn’t really elaborated on, which I thought was a shame. But overall it is good.

I was so disappointed though that they missed the transfiguration, as well as many other stories I would have loved them to include. They missed the wedding at Cana, too.