The Bible: The New, Epic, 10-part Television Miniseries on the History Channel

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From Executive Producers Roma Downey (Touched by An Angel) and her husband Mark Burnett (The Voice, Survivor, The Apprentice) comes The Bible, an epic 10-part miniseries retelling stories from the Scriptures for a whole new generation. Breathtaking in scope and scale, The Bible features powerful performances, exotic locales and dazzling visual effects that breathe spectacular life into the dramatic tales of faith and courage from Genesis through Revelation. Premiering March 3rd on the History Channel and airing weekly through Easter Sunday, this historic television event is sure to entertain and inspire the whole family.

The series is based on the New International Version and the New Revised Standard Version of The Bible, and here is the series' Board of Advisors. The series will be narrated by Emmy award-winning actor/vocalist Keith David (Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Platoon, Crash) and will feature a musical score by the world renowned Grammy and Oscar-winning composer Hans Zimmer. Leading the outstanding international cast is Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated actress and series’ co-executive producer Roma Downey, who plays Mary. Joining her are Portuguese TV star Diogo Morgado as Jesus, as well as an array of acclaimed UK-based actors including Sean Teale (Skins), David Rintoul (The Iron Lady, My Week with Marilyn), Amber Rose Revah (The Borgias), Peter Guinness (an accomplished long time film/theatre actor), Greg Hicks (one of the UK’s best-known Shakespearean actors), and Simon Kunz (Four Weddings and a Funeral, Parent Trap, Matchpoint).

“A must see!”—Movieguide

“Living history at its best!”—Rick Warren, Author, The Purpose Driven 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

“Truly reflects the masterpiece that is the Holy Bible.”—Joel Osteen, Senior Pastor, Lakewood Church

“…Great passion, exquisite skill and cinemagraphic triumph.”—Cardinal Donald Wuerl, Archbishop of Washington

“A unique opportunity to convey God’s redemptive message.”—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, President, National Religious Broadcasters

Part 1: In the Beginning/Exodus: Noah endures God's wrath; Abraham reaches the Promised Land but still must prove his faith in God; Moses leads the Israelites out of Egypt, and his faith in God is rewarded when the Red Sea parts to allow the Israelites to escape Pharaoh's chariots; Moses delivers his final message from God--the Ten Commandments.

March 3, 2013 (8:00-10:00 pm ET) 

March 4, 2013 (12:02-2:02 am ET)

March 6, 2013 (9:00-11:02 pm ET)

March 7, 2013 (1:01-3:03 am ET)

March 10, 2013 (6:00-8:02 pm ET)

• The Bible (Wikipedia)
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• The Bible (History Channel)
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• The Bible Extended Look
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• The Bible Official Trailer
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• "10-hour 'The Bible' miniseries premieres Sunday," by Diane Cowen (Houston Chronicle)
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• "Hollywood Couple Created 'The Bible' Mini-Series to 'Set the Record Straight'," by Jake Whitman (ABC News)
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• "Personal intro by Mary Burnett and Roma Downey"
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• "New Kid in Town," by Blake Shelton
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• "My God is Awesome," by Pastor Charles Jenkins and Fellowship Chicago
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• "Mary Did You Know," by CeeLo Green
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• The Bible: The Nativity 
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• The Bible is available in DVD and Blu-ray, and here is the Soundtrack Music CD
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• Official Website