Video Bible: A Christian Alternative to The Da Vinci Code
An evangelical company is releasing a video Bible as a “Christian response” to The Da Vinci Code movie, which opens in theatres on May 19.
The WatchWord Bible, a 10-DVD version of the New Testament, will be sold in 140,000 churches across the U.S., says the Hollywood Reporter.
“We feel it is important to be able to open up a dialogue about faith that is positive, that looks at The Da Vinci Code as a positive platform for discussion about faith and the roots of our faith,” said David Kirkpatrick, president of distributor Good News Holdings and former head of production at Paramount Pictures. “Personally I think The Da Vinci Code is a really good book, a great work of fiction, and it will be a huge success at the box office.”
The video Bible has a total running time of 26 hours and the complete New Testament in both onscreen text and narration. Churches will keep half of the selling price of $49.95.
The Da Vinci Code’s controversial theories about Christianity has led to some officials in the Vatican calling for Catholics to boycott the movie.
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