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24-hour prayer for G8 Summit
As world leaders continue their discussions about the future of Syria, and trade and taxation, at the G8 summit in Enniskillen, Northern Ireland; they’re being given 24-hour prayer support by the Northern Ireland Bible Society – which is providing resources for the event. Read more
Back in time – Jazz club gets 50’s makeover for Bible based film shoot
It’s back to the 50’s for a jazz club in Manchester today, as it becomes the latest location for a film shoot based on a Bible story. Taking Matt and Phreds, in the city’s Tibb Street, back six decades is the latest challenge for Director Simon... Read more
Bible based film is being shot in Manchester replicating 1950s America
The Pitch film director Simon Cookson has worked hard all weekend directing his short film ‘The Light’. Yesterday’s shoot in City Library Manchester worked well for a 1950s American police station whereas today the crew are filming in a priva... Read more
Simon Cookson - Pitch film director is rising to the Challenge
The Pitch filming crew and cast has worked long hours over the weekend as shooting for ‘The Light’ commenced in Lancashire on Saturday. The challenge for first time director Simon Cookson has been to replicate 1950s America in his film set in the... Read more
'The Light' film shoot begins this Weekend
Simon Cookson, winner of this year's Pitch film competition and first time director starts filming his adaptation of Saul's conversion of the road to Damascus. Read more
Dr Paula Gooder appointed Bible Society's Theologian in Residence
Dr Paula Gooder is to join Bible Society as Theologian in Residence. The New Testament theologian will take up the role in September to help Bible Society advocate the Bible to the widest possible audience and contribute to shaping the Society's theo... Read more
Movies based on the Bible still prove to be popular
Timeless Bible Stories provide good source of inspiration for blockbuster movies Read more
Carnival-goers to be given Bibles
Revellers at this year’s St Paul's Carnival next month will have the chance to take home a copy of the Jamaican New Testament. Read more
Comment: doing Bible like Eddie Izzard
I want to go to a Bible study led by Eddie Izzard. That's my conclusion after seeing his latest show, Force Majeure, recently. In his chaotic collection of topics, he touched on quite a few biblical stories. He didn't treat these with what you'd call... Read more
Could new technology lead to personalised Bibles?
This week The Daily Telegraph reports from the Hay Festival that David Parker, Professor of Theology at the University of Birmingham, is predicting people will be able to download the versions of the Bible they like best and maybe even mix and match ... Read more