American Bible Society Donates Bibles for Hollywood Gala

American Bible Society Donates Bibles for Hollywood Gala

NEW YORK, Feb. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Bible Society has donated 800 Bibles to the Christian Film & Television Commission(TM) for distribution at the Commission's 15th Annual Movieguide(R) Faith & Values Awards Gala on February 20 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel. The Black Bonded Leather Gilded-Edged Bibles are in the Contemporary English Version (CEV), one of the Bible Society's two proprietary translations, and will be distributed to the actors, directors, producers and other film executives attending the event. The Bibles contain several distinctive features, including a Daily Bible Reading Plan, Bible Readings for Special Days and a list of Famous Passages.

Movieguide(R): A Family Guide to Movies & Entertainment is the Christian Film and Television Commission's monthly magazine that provides in-depth analyses of the moral statement and worldview of current movies from a biblical perspective, in addition to addressing the more overt issues of sex, violence and profanity. The Movieguide(R) Annual Awards Gala honors the best in movies and television programs that are values-based and family-friendly.

As an advocate for the Bible and its role in society, the American Bible Society has taken a more active role in promoting and supporting entertainment that reflects redemptive moral values and positive ethics. The Passion of the Christ, End of the Spear, One Night with the King, The Nativity Story, and the soon-to-be-released Amazing Grace are among the films that have received the Bible Society's "seal of approval."

"The American Bible Society recognizes the importance of sharing God's Word with those in the entertainment industry who have such an enormous impact on our culture," said Rev. Dr. Paul Irwin, Bible Society President and CEO. "We honor the Christian Film & Television Commission's(TM) work in effecting a positive transformation of the messages and images produced by the entertainment industry."

Rev. Dr. Paul G. Irwin, President and CEO of the American Bible Society, and Rev. Dr. R. Lamar Vest, the Bible Society's Executive Director for Ministries, will attend the awards ceremony.

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CONTACT: David I. Barkoe, RLMpr for American Bible Society,
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Web site: http://www.americanbible.org/

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