Animated Stories from the Bible


Animated Stories from the Bible is an American animated video series produced by Nest Family Entertainment, and Crest Animation Productions. The series was directed by former Disney director Richard Rich as well with the series screenplay written by Orson Scott Card, the author of Ender's Game, with music by Lex de Azevedo, a composer known for producing the music for the LDS musical Saturday's Warrior, and Hanho Heung-Up, the Korean studio known for providing animation for Alvin and the Chipmunks,, The Real Ghostbusters, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, The Magic School Bus, Kim Possible, The Spectacular Spider-Man, and Bob's Burgers, contributing some of the animation for this series.

Series

The series is non-sectarian and features twelve stories from the Hebrew Bible. The episodes have been reviewed by an Advisory Board including Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein, Nathan Hatch, Reg Grant and Christian apologist Ed Decker.
Unlike other animated series based on Bible stories, these programs are not based on modern characters interacting with Biblical figures, but rather provide dramatic retelling of the Biblical stories themselves.
Over the years supplementary learning materials have been added to the series. They are used in Christian and LDS churches across denominations, Jewish Community Centers, and by home educators and families. In addition, public schools and libraries use them in comparative religion curricula.

Awards

The individual programs within the series have received the family approved seal from the Dove Foundation, The Parent's Choice Foundation award, the "Award of Excellence" from the Film Advisory Board, the Director's Choice Award from Early Childhood News, KIDS FIRST!, and the highest rating from the Practical Homeschooling Magazine.

Video releases and broadcasts

Originally released directly to video, the movies from Abraham & Isaac to Elisha: Man of God were re-released by Nest Entertainment on video, the movies from The Story of Ruth to Joseph's Reunion were released by Nest Entertainment on video, and the movies are also available on DVD. Nest Learning distributes the programs and several of the episodes have been broadcast on Trinity Broadcasting Network, Bethel Television, and BYUtv.

Episodes