BOOK OF MORMON VIDEOS

Lehi as portrayed on the videos

Yesterday, I chose not to write in my blog, preferring to take advantage of feeling somewhat stable on my feet to sort through the grandchildren's clutter and clean the back patio.  The thing that kept me on the track spiritually was watching the Book of Mormon videos produce by the Church.  I could work outside and hear the dialog through the screen door.  It was an enriching experience.

Actors who portray Nephi and his brothers with crew member

The casting for these productions (which must have been a monumental task) was amazing.  You recognize Nephi and Alma, King Noah and Abinadi, by their distinctive appearance and by their voice talents.  Since we have been recently reading in the book of Alma, I have been particularly impressed with the actor portraying Alma.  I can almost see Alma himself looking down with approbation.

Alma and Amulek portrayed on the screen

If you haven't yet discovered these magnificent productions, you can find them on the Church website and on YouTube/Book of Mormon Videos. I promise, you will find in them a treasure of liken the scriptures and making them real.  These were not just names and events in a book.  These were real people who lived, and struggled, and worshipped, and died.  

Enos

Thank you to all of those involved in these productions for bringing the Book of Mormon alive. The locations, casting, costuming, hair styles, make-up - everything is first class and better than anything Hollywood does because there are no CGIs, visual effects, or other distractions.  And the script writer was, for the most part, Mormon himself.

© Dr. Kathleen Rawlings Buntin Danielson April 2020