ILumina: Bible Story Animations
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One-sentence summary
These are computer animated Bible stories with dramatized narration taken directly from Scripture (New Living Translation).
Description
Website description of iLumina software package
Experience the Bible like never before through state-of-the-art animation, maps, photos, thousands of commentary notes, devotions, and Bible studies. iLumina Gold brings you deep into the heart of Scripture. You can search and read the entire Bible text – the NLT and KJV – separately or side-by-side. Photos and virtual animations related to each chapter of the Bible appear on the screen as you read. The Bible will come alive with Bible Story Animations, such as the powerful crucifixion and resurrection. Right click on any word to find the definition, read a fascinating Life Application study note, or link to devotionals to learn how God’s Word applies to your life.
iLumina Gold makes it easy for teachers and small group leaders to plan lessons. Its cutting-edge export features allow you to choose from any of the Bible study lessons, charts, and over 1000 discussion questions from any book in the Bible to use in a presentation or to print as handouts.
iLumina Gold has everything you need to understand the Bible in whole new ways – character profiles, Bible themes, cross-references, commentary notes. Watch cutting-edge virtual animations of a Bible story take place before your very eyes.
Description of the Bible Story Animations
The goal is to communicate the Word of God with the society of the 21st century, which often prefers visual communication. The Bible message comes alive through powerful word-for-word animation of its stories. Animated stories currently available are the following: The Birth of Moses (Exod. 2:1–10), ~2 min; Moses and the Burning Bush (Exod. 3:1–22), 5 min; Goliath Challenges the Israelites (1 Sam. 17:1–11), ~2 min; David Kills Goliath (1 Sam. 17:31–51), ~4 min; An Angel Promises Jesus’ Birth to Mary (Luke 1:26–38), ~2 min; Jesus is Born in Bethlehem (Luke 2:1–6), ~2 min; Shepherds Visit Jesus (Luke 2:8–20), 3 min; The Baptism of Jesus (Matt. 3:13–17), 1 min; Jesus Heals a Man’s Hand (Luke 6:6–11), ~2 min; Jesus Heals the Demoniac (Mark 5:1–20), 4 min; Jesus Heals the Man Who was Born Blind (John 9:1–7), ~2 min; Religious Leaders Question the Blind Man (John 9:13–34), ~2 min; Jesus Teaches about Spiritual Blindness (John 9:35–39), 1 min; Jesus Shares the Last Supper (Luke 22:14–30), ~3 min; Jesus is Placed on the Cross (Luke 23:32–43), 3 min; Jesus Rises from the Dead (Matt. 28:1-7), 2 min; Jesus Appears to Mary Magdalene (John 20:11–17), 3.5 min. There are also 16 animations illustrating God’s plans for the construction of the tabernacle and its furnishings taken directly from Exodus 25–28 and ___.
Considerations
The dramatized narration is directly from the New Living Translation. Each story could be used to introduce a study of the Scripture, promoting questions and discussion of the passage. The animation is well done. The special effects, especially those associated with angels and the expulsion of demons, are powerful.
Limitations
A significant level of media sophistication will be required to understand the computer animated stories. The movement of people is a little stiff, and their clothing often looks very similar. The translation team will need to evaluate how appropriate this type of media is for the different age levels within their people group.
Guidelines for Use
Where to Obtain
Link to Producer or Source Organization
Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
Cost
The iLuminia software package, which includes Bible text (NLT, KJV), encyclopedia, animations, virtual tours, and study aids, costs $90 (June 2007).
Producer/Owners
Author/Artist/Producer
Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. are the producers of the iLumina software package; Visual Book Productions is the producer of the Bible Story Animations.
Current copyright owner
Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. for the iLumina software package; Visual Book Productions for the Bible Story Animations.
Other Information
Reviewed by
VMS Staff: Vernon W.
Date
June 2007
