10 Surprising Celebrity Endorsements for ‘The Bible’ — The Epic TV Series Premiering Tonight

“The Bible,” a new alternation that will premiere on the History Approach Sunday night (9 p.m. ET), continues to accretion the absorption of Christians and non-Christians alike. But one of the a lot of alluring elements about it — a five-week affairs that will betrayal admirers to 10 hours of Biblical reenactments (two hours anniversary Sunday) — are the celebrity endorsements it has received.

From accompanist Christina Aguilera to “Glee” brilliant Jane Lynch, Hollywood Twitter accounts are abuzz with letters about “The Bible,” a activity that was created and produced by acclaimed absoluteness appearance ambassador Mark Burnett and his wife, extra Roma Downey (see the duo discuss the project on TheBlaze TV endure week).

On the one hand, these endorsements are surprising. After all, this is Hollywood — an industry stereotypically aloof in affairs of faith. But on the other, Burnett and Downey are ability players who accept a deluge of accompany and contacts in the industry. These individuals account their plan and are acceptable acknowledging “The Bible” as a result.

Regardless of the reasoning, it’s account acquainted who’s allowance to advance the word. Here are 10 of the a lot of hasty names and Twitter messages:

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“Glee” brilliant Jane Lynch:
#bbpBox_307688422087225344 a { text-decoration:none; color:#D02B55; }#bbpBox_307688422087225344 a:hover { text-decoration:underline; }This Sunday, tune in to @History at 8/7c for the premiere of @bibleseries - produced by my accompany @MarkBurnettTV & @RealRomaDowney!March 1, 2013 10:06pm via EchofonReplyRetweetFavorite@janemarielynchJane Lynch

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Singer Christina Aguilera:
#bbpBox_307916144113762304 a { text-decoration:none; color:#DE39A4; }#bbpBox_307916144113762304 a:hover { text-decoration:underline; }This Sunday, tune in to @History at 8/7c for the premiere of @bibleseries - produced by my accompany @MarkBurnettTV & @RealRomaDowney! xoMarch 2, 2013 1:11pm via webReplyRetweetFavorite@ThelRealXtinaChristina Aguilera

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Rapper P. Diddy:
#bbpBox_307660316848844800 a { text-decoration:none; color:#4BA6AD; }#bbpBox_307660316848844800 a:hover { text-decoration:underline; }This Sunday, tune in to @History at 8/7c for the premiere of @bibleseries - produced by my friends @MarkBurnettTV & @RealRomaDowney! March 1, 2013 8:15pm via UberSocial for BlackBerryReplyRetweetFavorite@iamdiddyiamdiddy

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Singer Nick Lachey:
#bbpBox_307717466254098432 a { text-decoration:none; color:#009999; }#bbpBox_307717466254098432 a:hover { text-decoration:underline; }This Sunday, tune in to @History at 8/7c for the premiere of @bibleseries -produced by my accompany @MarkBurnettTV & @RealRomaDowney. #mustseeMarch 2, 2013 12:02am via Twitter for AndroidReplyRetweetFavorite@NickSLacheyNick Lachey

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Psychic John Edward:
#bbpBox_307871786899501057 a { text-decoration:none; color:#0084B4; }#bbpBox_307871786899501057 a:hover { text-decoration:underline; }I don't accept to be analytic to apperceive that this is traveling to be SPECTACULAR! The Bible Series, the ballsy 10-hour... http://t.co/Yrdf0IWYnoMarch 2, 2013 10:15am via FacebookReplyRetweetFavorite@psychicmediumjeJohn Edward

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The Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson:
#bbpBox_306908446178025473 a { text-decoration:none; color:#0084B4; }#bbpBox_306908446178025473 a:hover { text-decoration:underline; }@bibleseries 3rd to 31st March on History Channel. Not to be missedFebruary 27, 2013 6:27pm via Twitter for BlackBerry®ReplyRetweetFavorite@SarahTheDuchessSarah Ferguson

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Actress and Wife of Kiss Front Man Gene Simmons, Shannon Tweed:
#bbpBox_307979560060862465 a { text-decoration:none; color:#E1473F; }#bbpBox_307979560060862465 a:hover { text-decoration:underline; }@RealRomaDowney @irlfunds @bibleseries Good luck! I can't delay to watch! XOXOMarch 2, 2013 5:23pm via TwitterrificReplyRetweetFavorite@shannonleetweedShannon Tweed

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Maroon 5 Accompanist Adam Levine:
#bbpBox_307617493101457408 a { text-decoration:none; color:#0084B4; }#bbpBox_307617493101457408 a:hover { text-decoration:underline; }This Sunday, tune in to @History at 8/7c for the premiere of @bibleseries - produced by my accompany @MarkBurnettTV & @RealRomaDowney!March 1, 2013 5:25pm via Twitter for iPhoneReplyRetweetFavorite@adamlevineAdam Levine

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Reality Brilliant Kate Gosselin:
#bbpBox_307666853512216577 a { text-decoration:none; color:#0084B4; }#bbpBox_307666853512216577 a:hover { text-decoration:underline; }@MiloandJack it's the @MarkBurnettTV and @RealRomaDowney Bible alternation on the history approach at 8pm? We will be watching!!!!March 1, 2013 8:41pm via TwitterrificReplyRetweetFavorite@Kateplusmy8Kate Gosselin

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Singer Shakira:
#bbpBox_307907776221433857 a { text-decoration:none; color:#EDAB13; }#bbpBox_307907776221433857 a:hover { text-decoration:underline; }Congrats to my accompany @MarkBurnettTV &@RealRomaDowney on the premiere of @bibleseries! This Sunday @History @ 8/7c. ShakMarch 2, 2013 12:38pm via Twitter for iPhoneReplyRetweetFavorite@shakiraShakira

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There are absolutely some hasty names on that list. Others who were added unsurprising enthusiasts cover above carnality presidential appointee Sarah Palin and pastors Joel Osteen and Rick Warren.

For added advice about “The Bible,” appointment the official web site. To see Burnett and Downey altercate the appearance in detail, apprehend TheBlaze’s accomplished coverage.

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