Posted by Stan Brown on 12/23/27 11:26

On Sun, 11 Sep 2005 14:58:33 GMT in alt.video.dvd, Mr. Mike favored
us with...
> Included with the Ben-Hur box set to be released on Tuesday is a reproduction of
> the souvenir book which was sold in theatres when the movie was first shown.
>
> There is also some religious propaganda included, a 9-page pamphlet by Robert
> H. and Robert A. Schuller!! This thing seemingly has the imprimatur of Warner
> Brothers, because its back cover has credits and copyright information from the
> film. Here is how this thing begins:
>
> INTRODUCTION
>
> We are honored and delighted to bring you this Bible study guide for Ben-Hur: A
> Tale of the Christ -- a favorite of the Schuller family. Not only a spectacular
> work of cinema, Ben-Hur delivers a simple message that resonates with all of us.

I suppose they felt they'd be stoned if they included screenwriter
Gore Vidal's comments about the backstory between Messala and Ben-
Hur.

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