Combining virtual reality and augmented reality in the real, historic settings of the Israelites and their forefathers, scenes from the biblical past come to life on a unique archeological tour inside uniquely significant locations, including excavated portions of the ancient City of David.
“JOSEPH” SCRIPT EXCERPT
JOSEPH
What has happened was meant to be. The Creator sent me here to spare lives, and I have saved countless, including yours and your children. This was His will. But I must see our father. Go back and tell him I am here, and to come. I will give you land, I want to provide for you. I want us to be together. And Benjamin... You... You're so grown up -
SOUND: Joseph chokes on his words.
NARRATOR
The brothers spoke all night, of their wives, their children, their father and the extraordinary ways of the Creator.
SOUND: The voices of the brothers fade as they catch up.
MUSIC: A warm Canaanite theme.
NARRATOR
The brothers returned to Jacob's camp and shared the news with their wives.
TAMAR
Yehuda, I can't believe it.
YEHUDA
Tamar, I hardly believe it myself, and I was there. I must run and tell Father.
TAMAR
Wait, husband. Jacob must be told in a way that will not shock his aging heart.
YEHUDA
Perhaps you are right. What shall we do?
TAMAR
Send Serach, the daughter of your brother Asher.
YEHUDA
Serach? She's just a child.
TAMAR
I know. That's the point, husband.
MUSIC: A simple harp melody, in the style of a child's nursery rhyme.
NARRATOR
Serach walked into Jacob's tent and began singing to him - the only thing that cheered him during the dark years since he believed Joseph had been lost forever.
JACOB
What brings you to me, Serach, my dear? You have a new song for me?
SERACH
Yes, grandfather.
JACOB
Then sing, little one, sing.
MUSIC: Brightens, slightly louder.
SERACH
(singing)
Not a fable, not today, only words so wise.
Joy returns to you today, and visions to your eyes.
For in a land so far away, something very near.
A son to you no longer lost, alive and true and dear.
Joseph lives, a king in Egypt, master of Mitzrayim.
He has two sons, my righteous cousins, Manasheh and Ephraim.
JACOB
(stunned)
My child, what - what are you saying?
NARRATOR
By now, the entire family had gathered at the entrance to the tent.
YEHUDA
It's true, Father. Let us tell you all that happened in Egypt.
JACOB
Serach, you have given me the blessing of my life! May your life forever be even more blessed!
NARRATOR
Jacob was overjoyed, and immediately prepared to move the tribe down to Egypt. As they entered Egypt, Joseph came out to Goshen to meet them.
(End of Scene)
“MOSES” SCRIPT EXCERPT
SOUND: The shepherd whistles, and moves off with his herd and dogs.
SOUND: Moses, out of breath, climbing the mountain with his sheep. The wind howls, a bird of prey circles above. An eerie atmosphere, and the sound of something crackling and burning. A faint, warm sound of soft horns.
NARRATOR
High up in the mountains, Moses entered a cave illuminated by a glowing light.
SOUND: Moses enters a cave - a sudden lack of wind and the echoing of his footsteps. The sounds of fire is louder.
MUSIC: The low sounds of Tibetan crystal bowls. A mystical theme, a combination of the Eden sounds and something else: an ethereal burning sound.
NARRATOR
Before him stood a thorn-bush aflame, yet not burning. Moses watched the flames in a trance and entered a deep meditation.
SOUND: We hear the voices of the forefathers intermingled with Moses' own voice with reverb.
VOICE
Moses, Moses... Remove the shoes from your feet. The place upon which you stand is holy ground.
SOUND: Moses kicks off his sandals and throws them to the side.
VOICE
I am the God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. I have heard the cries of my people, have seen their suffering. I will free them from bondage and lead them to the land of their ancestors. Go to Pharaoh. Take my children out of Egypt.
MOSES
You ask the impossible... who am I that I should go to Pharaoh? He will reject me. Even as a member of the royal family I couldn't help them.
VOICE
Your true family needs you now, Moses. And your true crown is your humility. You will go and say to the Levites: ‘The God of your forefathers has appeared to me with these words: I have surely remembered you, and will deliver you to the land I have promised.'
MOSES
I am not a man of words... speech comes slowly to me. There must be someone else.
VOICE
You have a brother, Aaron, the leader of the Levites who waits to receive you. Through your brother will the message be spoken, but through you will I deliver my people. The destruction of Egypt will herald a new era for mankind. The Tribe of Abraham will become a nation, and you will lead them through the wilderness and bring them to a good and spacious land, overflowing with milk and honey.
MOSES
Who shall I say sends me?
VOICE
The God of your fathers. He Who Was, Who Is, and Who Shall Ever Be.
Now take the staff in your hands. Through you the Creator will reveal great wonders and smite Egypt, all its temples and all its palaces.
(fading to a whisper)
I am with you, Moses. I will be with you...
SOUND: The mystical sounds fade out, leaving Moses to catch his breath in the empty cave. The wind seems to howl in perfect synch with Moses’ breathing and heartbeat.
SOUND: Moses running into Jethro's tent.
(End of Scene)
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