This year, big studios such as Sony and Lionsgate are entering the fray by releasing films of, well, biblical proportions.

Five films that will make 2014 the year of the Bible - San Antonio Express-News

The Bible narrative has always been one heck of a story. It reads like a mix of action thriller, period drama, romance novel and, in more apocalyptic parts, like pure fantasy. The gripping narrative sections of the text are part of the reason the Bible is the bestselling book of all time.  But in 2014, we'll discover if the good book is as captivating on the modern-day silver screen as it is in print.