There’s a few YouTube religious “experts” that are vociferously against it because of the liberty that it takes with dialog.
Evidently, putting any words in a Biblical character’s mouth that isn’t specifically mentioned in the Bible is a sacrilegious act beyond the pale.
Gatekeeping like the Roman church. Many are pastor’s denigrating Chosen and David who most likely have no problem filling in their sermons with extra-biblical commentary.
These are stories. Never let facts stand in the way of a good story.
The same thing has happened with “The Chosen.” These shows are “Bible” based but are not the “Bible” and they tell you that before each episode. I have been tracking The House of David and while they clearly add a lot of dialogue and back/side stories that may or may not have happened, they are staying fairly close to the base Bible story. The Chosen does the same.
I agree with the proposition that it is wrong to add to or take away from the “Bible.” But these shows aren’t the “Bible.” I believe these shows are serving a good purpose. They are exposing many who are not acquainted with the Bible to the Word in some respect. And hopefully they are causing people to crack open the Book and learning more.
I am thankful for these shows. And the House of David is great.