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A 7 page research paper that discusses the controversy surround the film The Passion of the Christ, produced and directed by Mel Gibson. This movie presents the last twelve hours of Jesus' life, that is, his suffering and crucifixion in a manner that demonizes Jewish authorities of the time. Particularly since all dialogue in the movie is spoken in either Latin or Aramaic (with English subtitles), the film has the "feel" of a documentary and it is likely that many viewers will regard it as an accurate dramatization of the gospel story of Christ's death. This paper compares Gibson's film to accounts of the crucifixion recorded in the Gospels. This comparison shows that Gibson added a great deal more violence than is actually portrayed in the Bible. The theological and racial implications of Gibson's film are then discussed in light of his personal history and background. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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it presents the last twelve hours of Jesus life, that is, his suffering and crucifixion in a manner that demonizes Jewish authorities of the time. Particularly since all dialogue in
the movie is spoken in either Latin or Aramaic (with English subtitles), the film has the "feel" of a documentary and it is likely that many viewers will regard it
as an accurate dramatization of the gospel story of Christs death. The following examination compares Gibsons film to accounts of the crucifixion recorded in the Gospels. This comparison shows that
Gibson added a great deal more violence than is actually portrayed in the Bible. The theological and racial implications of Gibsons film are then discussed in light of his personal
history and background. Christs Passion according to the New Testament All of the Gospels agree that Christ prayed during the night prior to his arrest and that his disciples
had difficulty staying awake, for which Jesus rebuked them. The Gospels agree on the details of Jesus arrest and being taken before the Jewish high priest. Matthew and Mark indicate
that Jesus was brought before the Sanhedrin. After Jesus is found guilty of blasphemy, Matthew 26:67-68 states: "Then they spit in his face and struck him with their fists. Others
slapped him and said, "Prophesy to us, Christ, Who hit you?" All Gospel accounts agree that Jesus was brutalized at this point, but they differ to the degree. In the
synoptic Gospels, Jesus is spat upon, blindfolded, struck on the face and slapped (Matt: 26:67-68; Mark 14:65; Luke 22:63-65). However, in Johns Gospel, the text indicates that a single
soldier only strikes Jesus once with his hand (John 18:22). Mark, Luke and John picture the Roman guards as mocking Jesus and creating a crown of thorns, which they
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