The first time I ever watched Mel Gibson’s 2004 biblical epic drama The Passion of the Christ was when I was seven years old. It wasn’t until being assigned this project that I once again chose to sit through two hours of watching an innocent man get brutally tortured and murdered. Watching this film for the first time in 12 years makes me think about what my grandma was thinking at the time she allowed me to watch this movie. Perhaps it was a learning experience to understand why Jesus died, however, it really didn’t do much but instill fear in me. And I didn’t quite understand the message at the time. I can say the vivid and striking details of the movie, as well as the crucifixion as a whole, did draw out some kind of emotional response …show more content…
If I was a person who did not have any prior knowledge with the biblical teachings on the death of Jesus Christ, it would be very difficult for me to draw the connection between the sins of humanity and death of Jesus. The film indicates that Jesus just died; not at any point in the movie does it specify or suggest the reason why Jesus died. If you’re making a film on the crucifixion of Jesus, I think it would make more sense to draw implications throughout the movie to show why Jesus decided to willfully give his life away for the sake of humanity. On the contrary, the bible makes it very clear that Jesus knew he would be crucified. Jesus Christ had forewarned his disciples at one point that he was going to be crucified and die. Jesus Christ would suffer the penalty for each individual’s sin in order to right the relationship between humanity and God. Jesus Christ was the only one that would be able to mend the relationship between God and humanity because he was a man without sin. It is said that Jesus Christ was sinless due to the fact that he was the incarnation of God. So if I was a member of the audience with no prior knowledge and never picking up a bible, I will have no clue in my mind why Jesus was placed on the
(Isaiah 7:14) Athanasius also says that Jesus’ death is written about in the scriptures since human corruption was anticipated. It was something that was part of God’s plan for salvation. He claims that scripture also tells us the nature of Jesus’ death and that it was death on a cross.
The Passion of the Christ does depict Jesus offering forgiveness, extending love, practicing grace and renouncing retaliation. This film reveals that it was not the Jews alone who took Jesus Christ to the cross, but all mankind, "for all have sinned" (Romans 3:23).
There were a number of complexities directly related to the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. The majority of these pertain not only to the reason for his crucifixion but also for popular interpretation of this act and the significance attributed to it. Jesus taught and did much that was contrary to both Jewish and Roman conceptions of law and religion. Many of his transgressions were also directly related to the nature of his death and the significance it would later on take. Both Romans and Jews sought Jesus' death because he was ecclesiastically and politically subversive, professing a tolerance and equality that was ultimately proven by the dramatic nature of his death and its consequences.
Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady’s documentary “Jesus Camp” is an eye-opening display of the intense power which can be directly associated with the belief of a deity, or some form of higher power. Following Pentecostal children’s pastor, Becky Fischer and her unsettling children’s camp “Kids on Fire”, viewers are shown a series of clips demonstrating their deep-seated religious conviction. Among the various dialogue and imagery illustrated throughout Jesus Camp, the direct correlation between such a film and the demonic theory becomes increasingly apparent. In addition to power being heavily equated with the church, those who falter in their beliefs are looked down upon. Furthermore, the temptation of sin is spoken upon frequently along with the
The Romans thought that Jesus was a blasphemer who was using God’s name to spread his own false messages (Bredin 190) and ended up having to crucify him. This crucifixion was all part of God’s plan, and through this action, Jesus ended up
Jesus of Nazareth is looking down, flanked by two criminals. He sees the soldiers who have mocked, scourged, and tormented him, who have nailed him to the cross. Awed by the moment they spot Freddie, who is standing with a young French girl? With that sight, they question. Does Jesus, remember the ones who sentenced him, Such as Caiaphas, and the high priests of the Sanhedrin? Does he remember Pilate, who after his involvement realized it was out of envy that the high priests handed him over? While the life force gradually leaves his body, is Jesus thinking of his Apostles and companions who have deserted him just as he said? Or maybe of Peter, who has denied him three times, perhaps the fickle crowd who days earlier praised him on his entrance to Jerusalem? Only to demand his crucifixion a few days later, as Jesus looked down at the crowd, his death only moments away, and the final step before the resurrection. Eyes cloudy with the tears, hearts pierced with remorse, souls swelling with pain and minds by way of understanding. There is no argument on this day, there is no resistance his crucified, and there is no question as he looked down at the crowd with compassion and
A little bit on the art: In this project I did a series of three drawings that depict key moments in European Jewish history. I tried to use the medieval style of drawing by which I mean that I tried to keep my drawings linear and two-dimensional, as three-dimensional drawing was not truly conceived until the Renaissance. I also looked at the history behind what paints were made of during the Middle Ages. The colors in paintings were very muted at the time due to primitive means of producing hues.
As far as the violence is concerned, The Passion was very gruesome and disturbing to watch at some points. Some people think it is too much to see someone getting their skin ripped off with metal claws but I think it was a necessary part of the ordeal to which Christ was subjected and it brings home the enormity of what happened. Other films made his crucifixion out to be a graceful and peaceful death almost leaving out the fact that he was nearly flogged to death before even touching his cross.
As believers, we are constantly reminded that Jesus Christ died on the cross for our sins. His death and his resurrection are fundamental to our Christian faith. Without his death, the relationship between God and His creation would have remained broken. Unfortunately, many believers do not take the time to consider the complex and deep meaning of Jesus’ death. If I have learned one concept throughout this class is that if I do not have a personal comprehension of Jesus’ death, I will never be saved. His death signifies salvation. It motivates us to imitate Jesus’ life as he was completely human and never sinned, yet he died on the cross in the cruelest way. Personally, Jesus’ death means love, reconciliation, redemption, and victory.
In order to fully understand the story of the crucifixion it is crucial that we take a step into the story. We should view it as a doorway and it is important that we go through it in our imagination, in order to actually understand what is happening. We must ask our self what info is needed to make the story authentic? This is crucial for us to ask so that we can fully dive into the story and truly understand everything it has to teach us.
Through his writing, Shakespeare provided “structure to his prose and poetry, helped standardize grammar, and invented new words” (Baluch). Throughout his dramas, Shakespeare uses a frequent amount of figurative language. This allowed Shakespeare to engage his readers more. He mastered the use of metaphors, similes, and imagery. He also used, puns, allusions, symbols, and alliteration.
There are multiple ways to get from one place to another – walking, bicycling, cars, subways, trains, boats and airplanes. The majority of people today use cars and airplanes when traveling long distances. However, choosing which mode of transport is best for a traveler generally relies on a few factors – price, comfort, safety, time and potential delays. So, what is the best way to travel long distances?
When it comes to the crucifixion of Jesus, there are many different arguments that appeal to specific peoples’ beliefs or arguments as to what makes the most sense. What really is the determining factor though when we are deciding how we portray Jesus’ death? Is it our faith? Is it what logically makes the most sense to us? Is it what we are taught growing up by our parents or Sunday school? Could it possibly a mixture of all of those factors? Either way, we all have different beliefs and ideas when it comes to His death. One of the most popular arguments for Jesus’ crucifixion is that the reason he died was purely in place of us due to our sins; he was the ultimate sacrifice. In this paper, I will argue from a logical standpoint that not only does this theory not make sense, but Jesus’ life and choices were related to his crucifixion as well. The most logical circumstance is that, instead, Jesus died as a ransom.
Jesus had to carry his own cross, that probably weighed two times his size, all the way up to wear the crucifixion was going to take place. Already beaten and bloody, they lay him down onto the cross shaped piece of wood and begin by nailing his hands and feet into it and standing the cross up into the air. What a brutal sight it must have been for God to see his only son tortured like this, but the good news is that he knew what his plan was for Jesus and for his people and he knew what was going to happen after all this was over. Jesus died hanging from that cross, washing all of our sin away and paying the ultimate sacrifice. After he died he was wrapped in a white cloth and placed into a tomb with a boulder sealing the door to the outside world. Three days after being placed in there, the people went to check up on the tomb to find that the boulder was pushed aside and the white cloth was folded neatly where Jesus was laying. The son of God, the Messiah, rose again from the dead to fulfill his mission so that we may have everlasting life in God’s kingdom. God’s plan for our life and through Jesus he teaches us that if we follow in God’s word and make him our most prized possession and ask for him to be in our hearts that we may to “escape the penalty that God will execute upon all who have broken His
The most impactful and visual image is when someone is nailed on to the cross. Yes, here I am talking about the story of Jesus Christ facing the crucifixion. In the movie, Son of God, the crucifixion of Jesus is powerfully illustrated. The movie focus on the narration of Jesus Christ from birth, life, sacrificial death, resurrection and the ascendance. However, the Hollywood encouraged by the church focused on the scene where Jesus was flogged and then carried his cross up on to the “skull.” Where he was physically nailed and placed upon that cross and suffered a humiliating death. This film played throughout many movie theaters around the United States and even the world. Therefore, many people witness the crucifixion of Jesus on the big