TV and Movies: Through My Eyes

Thursday, March 25, 2004

The Passion: Some Questions On History

Could Jesus have spoken in Latin? Answer: Probably. In the Palestine of Jesus' days, three languages were spoken: the dialect (Aramaic), Latin and Greek. In the Roman Empire of those days, Greek was the language of the educated, and Latin was for the vulgus. In "The Passion", Pilate speaks to a Jew... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, March 24, 2004

The Advocate and Mary's Stare

In the "Passion Of The Christ" the theme of the contest between Jesus and the Devil is carried on during the scenes at Pilate's tribunal and the way of the cross. The contest also involved the Paraclete and Mary. During the trial of Jesus before Pilate, the Devil reveals her "seed" -- an ugly midget... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, March 23, 2004

The Passion: Like Over The Top, Only Biblical

You've heard it said that "The Passion" is a love story. Amen, Amen, I tell you now, it is a love story within the context of a contest. Remember the Stallone-starrer "Over The Top" where he had to prove his fatherhood and his love for his son by going to an arm wrestling contest and winning the... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, March 22, 2004

If You Have Not Seen Gibson's "The Passion", See It Now

... before I ruin it for you. I was inspired by Mr. Gibson's "The Passion of Christ," so I am going to blog about it and about Christian themes in movies and on TV. Since there are still some people here who haven't seen "The Passion" yet, I encourage you to see it now. To give you time, I will... Sign in to see full entry.

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