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...instead of discussing whether Gibson’s account is consistent with the New Testament account, much of the discussion has focused on whether the film is historically accurate. The cover of Newsweek asks, “Who really killed Jesus?” This is not merely an abstract or epistemological query. It can be a matter of life and death. Throughout history Jews have been killed because they are accused of being Christ-killers. One can only hope that this film will not add to that toll. It will probably not in the United States...
...university is this dangerous situation? The university is a place where claims to truthfulness are rigorously tested and where the results and the evidence are published. Science and history have roles to play in testing the empirical claims of religion—in evaluating the evidence for whether Jesus existed, whether he was tried and executed, whether the New Testament contains his teachings, whether he ever set foot in Jerusalem or entered the Temple, what role Jewish groups and Roman leaders may have played in his trial and death. Historians should assess these claims objectively, without any predispositions of religion...
...some, the conclusions that historians may reach will be irrelevant to their faith. Even if the Biblical account of the trial and execution of Jesus is “symbolic or figurative” rather than historically accurate, the teachings attributed to this great religious figure will continue to inspire many. But for others who claim historical accuracy, their faith may be shaken. For centuries, claims of scientific truth lay at the center of some religions—the geocentric theory, the flatness of the earth and so on. When these were proved false, religion adapted and declared itself...
...true Passion Of Jesus Christ can best be depicted by showing his exemplary life and his spiritual teachings, not by horribly bludgeoning him to death in a bloody movie spectacle. Anybody can torture and kill. Enough, already! BRUCE BENEFIELD Antioch, Tenn...
BARABBAS Anthony Quinn starred in a 1962 biopic about the thief set free in place of Jesus. A major producer is pitching a remake...