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Explore the intriguing theme of opposition and innocent suffering in divine narratives, revealing God's unstoppable plans and the ambiguity of earthly powers like Egypt. Unravel cinematic portrayals of biblical stories and characters such as Moses, Christ, Noah, and Roman soldiers sent to investigate the Resurrection.
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Heaven Angelic Host _____________________________________________ Jerusalem King, Priests, Scribes Bethlehem Hebrew Shepherds Persia,Egypt Gentile Astrologers
Reflections • Opposition and innocent suffering • God’s plans not thwarted
Reflections • Opposition and innocent suffering • God’s plans not thwarted • Ambiguity of Egypt
Hollywood = Egypt? • 1956 The Ten Commandments • 1959 Ben-Hur • 1988 The Last Temptation of Christ (financial flop) • 2004 The Passion of Christ • 2014 - Mary Mother of Christ - Noah (US$150 + Russell Crowe) - Exodus (dir. Sir Ridley Scott) - Gods and Kings (Moses, dir. Ang Lee [Life of Pi]) - Son of God (dir. Will Smith) - Movie based on life of Christ starring Brad Pitt - Movie based on Cain and Abel - Movie based on Roman soldier sent to investigate the Resurrection