Before Mel's controversial Passion film hits the big screen next year, a new movie based on the gospel of John debuts next week. The movie will follow John's Gospel "word for word." It should prove interesting, but has this annoying feature:
One of the Jewish scholars, Alan Segal of Barnard College, told a Toronto media preview that "it's a stunning and illuminating film."
The scholars provide words of explanation that scroll down the screen before the action begins, noting that crucifixion was a Roman punishment not sanctioned by Jewish law and that Jesus and all his early followers were Jewish.
Since "Jewish scholars" have signed off on it, it must be great.
You can see the trailer and "Pastoral Recommendations" at the official site.
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