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Mel Gibson's Passion and Philosophy

The Cross, the Questions, the Controverssy

Jorge J E Gracia author William Irwin editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Open Court Publishing Co ,U.S.

Published:28th Oct '04

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Few - including director Mel Gibson - were prepared for the firestorm of controversy that followed the release of the long-awaited Passion of the Christ. Reviled by many, but so popular with others that the film has become one of the top grossers of all time, The Passion has sparked intense debate everywhere from the mainstream media to churches and synagogues to the water-cooler at work. This timely collection of essays explores the film's questions in-depth and expands on its themes. Topics covered include why Christ was killed; whether moral responsibility is possible when God knows what's going to happen; the relationship between the film, anti-Semitism, and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict; the role of women in The Passion; the influence of visionary nun Catheryne Emmerich; the meaning of Judas; and much more.

ISBN: 9780812695717

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 396g

225 pages