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Significance of movies with biblical themes?

pebble

pebble

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Hello.

Maybe I'm simply being paranoid, but is there something significant to recent production of biblically-themed movies aside from somebody trying to turn a hefty profit?

The Passion of the Christ.
Noah.
Son of God.

Passion and Son of God were also reviewed as anti-semitic.

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Another one due for release this year, Left Behind, regarding the rapture. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Left_Behind_(2014_film)
 
No doubt about it, there's money to be made off of belief. Witness the piles of God-themed books, movies, music, t-shirts, knick-knacks, retreats, etc.

I generally detest this stuff.
 
I don't detest it as a general exposure to the notion that God exists is a whole lot better than no exposure at all.

Regarding God-themed books though makes me think of the abundance of self-help motivational books for men in any Christian bookstore. They aren't actually written for men, but for women, who are the actual customers. The vast majority are bought by women, to give to men, who put them on a shelf and never read them. So she goes and buys another in the hope he will read that one. It's a big business! Now some might have some good content, but few would ever find it...

I say this partly guiltily as I consider a couple of unread books on my own bookshelf, but not that guiltily as I know this is normal and how that particular market works. They just aren't interesting, to a man, but the covers attract women like magnets. And when looking for a present, a woman may have no idea what tool her man needs but she knows full well he doesn't have Pastor Bob's latest book on how to be a great Dad, so it's a far easier thing to choose. While her man really wants a 12" crescent but he didn't think of telling her that because he actually completely forgot his birthday was coming up.
 
I don't think so. Seems natural for people to want to see more of what they love. just means Christians have more money and are spending it on entertainment. There's been other periods of history we've seen a flurry of Bible-based entertainment. Note Gutenberg press, Christopher Columbus, etc are all in this time frame...

1498 -Albrecht Dürer, The Apocalypse (woodcut art) http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/durr/hd_durr.htm
1497 -Albrecht Dürer, Large Woodcut Passion
1500 -Albrecht Dürer, Life of the Virgin (woodcut art)
1501 - Josquin Desprez, Ave Maria (song)
1504 - Michelangelo, David (statue)
1504 - Raphael, The Marriage of the Virgin (oil painting) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Marria ... n_(Raphael)
1504 - Albrecht Dürer, Adam and Eve (engraving)
1505 - Michelangelo, Sistine Chapel (ceiling painting)
1506 - Raphael, Madonna del Prato (oil painting) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madonna_of ... w_(Raphael)
1517 - Martin Luther, The Ninety-Five Theses (writing) He was ordained as a priest at 24 years old in 1507.
 
Sirs, can they be part of spreading the Gospel as prophesied? The director or producer of Son of God stated he was hoping to reach millions of viewers in 3-4 years to get the message across.

Definitely, a movie like "Left Behind" is already a warning of the end times, eve if believers don't have a common stand on the concept of rapture.
 
Stars Wars too. lol It's a mix of history and biblical themes.

The Son of God was made for Christians but some crews from the Spartacus mini-series, am not sure if it's the effects team, were brought over. Spartacus was pretty graphic so this may also bring in gore fans. As for the rest, some world politics are also depicted. But with regards to finding salvation after watching the movie, one reviewer who is an atheist wasn't moved.

For 'Left Behind," top billing is Nicholas Cage, name recognition and action-packed films.

And then there are always the pirates. :D

Anyway, only the spreading of the Gospel was ensured? Not its acceptance?
 
I saw Son of God. Pretty good. They got the the general theme correct. Some of the details were incorrect, if you read the book.

I think it would be hard to make a movie about Jesus without it being open to the charge of it being anti-Semitic. Some people think the story itself is anti-Semitic. However, watching the movie, assuming the Bible is the true story, then I thought the Romans really got the short end of the stick from the movie.
 
I enjoy being entertained by a good, clean movie. (and I love to tease about watching "musicals", you know, the ones with the sax and violins ;-) )

I am more cynical about bible-based movies and enjoy the good ones. I want the producers to make money from them because it will encourage them to make more of them.

I feel that we are going deeper into a time of spiritual conflict in which we can expect to see a greater manifestation of the opposing beliefs in our culture, which will include both TV and the big screen.
 
Seeking Great Pearl, Carolina Butterfly and I saw Son of God this week, and all of us thought it was very well done. As was mentioned earlier, there were a few details that were overlooked, but I am glad that the producers went to the great lengths they did to finish the film, and I would not limit what God can do through it. I know I was reminded again of what our Savior did for us, and made deeper decisions to give as a result. To me, that's a good thing.
 
From what I have heard and read, "Noah" is a disaster for anyone who has any reverence for the Bible.

I plan to rent it on DVD and be very entertained by it.
 
FollowingHim said:
This is a fascinating take on Noah, looks like it might be more theological than first impressions would have you think:
http://drbrianmattson.com/journal/2014/3/31/sympathy-for-the-devil
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If Gnosticism is theological, then I will agree with you. It is just not theology that I can embrace.

" I believe Aronofsky did it as an experiment to make fools of us: “You are so ignorant that I can put Noah (granted, it's Russell Crowe!) up on the big screen and portray him literally as the ‘seed of the Serpent’ and you all will watch my studio’s screening and endorse it.” "

'nuff said :)
 
Exactly Steve. By theological I did not mean right, far from it. I mean based on a view of God, rather than just being messed up. Makes it a lot more concerning.
 
"What most people have heard or read about Noah and the ark from childhood storybooks onward strikes them as utterly preposterous. Not only does the story seem to contradict multiple disciplines of science, but it also seems to contradict the Christian doctrine of an all-knowing, all-loving God. With that in mind, [scientific think tank Reasons To Believe] has dedicated a page of resources to help foster positive, respectful dialogue with truth seekers."


Enjoy!

-JAG
 
We saw "Heaven is for Real"

Loved it!!!

Of course the book was much better! ;)
 
The Book Thief is a very interesting movie/book that, in my recollection, never mentions the Bible nor its Author. But I enjoyed very much the theme of selflessness.
 
I was not able to see the book thief but my wife and 2 kids watched it. I was given a sypnosis of the event, including when the younger one burst into tears because all the people close to the girl in the story were killed. :D
 
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