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A 4 page essay that draws on sources to discuss the social and political interactions between Jewish leaders and Pilate over the arrest and execution of Christ. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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of the Johns Gospel and is a statement that reflects the Catholic faith of the director. However, there are a great many scenes in the film that are never mentioned
in any of the Gospel accounts. Analysis of Gibsons film suggests that the social and political dynamics depicted in this version of Christs final hours portray an understanding of the
Gospel narratives of Christs Passion that predate Vatican II. It is an interpretation that comes closer to presenting medieval Catholic views than it does the current beliefs of the Roman
Catholic Church. Philip A. Cunningham, the Executive Director for the Center for Christian-Jewish Learning at Boston College, points out that Gibsons film blends biblical accounts with extensive extraneous details,
many of which go against Catholic teaching. Furthermore, Cunningham points out that the scenes that are extraneous to the bible serve the cinematic purpose of dividing the depicted personas
into "friends and foe" (Cunningham, 2004). While there are some exceptions, for the most part, the "portrayal of the high priests and the destruction of the Temple visually situate Jewish
institutions...on the side of unbelieving dark forces" (Cunningham, 2004). On the other hand, while the Roman soldiers are depicted as "brutal and vicious," Pilate, his wife and some close
aids come across to the audience as decent people whom at least attempt to save Jesus from death (Cunningham, 2004). The gift of linens that is made by Pilates wife
to Mary, for example, exemplifies this aspect of the film. Brackman makes this point without employing the subtly found in Cunninghams comment, as he writes that Gibson portrays the Romans
as "innocent dupes," while Jewish authorities are portrayed as "murderers primarily and collectively responsible" for Christs death (Brackman, 2004). In many cases, Cunningham feels that Gibson chose to dramatize
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