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Passion releases to video
The Passion of The Christ comes to your living roombut without the hubbub and media frenzy that surrounded its theater release six months ago.
by Mark Moring
posted 08/31/04
Film Reviews
FILM REVIEWLethal Suffering
The Passion draws us to Christ's humanity like no film before.
by Peter T. Chattaway
posted 02/25/04
What Other Critics Are Saying
A roundup of other reviews of The Passion of The Christ, from Film Forum.
by Jeffrey Overstreet
posted 03/04/04
Reader reactions to the film
CT Movies Articles
Come and See
How a century of moviesfrom a 1905 French silent flick to 2004's The Passion of The Christhave encouraged us to look at Jesus
and at the world through his eyes. excerpted from Re-Viewing the Passion
by Peter T. Chattaway
posted 02/04/2005
The Passion of the Musicians
For composer John Debney and vocalist/lyricist Lisbeth Scott, the creative talent behind the soundtrack to The Passion of The Christ, scoring the epic film was the experience of a lifetime.
by Mark Moring
posted 08/31/04
Changed by The Passion
A one-hour TV documentary tells the stories of those dramatically affected by Mel Gibson's movieincluding one person who confessed to murder.
from press reports
posted 04/07/04
Not This Easter, Mel
I haven't seen The Passion of The Christ, and I don't plan to. Here's why.
by Frank Schaeffer
posted 03/30/04
Teens Respond to the Movie
We've heard from plenty of teens who've seen the filmincluding one who was, like, dude, totally changed.
by Mark Moring
posted 03/18/04
Catching The Passion Wave
Mel's movie caused a cultural wave, and we chose to ride it.
by Rick Warren, Leadership guest columnist
posted 03/16/04
What's Up With the Ugly Baby?
Everyone's asking about the Passion scene where Satan is carrying a hideous infant.
by Mark Moring
posted 03/01/04
Should Kids See The Passion?
We think the R rating is right on the money. Parents should see it first, then decide.
by Mark Moring
posted 03/04/04
The Passion of Mel Gibson
Why evangelicals are cheering a movie with profoundly Catholic sensibilities.
Plus: Mel, Mary, and Mothers
by David Neff
posted 02/20/04
'Dude, That Was Graphic'
An exclusive interview with Mel Gibson.
by David Neff and Jane Struck
posted 02/23/04
The Passion and the Prejudice
Why I asked the Anti-Defamation League to give Mel Gibson a break.
by Michael Medved
posted 02/24/04
Passions and Tears Abound
We interviewed moviegoers after watching The Passion.
by Agnieszka Tennant
posted 02/27/04
Pastors React
What members of the clergy are saying about The Passion.
by Mark Moring
posted 02/26/04
Behind the Scenes of The Passion
Exclusive vignettes from the set: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5
Plus: Read Holly McClure's review of the film
by Holly McClure
posted daily, week of 02/23/04
Related Articles
Fascinated with The Passion
Gibson film draws big Muslim crowds.
by Deann Alford
Christianity Today, posted 05/27/04
Mel Gibson's Next Act: "The Man of the Passion"?
Thousands want Mel to make his next movie about a famous medieval friar.
by Chris Armstrong
Christian History & Biography, posted 04/30/04
The Ageless Drama of the Passion
Watching Mel Gibson's film, we are transported 600 years back in time to a medieval art form.
by Jennifer Trafton
posted 03/16/04
Rediscovering the Language Jesus Spoke
Millions have spent two hours listening to the characters in The Passion speaking in an exotic, unfamiliar tongue. Yet not all find Aramaic so alien.
by Steven Gertz
Christian History & Biography, posted 03/11/04
Parents and The Passion of The Christ
For Parents of Teens: Want to help your teenager process what they've seen in The Passion? These questions are a good place to start.
from Dr. Karen L. Maudlin
Christian Parenting Today, Spring 2004
A Purpose Beyond The Passion
5 ways your small groups can turn this movie into ministry
by Brett Eastman, CEO and Founder of Lifetogether
LifeTogetherToday, posted 03/02/04
Mel Gibson's 'Passion' for Christ
When it comes to telling the story of the Cross, even a Hollywood megastar can get himself into hot water.
by Todd Hertz
Christian Reader, March/April 2004
Why some Jews fear The Passion
Mel Gibson's The Passion of The Christ gives Christians the chance to disavow a shameful history of anti-Semitism.
by Collin Hansen
Christian History & Biography, posted 02/27/04
The Latest Temptation of Christians
The church needs to take anti-Semitism more seriously.
by Yvonne Gomez Nelson
Christianity Today, posted 02/24/04
The Fountain Fill'd with Blood
Mel Gibson is hardly the first to draw our attention to the agony of Christ's suffering.
essay by Chris Armstrong
Christianity Today, posted 02/26/04
The Good News of God's Wrath
At the heart of the universe, there is a just and gracious God.
essay by Archbishop Peter Jensen
Christianity Today, posted 02/23/04
Sound Familiar?
The film's soundtrack is beautiful, but hardly original.
by Russ Breimeier
Christian Music Today, posted 02/24/04
Glittering Images
A profound Christian rethinking of power is overdue.
commentary by Andy Crouch
Christianity Today, posted 02/25/04
Outreach Opportunities
Is your church ready to answer the questions raised by The Passion?
by Eric Reed, Leadership managing editor
Other Articles on The Passion of The Christ
From Christianity Today magazine:
Jews Against Jesus? (November 2003)
From "Film Forum":
April 15, 2004
March 25, 2004
March 18, 2004
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February 26, 2004
February 19, 2004
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From Christianity Today's "Weblog":
On most of the following articles, you'll have to scroll down to find the Passion items:
April 14, 2004
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Also from CTI:
Just a Closer Walk
with the Historical Jesus (February 27, 2004)
Christian History Corner: Good News to the Jew First (November 17, 2003)
Other resources:
The Passion Toolbox (Campus Crusade for Christ)
Passion Outreach (Outreach, Inc.)
Passion Tracts (American Tract Society)
Pastor's Guide (Worship Leader)
Scripture Handouts (International Bible Society)
Resources for youth leaders (Youth Specialties)
TV commercial outreach (FaithHighway)
Promotional resources (Outreach Inc.)
Exploring The Passion (The Truthmedia Network)
More info on The Passion of The Christ
Visit the official movie site: www.ThePassionOfTheChrist.com
View the trailer: Click Here
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Christianity Today: The Passion of Mel Gibson
Bulk copies now available for purchase!
Mel Gibson's The Passion of the Christ seems to be joining WWJD bracelets and Promise Keepers' conferences as cultural markers. Even if you haven't seen the movie, how could you miss the hype, the controversies, and the significance of this film? Go behind the headlines with this timely issue of Christianity Today magazine.
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Filming the Faith
ready-to-download Bible Study
Can we trust Hollywood with the cross of our Lord?
Should Christians support Mel Gibson's blood-soaked film about Christ's final 12 hours on earth? What criteria could we use to form our response? Will this movie ultimately help or hinder the gospel message? Is The Passion of The Christ merely another Hollywood attempt at a box-office blockbuster? Using Christianity Today's recent article "Mel Gibson's Passion," we'll look at the issues surrounding The Passion movie and about what happens when Christianity is portrayed in film.
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How Much Blood
ready-to-download Bible Study
Violence and suffering in Mel Gibson's The Passion of The Christ.
Blood and suffering are infused in the origins of the Christian religion, and Mel Gibson doesn't shy away from it in his movie about Jesus. The violence in The Passion of The Christ has many moviegoers asking: Does the movie have to be so bloody? Is it good to dwell so much on Christ's suffering? Will seeing the violence Christ endured move us to a more meaningful faith?
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The Passion: Is It Anti-Semitic?
ready-to-download Bible Study
When we recount the Crucifixion of Christ, are we inciting hatred toward Jews?
Why the outcry over the film? Do Jews have good reason to be concerned about this movie of Christ's Crucifixion? Can and should we do anything to ease their fears? This study will address these questions, based on a recent Christianity Today article by best-selling author and Orthodox Jew Michael Medved.
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Passion of Christ Photo Pack
ready-to-download training materials
This downloadable pack features 25 original photos that portray Christ's death and resurrection and is specifically designed to be used as backgrounds for your church's worship services during the Holy Week and Easter season.
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The Passion
from Tyndale House Publishers
This visual portrayal of the last twelve hours in the life of Jesus features gripping photos taken on the set of Mel Gibson's new film, The Passion of The Christ, offering a sweeping overview of the Passion story in powerful images that will enhance the movie experience. Includes biblical narratives in the New Living Translation.
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The Passion of Jesus Christ: Fifty Reasons Why He Came to Die
from Good News Publishers
The gore of Christ's suffering is turned to glory by the enormity and diversity of what his death achieved. John Piper shows Biblical evidence for each outcome of Christ's death. The most crucial question is: Why did Christ suffer and die? The answer has everything to do with you.
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Soundtrack to The Passion of The Christ
on Compact Disc
A breathtaking musical tour de force that powerfully conveys the grief and the glory of The Passion of The Christ. Scored by Emmy Award-winning composer John Debney, majestic orchestral pieces and haunting vocal selections in the original biblical languages draw you into events in the last 12 hours of Jesus' life.
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Passion of Christ Small Group Package
1 SHARE and GROW DVD, 1 SHARE and GROW Study Guide
Lifetogether has put together a 12 week Small Group Package for your existing groups and Sunday school classes using the study guides "Sharing Your Life Mission Every Day" and "Growing to Be Like Christ." This series introduces a clear, natural and compellingly presented introduction to what it means to know and grow in Christ.
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