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Reviewers at
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83 of 127 people
found the following review helpful:
Alternative
to Movie, and Keepsake of Movie: I do not normally buy what
I think of as "coffee table" books, but something moved
me to buy this, despite my intent to see the movie, and I am glad
I did. My 14-year old found it absorbing, and I myself was glad
to have such an elegant piece of work, with the scripture text,
available for review in a time and place of my choosing, in quiet.
The movie is very disturbing and for many will be shocking in the
extreme. The book is a "soft" alternative to the movie,
more likely to provoke thought without disturbing, but by no means
a substitute for full immersion in the overwhelming power of the
movie. The book is also a fanstastic keepsake. -Robert D. Steele
Wonderfully done, like the movie! The pictures are just as
touching as the film. The book touches on the most important scenes,
the relationship between Jesus and Mary and the suffering He went
through in the end. It doesn't fail to point out that Jesus rose
from the dead also. This book clearly communicates the purpose of
Jesus dying for us and that He is God. It has brought me closer
to the Lord and I'm sure has had the same effect on other people.
-Fee
This book
captures some of the breathtaking images from the movie "The
Passion." Combined with relevant scriptures, both from
the gospel and Old Testament prophecies of Christ, the images allow
one to really meditate on the suffering of Christ, each step of
the way.
The pictures
follow his ordeal that began in the garden, as he prays to the Father.
Each step is captured in a stunning picture or two. That ends with
his death on the cross and then a visual image indicating his resurrection.
This is akin to a visual tool to follow the stations of the cross
and allow their significance to sink in. In that way, this book
becomes interactive as a prayer and devotional tool. There are also
some pictures of the filming of the movie that provide a glimpse
of Mel Gibson and the actors setting the stage for the movie. I
think this book is a must-have for anyone who appreciated the movie
The Passion or for anyone who is a Christian but was not willing
to endure watching the suffering of Christ in the movie. Although
I strongly recommend the movie and the book, the book offers a more
bearable way to see what he endured and to appreciate his sacrifice
for those who avoided the movie.-Craig
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