The controversy over Mel Gibson's The Passion of the Christ has largely ignored an essential fact. While some Christians have praised its "biblical authenticity" and others have criticized its "brutal violence and portrayal of ancient Jews" (Tokasz 2004), a major source for much of the movie has received comparatively little attention.
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Reportedly, Mel Gibson "accidentally stumbled upon" a book--The Dolorous Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ, first published in ...
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