Questions — Questions raised by the release of The Passion of the Christ.

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Synopsis: The story of the last 12 hours in the life of Jesus, on the day of his crucifixion in Jerusalem.

Release Date: Feb. 25th, 2004

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1. Is The Passion of the Christ biblically and theologically accurate?

2. Are there any biblical or historical inaccuracies in the film?

3. Who was Mary Magdalene?

4. Is this film evangelistic?

5. What should I be looking for if I choose to see the film?

6. Should the stories of the Bible be put to film?

7. What are the challenges of putting Bible stories on film?

8. Is the film anti-Semitic?

9. What makes The Passion of the Christ different from other films?

10. Why would I want to see The Passion of the Christ? What value is there?

11. Is The Passion of the Christ too violent?

12. What opportunities will this film give for meaningful conversation?

13. As a Christian, should I see this film?

14. Why would RBC Ministries give so much time to a Hollywood film?

15. Are there artistic liberties taken in the film? If so, how do they impact the narrative?

16. What are the benefits for a Christian in viewing this film?

17. What are the benefits for a non-Christian in viewing this film?

18. What did Pilate mean by the question, “What is truth?”

19. Who is Jesus?

20. Why did Jesus have to die?

21. Who killed Jesus?

22. Did Jesus rise from the dead?

23. Is it possible that the gospel account of the suffering and death of Jesus Christ, as portrayed in The Passion of the Christ is a lie concocted by the church?

24. What evidence supports the reliability of the New Testament?

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