

For many, movies about Jesus allowed many people who would otherwise not have an interest in Christianity or faith and awaken some religious curiosity. In it, he made some controversial picks, ones that keep this debate going every Easter. In 1997, James Martin came up with his own list, republished two years ago in America magazine. The debate over which portrayal of Jesus was most realistic, authentic or powerful has raged on for years. Some depictions have been better than others. (REVIEW) With Easter fast approaching and many of us stuck at home during the coronavirus pandemic, there is no better time than now to both watch movies about the life and death of Jesus.Ĭhrist has been depicted in a variety of ways on film over the last six decades.
