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A Guide to the Passion: 100 Questions About The Passion of The Christ
by Tom Allen, Marcellino D'Ambrosio, Matthew Pinto, Mark Shea, Paul Thigpen
Product Group: Book
Publisher: Ascension Press/Catholic Word (2004-02)
ISBN: 193264542X
EAN: 9781932645422
Dewy Decimal #: 232
Paperback: 96 pages
SKU: M131005
Condition: New
Comments: 193264542X Book free of markings. This book is in brand new condition and shows no apparent wear or use of any kind; gift quality, pretty. Your book will be carefully protected for transit in sturdy, weather-resistant packaging. We are prompt, efficient, communicative.
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Editorial Reviews
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Product Description
Mel Gibson's stunning film, The Passion of the Christ, has touched thousands of hearts since its release. It has been called "the most powerful film ever produced" about the life and death of Jesus. Yet, despite its visual and emotional impact, the dramatic events portrayed do not explain themselves; they often give rise to perplexing questions. This book helps you delve a little deeper into some of the movie's profound riches-the passion of Christ.
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Customer Reviews
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Just okay
Rating  (3)
Date: 2008-04-29
I thought this would be more of an intimate perspective. It's good for people that know absolutely nothing about what happened, but it is very pro-Catholic, and ushers non-believers into Catholicism.
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Exceptional Study Guide
Rating  (4)
Date: 2005-12-07
2 out of 3 customers found this reveiw helpful
This wonderful little book takes one hundred questions, primarily pertaining to the film "The Passion Of The Christ," and gives solid and Biblically based answers to each. A couple of the questions are more follow-up to previous questions that explain with a little more depth certain Catholic beliefs and teachings than outright explanations of happenings in the film.
The author is quick to note that some of the things happening in the film are portrayed with plenty of artistis license. However, the freedoms taken by Mel Gibson in the film are meant to enhance the actual occurrence of the Passion.
If you are Catholic, this book is a wonderful guide that opens the door for further study, primarily thanks to the three appendices and the resource guide at the back of the book. These appendices include the five Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary, the Stations of the Cross, and the Seven Last Words of Christ. The resource guide includes recommended books on apologetics, Bible study, personal experiences, and, of course, the Passion.
If you aren't Catholic, you may be turned off by the "Catholic"-ness of the book. That has to be taken into consideration, however, since Gibson based the movie on the events in the Bible, illustrated by the Stations of the Cross, and the personal writings of Venerable Anne Catherine Emmerich and Venerable Maria de Agreda. Though some of the things mentioned in this book go against most Protestant beliefs, this Catholic has to say that at least we can agree that Jesus did die for our sins and our salvation.
Recommended to Catholics who are looking for a good springboard to further their studies on the Passion and the Catholic Church in general. Also recommended to Protestants wanting to comprehend some of the Catholic symbolism in the film and any one interested in learning about the Passion.
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Exchanging Careful Thnking for Mindless Apologetics
Rating  (1)
Date: 2005-05-21
1 out of 3 customers found this reveiw helpful
This is a great book for those who want to only "play around the edges" of the Paschal Mystery of Jesus Christ and mistake a Hollywood blockbuster for authentic catechesis. If you simply want to "understand" the film without having to do the hard work of actually thinking about it, then this is the book for you. Filled with circular reasoning and inconsistent proof-texting, this book is a deceptive promotional tool that does not represent official Church teaching on the meaning and proper interpretation of the Passion story. The overwhelmingly predictable questions are set up for trite, facile answers. It will comfort and excite you if all you want is to be confirmed in your love of this troubled, troublesome film and of Gibson's own idiosyncratic Catholicism. But if you have real questions about the REAL thing, look elsewhere. For starters, try "The Bible, the Jews and the Death of Jesus," for a more sober and grounded look at how Catholics are to approach this precious story of our salvation.
Yes, I am a Catholic. I had an intensely ambivalent response to the film, neither loving nor hating it and being moved by many moments in it. But I have been deeply saddened by so much of the hoo-ha and hype surrounding it, especially the self-serving attitude of Christians, especially Catholics, who claim to love the teachings of the Church yet who make no attempt to find out what those teachings actually are (teachings which Mel Gibson categorically rejects), and who are often quite vicious in their response to other believers who raise serious questions about what Gibson is showing us. The film is a late-medieval Passion play that benefits from skillful direction and modern special effects. It is not "THE" teaching of the Church, but a high-quality work of devotional fiction. No problem with that! But let's call a spade a spade, shall we? How is Christ honored by the disingenuousness of the maxed-out defense of this film? Love the film; hate the film; be indifferent to it. But do not mistake it for what it is not, even when it seems that your case can be "proven" by things like this shallow, misleading book.
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Perfect companion to a Religious Meditation on film
Rating  (5)
Date: 2005-03-19
4 out of 5 customers found this reveiw helpful
This movie simply put is a religious meditation on the Passion of our most Precious Lord. This book will bring you to a deeper understanding of the movie, so it is a very valuable resource. It is a wonderful investment & at a fair price!
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What a Great Gift
Rating (5)
Date: 2004-08-04
This book makes a great gift for any body who is interested in the movie. It is easy to read and is sutable for any age group!
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