I hate to say this, but I would not recommend this film. The crew of The Chosen, claim the film is accurate, however as I watched it, I realize yes, it was designed with drama to appeal to the crowds to get them in, but there's a big difference between that and claiming their depiction is biblically accurate and sound. It is not. There were many incidences which contradicted scripture. I don't think God appreciated that because he says in Revelation, that whoever adds or takes away from His Word, shall be cursed. This is why I love Mel Gibson's Christian movies. He strictly abides by scripture, not adding or taking away from God's Holy Word. I have yet to see any contradictions to God's Word in his films, and look how God has blessed him. He helped us understand each and every character, adding their experience with Christ. I love that he kept true to scripture in that way. He kept the film precise without the need to go into their everyday lives throughout the day. I feel the sole reason filmmakers dramatized the film and Bible, was purely for self-satisfaction in the need for greed. Otherwise, they would have made it biblically accurate. Instead, I recommend The Passion and his new film which I'm sure he will not stray from the truth of the gospel, The Last Supper, plus an older one called Jesus of Nazareth. What a Beautiful film.
@DanielsASJ Amen. And other Christian films in the past like The Robe and The Ten Commandments, were biblically accurate so there's no need to add fantasy in order to fill pockets.
@LadyGrace This is the entry scene of Jesus Christ in The Chosen and I find Jesus talking to Mary in "a Bar" in all respects and if you look at this still scene from it, it has 2 cross shaped lanterns and I don't get it why they wanted it this way already. At that moment, the relevance of Cross was unknown to the world before the crucification. So, that's a not very good depiction according to me atleast.
@DanielsASJ Yes, nowhere in scripture does it indicate or even hint that Mary Magdalene was in a bar. Therefore, in the first episode of The Chosen, where Mary Magdalene is depicted as being in a BAR when she encounters Jesus for the first time, is not only totally inaccurate, but a fictional and deliberate lie from the Devil. He loves to portray God and His own, as sinful, when His character is anything but sinful. He does not lie and he cannot err.
Right... have you ever seen a bar with a cross in front? Highly unlikely. 🙄
Mary Magdalene is one of the women who traveled with Jesus and helped support his ministry.
In the Gospels, Mary Magdalene is the first of the disciples to witness the miracle of the resurrection.
The Bible DOES name Mary Magdalene as a witness to Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection. She was also one of the women who traveled with Jesus and helped support his ministry. The Bible does not even hint at Mary Magdalene being Jesus' wife.
I love it. They make it clear in the beginning that the show is based on the Bible, and that the characters and major events are accurate, but it is a dramatization. Since no one knows every minute of the lives of Jesus and his disciples, words and events are added. They have a panel of religious advisors, and the show is created with respect and love, to make these people and the Bible more real, and to help lead people to God. The audience is encouraged to read their Bible to learn more. The show is offered for free online, and it's being translated into every language. It really is a labor of love, and it shows. I absolutely recommend it.
@AbbeyRhode Now I will watch it. I was forming my opinions after watching Peter fight and all. But As you recommend, I will watch it further as now, I know that it's a dramatisation too.
@DanielsASJ It starts off giving a bit of background, showing the disciples as the flawed people they were. I know, the first couple of episodes might not seem as exciting. I was dying to see Jesus. The series really picks up after episode 4. :)
I found The Chosen to be beautiful and inspiring. The man who plays Jesus VERY accurately projects the pure LOVE he felt for almost every soul he encountered.
From the salvation of Mary Magdalene, to his secret meeting with Nicodemus, in which he lovingly encourages Nicodemus to leave his wife and his wealth and follow him...
...to his TRULY loving forgiveness of the tax collector Matthew, and the story of how he left his tax collecting to follow Jesus...it is a beautiful series of inspiring occurrences from the New Testament.
@4meAndyou You watch Jesus of Nazareth. It is available on YouTube. There I find more than 90% Biblical accuracy. And so far, I have never found anyone in role of Jesus Christ better than him.
I believe they are making all attempts to share the history as accurate as they can with what we have for doctrine and create a living Word for you the Viewer to share in the journey.
@Iwillwait I asked because I was watching Episode 1 and I could not fully relate it to The Bible I have read like Simon fighting for money or Nicodemus casting out demons.
But I guess I will have to watch a few more episodes to get a clear picture.
@DanielsASJ I would think that the first episode would tell you enough. I had my fill of it.
This is the perfect example of just how cunning and deceitful Satan is.... so subtly depicting Christ and His followers in a "different light", as to cast doubt on Christ's character, along with those who walked with Christ back then; to deceive and change our perception of the accuracy of the Bible and Christ.
I have watch a number of this kind of programs and have never watched one that depicts Jesus in a way that aligns with the Biblical Jesus.. I have given up even watching any movie about Jesus because i know it is going to be pushing a blasphemous depiction of Him..
