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the Hebrew word "Messiah." It is a title meaning "the Anointed One."

The MOST violent picture that I can't seem to forget from that film is when He is first arrested and is almost dropped over the cliff, garroted by the rope with which they tied him. Totally over the top.

A life long Christian (mainstream Christian)--I could NOT relate to this portrayal of Christ at all--he was bloodied from the start. He looked like a victim, and our watching only victimized Him further. It was pornographic in its violence IMHO.

The several parts of the film that I did think worthwhile, even powerful, were the struggle with the serpent in the Garden, the teardrop from heaven upon His death, and then the very last moment of the film, as He springs forth from the grave.

The languages shared were also meaningful, as was the whole production (the sets and scenes.) But I would never buy this, or see it again. My own experience of Christ's Passion throughout the season of Lent and Holy Week at the end are much, much more profound.