RT Article
T1 The Passion of the Christ: A Modern Mystery Play
JF Journal of religion and health
VO 43
IS 3
SP 247
OP 252
A1 Madden, Ronald
LA English
YR 2004
UL https://ixtheo.de/Record/1668928566
AB In a review article the author reflects upon the recent film by Mel Gibson in the tradition of the medieval mystery play. As the biblical story of human origins begins in a garden, so too does this story of the birth of a new creation brought into being by the suffering of Jesus. With an understanding and acceptance of Jesus' unique vocation as the Christ, Mary is a central figure of spiritual empowerment to her son as he fulfills his mission.
K1 Passion
K1 Birth
K1 Cross
K1 Crucifixion
K1 empowered
K1 Suffering
DO 10.1023/B:JORH.0000039658.84850.02