The legendary chapter from The Bible of fraternal envy and loathing, deceit and revenge is ... more
brilliantly brought to life in this dramatic and gripping film. The latest in The Bible series from Time Life, Jacob is directed by Sir Peter Hall (A Midsummer N...
Production Year: 2004 - Drama - Director: Nick Cassavetes - Original Language: English - Classification: 15 years and over, 12 years and over - Starring: Rachel McAdams, Ryan Gosling, Gena Rowlands
Production Year: 1995 - Drama - Director: Ang Lee - Original Language: English - Classification: Universal - Starring: Emma Thompson, Alan Rickman, Kate Winslet, Hugh Grant, Greg Wise, Hugh Laurie, Robert Hardy
Advantages: one of the most complex and fascinating books ever Disadvantages: one of the most abused and misunderstood books ever
The Bible is a very difficult subject to write about. Its text that has shaped the western world, if not the world as a whole, it's a book that contains subjects as big as creation and as small as a single kiss. It is a book that documents the rise and fall of empires and armies and the lives of ordinary people; it is a book that covers thousands of years in its scope and the most famous last hours of anyone in history. It is a book that has created the basis for one of the most powerful religious institutions in history and yet is regarded as the most personal individual message. In short it is an enigma. So how do you discuss such a book, where do you begin? I will begin by explaining my angle.
There seem to be two opposite camps that people fall into when the Bible is the subject for discussion. The devout see the writing as ...
steerpyke 21.03.2006
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Advantages: Wonderful opportunity to learn. Disadvantages: Not the easiest book to read.
I know that a lot of readers find the subject of the Bible a little uncomfortable and question, in their disbelief of God, the relevance of a book like this in their lives, and that many readers may also question my right to review such a book. I am not going to review in the traditional way, i.e. contents, length, price, etc., too much at all. For me, the importance of telling people a little more about how I believe it can enhance their lives, is far more important.
You could ask yourself if I am significant enough a writer to be able to write a review about such a great book, and here I would argue that the Bible was written for everyone, and without going into the intricacies of the Bible in a "Bible thumping" manner, if I pursuade one person to read it and to change their view about what the Bible offers an individual, then I ...
thingywhatsit 21.04.2005
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Advantages: Useful information / interesting histories Disadvantages: see below
****UPDATE **** UPDATE*****UPDATE****
I have now proof read this review and also added some new information following the interesting account of Tomb 15 in the Valley of the Kings
Anyway I hope you enjoy this somewhat positivist account of The Bible and see what I am trying to say.......
IMPORTANT START NOTE
To those who know me and my style - you will know to read everything before you decide your opinion - for those who are new to my reviews - I hold no prejudices / no ulterior motive and you will not achieve anything if you read the first sentence or skip through quickly. As this is an important subject, and certainly an expansive one, I do not hope to cover all points, but throughout please bear this in mind:
I know my theology
I know my archaeology
I know my psychology / sociology and even anthropology
I do not ...
coleecip 08.08.2006 (01.06.2007)
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A "Grimm-er" Live Action (PG) Take on This Classic Brothers Grimm Tale, Directed by the Screenwriter/Co-Author of Edward Scissorhands (Caroline Thompson)
Possibly Not Suitable for Younger Children (not Disney Animation "Pretty-Pretty" version) - Miranda Richardson dominates the action and steals the show as the stepmother. (*)
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