Son of God [rated PG-13]

by Christopher Spencer (Director)

Other authorsGreg Hicks (Actor), Diogo Morgado (Actor), Darwin Shaw (Actor), Sebastian Knapp (Actor), Adrian Schiller (Actor)
Video Recording, 2014

Barcode

5767

Call number

D232SON

Status

Available

Call number

D232SON

Description

The book Son of God is a tie-in with the major motion picture of the same title, slated for wide theatrical release (through 20th-Century Fox) on February 28, 2014. Like the movie, the book possesses an epic scope, providing a panoramic picture of first-century Judea as it recounts the events and reveals the meaning of Jesus's life, death, and resurrection. Though based on New Testament accounts, including the four Gospels as well as the book of Acts, Son of God reads like a contemporary novel, delving deeply into the character of Jesus and the personalities and motives all of those who surround him, both his followers and his enemies. Even minor Gospel characters (Mary Magdelene, the servant Malchus, the Jewish elder Nicodemus) come vividly to life in the book, and its portrayal of the political machinations behind Jesus's trial and death-the contest for power between the Roman governor Pontius Pilate and the high priest Caiaphas-is especially engaging. Beyond depicting the historical milieu in which Jesus lived, Son of God deftly explains the customs and culture of the Jewish people and the Roman officials and soldiers who oppress them, enhancing readers' understanding of the biblical record. In its final part, the book extends the Christian story past Jesus's resurrection to show how Jesus's followers, impassioned by their faith, began spreading his message of salvation throughout the wider world. Grittily realistic, Son of God pulls no punches in conveying the harsh realities of Jesus's era. But it is also inspirational, showing how Jesus transformed the lives of the humble and the powerful alike-and conveying Jesus's message of comfort and hope to present-day readers.… (more)

Local notes

A spectacular portrayal of Jesus is delivered as this powerful and inspirational feature film depicts the life of Christ, from His humble birth through his teachings, crucifixion and ultimate resurrection. (138 minutes)

Publication

Fox (2014)

Original publication date

2014

Rating

½ (4 ratings; 3.8)

User reviews

LibraryThing member jfe16
This novelization of the “Son of God” film tells the story of Jesus Christ and His earthly ministry. Despite being a quick read, the book is relevant and reverent in the telling of the life Jesus; the recounting of the miracles performed and the lessons He taught is comprehensive. The format of
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the novelization is eminently readable, the story, though occasionally gritty, is realistic, powerful, and inspirational.

However, the typographical errors in the text tend to pull the reader out of the story and, since they are quite extensive, it’s difficult to rate the book without considering them. Therefore, the narrative itself rates a solid five stars and deserves the recommendation noted below, but the rating is reduced two stars for those uncorrected errors.

Recommended.
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