King of Kings
The life and times of Jesus against a background of Roman paganism. Set in Palestine, depicts the Jews under Roman rule and their struggle for freedom under the leadership of Barabbas, the man who was…
King of Kings
The life and times of Jesus against a background of Roman paganism. Set in Palestine, depicts the Jews under Roman rule and their struggle for freedom under the leadership of Barabbas, the man who was spared while Jesus was crucified. The story of the life of Jesus Christ from his birth in Bethlehem to his crucifixion and subsequent resurrection. Filmed on a relatively grand scale, the film includes all of the major events referred to in the New Testament; his baptism by John the Baptist; the miracles - cripples walking, blind men seeing; the fishes and the loaves; and so on. The film actually begins with the Roman invasion by Pompey in 65 B.C., the appointment of King Herod the Great by the Romans and finally the crowning of Herod Antipas after he murders his father. The revolt led by Barrabas is also included and John the Baptist's beheading as Salome's price for dancing for Herod.
King of Kings
Biography,Drama
Film Details
The life and times of Jesus against a background of Roman paganism. Set in Palestine, depicts the Jews under Roman rule and their struggle for freedom under the leadership of Barabbas, the man who was spared while Jesus was crucified. The story of the life of Jesus Christ from his birth in Bethlehem to his crucifixion and subsequent resurrection.
Filmed on a relatively grand scale, the film includes all of the major events referred to in the New Testament; his baptism by John the Baptist; the miracles - cripples walking, blind men seeing; the fishes and the loaves; and so on. The film actually begins with the Roman invasion by Pompey in 65 B.C., the appointment of King Herod the Great by the Romans and finally the crowning of Herod Antipas after he murders his father. The revolt led by Barrabas is also included and John the Baptist's beheading as Salome's price for dancing for Herod..