Jesus and Christ-Figures
Abstract
This chapter focuses on two genres of Bible-related film: Jesus movies and Christ-figure films. It discusses the definitions of the genres, provides examples, and addresses some of the major themes as well as interpretive issues. Among the themes relevant to the Jesus movies are Christology, the representation of Jews and Judaism, and the fraught relationship between film and faith. Discussion of Christ-figure films focuses on the variety of genres in which the Christ-figure motif can be found. Each section concludes with an assessment of the genre.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Cinema History and Criticism
Biblical Studies and Interpretation
Religious
Philosophical
and Educational Studies
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Routledge eBooks
- Pages
- 422–441
- Publication date
- 13 January 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter