Has Jewish Faith caused film maker to?

Question

This evening I saw the docu-drama about the excavation of what director Simcha Jacobovici claims to be the Tomb of Christ. Does anyone else think that there might be a slight possibility that this man's Jewish faith may have something to do with the slanted content of the docu-drama? I found it interesting that a Jew would make a documentary on this subject. The film appears to be a blatant attempt to discredit the Biblical narrative of Jesus. It is filled with half truths and inuendo. In otherwords, it's like the Divinci Code all over again. If you check out the blog pages about him you will also note that a good many of his films have been directed toward New Testament characters. Did you see the program and if so, what is your opinion.

Answer 1

Remember, Jacobovici wrote this book along with Charles Pelligrino, who is not a Jew. Also, it's not an original novel, simply a follow up to James Cameron's silly movie. Cameron knows how to advertise, alright. An annoying and pompous man but certainly not a stupid one. What Jacobovici and Pelligrino co-authored is simply based on the movie, nothing more. It's like reading "Toy Story".

And no, Jacobovici's main focus has always been on the Jewish religion, not the New Testament ("Falasha", "Hollywoodism", etc.). I don't believe this book has anything to do with his faith considering the fact that he never thought of it, James Cameron did. I am sure, however, that getting the deal with Pelligrino to create an automatic bestseller was tempting and lucrative.

Answer 2

I don't think that his Jewish religion had anything to do with it. I personally think that those who have such a problem with what he brings up should PUSH for REAL excavation of the tomb, the boxes and of the bones that were in the boxes. Not THREE days looking at the find and then SIXTEEN YEARS later doing a report on what was found. If you don't want more research done, then you are a hypocrite.

Answer 3

Messianic Judaism isn't Judaism as others have suggested. yet, most of the people who've switched over to Judiasm at our shul went via that step. If messianic Judaism is a camp on your journey, then you definately might want to quit there and study in spite of that is that you're meant to study there. There are basic adjustments between Judaism and christianity that bypass far previous the christian perception contained in the fellow they worship. It has to do with accepting duty for our own moves. As Jews we understand there's a way Hashem needs us to stay our existence. Doing the mitzvot IS a thanks to make certain our connection with Hashem. this theory is undemanding to Judaism. Christianity teaches an exemption from following the Torah. yet don't be afraid to visit some shuls earlier you're making your selection. communicate over with the rabbi frankly about the position you're and the rabbi would properly be in a position which will be functional you. would you be blessed on your religious journey, Gershon

Answer 4

Had company and did not watch but I tivo'd it. What difference does it make who did this documentary. The occuaries were found, the inscriptions are there, it is what it is. It would be wrong to not investigate these kinds of things. Why would anyone not want to know the truth?

Answer 5

I watched. You are correct. Like the Da Vinci Code it's just another money maker. Why else would it pop out just befere Easter?

The program relies too heavily on some pretty big "Ifs" to be credible in my opinion.

Answer 6

Facts don't change according to the religion of the person that found them.

If a Jew found a cure for cancer you people would probably call it poison, sheesh.

Answer 7

Yeah I saw it.
As soon as I saw Simcha I saw deception.
He did it for the ratings and notoriety.
They chewed him up on the Ted Koppel interview after wards.
Several things the scientists said was taken out of context.