What is the meaning of the flashback of Jesus building a perfect table? Is it a parable or a stab at Scorsese? In Gibson's film Jesus makes a table signifying the Kingdom of Heaven and Jesus talks about the need for tall chairs. Mary says something like "I don't think this idea will take." Scorsese, in his movie, had a scene of ironic foreshadowing where Jesus builds a cross for the Romans.
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Remember that old bumper sticker that said, “What if they held a war and nobody came?” Here’s a new one: What if the messiah came and nobody wanted him? This is the story playing now at your local multiplex.
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The Baby of Death and the fallacy of icons.
The raven plucking out the eyes of the crucified thief.
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