Controversial film reimagines Jesus as political revolutionary
TEL AVIV UP I reports The Passover Plot a new film based on Hugh Schonfeld s theory that Jesus planned to suffer on the cross to spur Jewish revolt. Schonfeld and church leaders condemn the portrayal while filmmaker Michael Campus defends it as plausible and notes anticipated public backlash and a premiere with protests.
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