“The Dolorous Passion” Part II – Excerpts in Line with the “Passion of the Christ” Movie… but Not in the Bible”

Last week we started looking at excerpts from Anne Catherine Emmerich's book, "The Dolorous Passion" and how much material within her book of visions form the basis for most of Mel Gibson's movie, "The Passion of the Christ".  Many scenes from his movie are, in no small part, taken from visions depicted in Ms. Emmerich's … Continue reading “The Dolorous Passion” Part II – Excerpts in Line with the “Passion of the Christ” Movie… but Not in the Bible”

“Dolorous Passion” – Excerpts In Line With the “Passion of the Christ” Movie, But Not in the Bible (part I of II)

Mel Gibson has stated that one of his main inspirations for The Passion of the Christ came from the book The Dolorous Passion by Anne Catherine Emmerich. He has produced this film with an image of "Christ" that is based on the apparitions of the Catholic mystic who claimed to have seen visions of the passion, … Continue reading “Dolorous Passion” – Excerpts In Line With the “Passion of the Christ” Movie, But Not in the Bible (part I of II)