Hollywood on Jesus Christ in India
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27.11.2007 19:40:54 A celebrated Book ,Jesus lived in India,His unknown Life Before and After Crucifixions, by the writer,Holger Kersten, who studied theology and pedagoics at Freiburg university,Germany and has traveled extensively in the Middle East and India.
(live-PR.com) - Now a print by Penguin Book in India with price tag of Rs 295 is subject which shall bring the Indian Christian very close to Indian society ,the book is creating a rational of wisdom that it is not the rights reserved for few ones but the wisdom and humanity works to knot the fabric for the unity
in human beings and love for all beings. This intellectual thought is being tossed by the many and the book contents are on debate in parlour of people with interest of theology and Hollywood to encash the topic for views attention.
The Catholic Church in Southern India has expressed concern over a new movie which attempts to portray Jesus' "missing years" on the Indian subcontinent.
The Hindu reports that Church spokesman Fr Paul Thelekat said the Hollywood movie, Aquarian Gospel - which is inspired by the book of the same name written in 1908 by Levi H Dowling - may end up creating controversy.
"There is no historic proof to show Jesus came to India and the Church has
apprehensions that such portrayal could create confusion," Fr Thelekat
said.
The film depicts Jesus visiting Buddhist monasteries and speaking against the inequalities of the caste system.
The Church fears this may offend religious sentiments of different communities.
"It should not offend religious sentiments of Hindus, Christians and Buddhists," he said.
"The Church is not against artistic and imaginative productions which is
welcome provided it is true to the spirit of Jesus Christ and does not
distort historical facts.
"There is universal interest in the life and message of Christ. Perhaps the film is an attempt to cash in on this interest."
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The Catholic Church in Southern India has expressed concern over a new movie which attempts to portray Jesus' "missing years" on the Indian subcontinent.
The Hindu reports that Church spokesman Fr Paul Thelekat said the Hollywood movie, Aquarian Gospel - which is inspired by the book of the same name written in 1908 by Levi H Dowling - may end up creating controversy.
"There is no historic proof to show Jesus came to India and the Church has
apprehensions that such portrayal could create confusion," Fr Thelekat
said.
The film depicts Jesus visiting Buddhist monasteries and speaking against the inequalities of the caste system.
The Church fears this may offend religious sentiments of different communities.
"It should not offend religious sentiments of Hindus, Christians and Buddhists," he said.
"The Church is not against artistic and imaginative productions which is
welcome provided it is true to the spirit of Jesus Christ and does not
distort historical facts.
"There is universal interest in the life and message of Christ. Perhaps the film is an attempt to cash in on this interest."
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