Publisher's Synopsis
What makes Jesus such a sexy film subject? Throughout the years, Jesus Christ has appeared as a character in many films. This book examines how the film industry has interpreted Bible stories, from the earliest days of silent movies through wide screen epics to today's controversial films. Films such as "Ben Hur", "The King of Kings" and "The Robe" are included, with background information, production details, listings of cast, credits and more than 200 photographs.
