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Risen: A Review

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Do you long for a movie about Jesus that sticks tightly to the words of the Gospels and leaves no room for “what ifs”? If so, then Risen is not for you. Set against the backdrop of Judea, 33 A.D., this film follows events in the life of Roman Tribune Clavius, as portrayed by Joseph Fiennes, as he investigates the death of Yeshua (whose translated name is Jesus), portrayed by Clive Curtis. The narrative begins with Clavius resting from travel in a desert inn, and concludes there, as well, the Roman soldier having recounted the events of the film to the spellbound innkeeper. His story arc begins as a faithful, effective and ambitious warrior quelling Jewish rebellion and serving Pilate, the Prefect. “Tribune, Pilate summons you,” are words heard repeatedly throughout the story. Charged with finding the body of a troublemaker Jew whom some have proclaimed the Hebrew's Messiah, Clavius interviews and interrogates witnesses, and investigates the evidence to see what has happened to th

No Idea

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My ideas left me alone today Stepping out the door I thought they were going out to play But - "You don't use us anymore" I stared at them, mouth paused agape As they pranced into the day Their last glance a challenge to defend But I couldn't think of what to say. (C) Brett Campbell 02.09.2016