These claims are grossly inaccurate. This investigation, as well as studies done by respected Catholic and Protestant scholars, clearly shows that The Passion of the Christ is strictly a Catholic movie, largely based on Catholic legends and superstitious beliefs foreig to the Bible. Distinctive Catholic beliefs are embedded in the movie.

Unfortunately, most moviegoers do not have the knowledge necessary to distinguish between biblical facts about The Passion and superstitious Catholic legends. They respond to the movie emotionally rather than rationally. It is this concern that motivated the author to write this book.

The book has two major objectives. The first is to provide the information necessary to help the viewing public distinguish between what is biblical and what is unbiblical in Gibson's portrayal of Christ's Passion.

The second objective is to help Christians of all persuasions more fully appreciate the centrality, necessity, and achievements of the Cross. May a thoughtful reading of this book lead many to appreciate more fully the Passion of Christ as His passionate love to redeem us from the penalty (Gal 3:13) and the power of sin (Titus 2:14) through His sacrificial death.

Dr. Bacchiochi is a scholar's scholar. He is a gem of a person - a true delight to meet and talk with in person and he is a very thorough intellectual thinker and scholar.

Popular Beliefs may be his most important book. Given that he has written so many other important books, that is really saying something significant.

But don't buy Popular Beliefs if you are faint of heart. Don't buy it if you are not serious about your faith. Don't buy it if you are afraid of the truth. Don't bother reading it if you are unwilling to let go of your own cherished beliefs - if you discover they are held in error.

This book is very likely to challenge your own beliefs. But in the end, you could end up being a more Biblical Christian and hopefully closer to Christ as a result. You will certainly be wiser with respect to the deceptions of the enemy.

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