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King of Kings (1961) is a film directed by Nicholas Ray.

Abstract

The film begins in 63 BCE, when Rome first came into contact with the Jews, building a revolutionary fervor which is to inform much of the forthcoming action. As members of the Jewish resistance Judas and Barabbas try to use Jesus for their goals. The peaceful Jesus falls victim of their intrigues.

Synopsis

Prologue

Nativity of Jesus

Birth of Jesus
Adoration of the Magi
Massacre of the Innocents
Flight into Egypt (including Death of Herod)

Childhood of Jesus

Jesus at Nazareth
Barabbas as leader of the Anti-Roman rebellion

Ministry of Jesus

Preaching of John the Baptist
Baptism of Jesus (the mother of Jesus also is present)
John of Baptist visit at Mary of Nazareth's house
Temptation of Jesus
Call of the First Disciples (first some disciples of John the Baptist and then Peter in Galilee)
The image of Emperor Tiberius is put in the Temple.
John the Baptist against Herod Antipas.
Healing the Lame
Healing the Blind
Judas iscariot and Barabbas
Jesus and the Adulteress
Jesus visiting John the Baptist in prison
Healing of a possessed man
Mary Magdalene visiting Mary of Nazareth, who repeats Jesus' parable of the Lost Sheep
Pontius Pilate, together with Caiaphas and {{Herod Antipas]], listening to Lucius' report about Jesus' miracles
John the Baptist asks Lucius to deliver his message to Jesus; see Messangers from John the Baptist
Beheading of John the Baptist (Banquet of Herod and Dance of Salome)
Sermon of the Mount --The movie put together words of Jesus that in the Gospels are pronounced in different contexts to form a speech (Present are also Mary of Nazareth, [{Mary Magdalene]], Pilate's wife, Lucius, and barabbas]]
- Beatitudes
- Greatest Commandment
- Concerns
- Jesus and Beelzebul
- Don't Judge
- Jesus' Prayer
Lucius reports the speech to Pilate
Nicodemus talks with Caiaphas
Call of the Twelve
Jesus instructs his disciples in the wilderness
Barabbas prepares weapons and plans to exploit the presence of Jesus in the Temple
Jesus leaves Jerusalem

Passion of Jesus

Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem -- Taking advantage of the crowd Barabbas attacks the Antonia Tower. His men are massacred and Barabbas is taken prisoner. There is no Cleansing of the Temple in this movie.
Betrayal of Judas -- In the movie's interpretation Judas Iscariot tries to force Jesus' hand against the Romans by "denouncing" him to the Romans
Last Supper
Arrest of Jesus, including Agony in the Garden
Peter's Denial
Trial of Jesus before Pilate -- Here the movie follows the Gospel of John, showing Jesus in conversation with Pilate about Truth. There is
Trial of Jesus before Herod Antipas -- Herod asks for a miracle, Herodias and Salome also are present.
Flagellation of Jesus
Mocking of Jesus
Barabbas and the two Thieves in prison; see Barabbas
Way to Golgotha -- Jesus meets his mother, Veronica wipes his face, Simon of Cyrene takes the cross.
Crucifixion of Jesus
Burial of Jesus

Resurrection of Jesus

Cast

Editions and translations

Produced in the United States (1961).

External links

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 *[[John of Baptist]] visit at [[Mary of Nazareth]]'s house
 *[[Temptation of Jesus]]
-*[[Calling the First Disciples]] (first some disciples of John the Baptist and then Peter in Galilee)
+*[[Call of the First Disciples]] (first some disciples of John the Baptist and then Peter in Galilee)
 *The image of Emperor Tiberius is put in the Temple.
 *John the Baptist against Herod Antipas.