I found it ok, but adding the parts such as Mary is 16, when actually she was only 12, it seems the bible is being re-written, also when joseph tries to kiss mary, where in the bible is that?
I find it quite offensive that it is being changed in that way, apart from that the acting is ok.
Even if people have quarms claiming, well you can not make her 12 these days, the fact is , she was and biblical history should not be changed!
Maybe you should try reading the Bible? It doesn't say that she was 12
I found it ok, but adding the parts such as Mary is 16, when actually she was only 12, it seems the bible is being re-written, also when joseph tries to kiss mary, where in the bible is that?
I find it quite offensive that it is being changed in that way, apart from that the acting is ok.
Even if people have quarms claiming, well you can not make her 12 these days, the fact is , she was and biblical history should not be changed!
He looked unwashed which was a bit disconcerting! But I was rather dreading seeing a gleaming blond looking like a school nat play version so on the whole I could forgive him that!
I know, that's why I said I might change my mind about him. I probably wouldn't have liked the blond alternative either.
I suppose i was expecting something more.....ethereal.
I found it ok, but adding the parts such as Mary is 16, when actually she was only 12, it seems the bible is being re-written, also when joseph tries to kiss mary, where in the bible is that?
Where does it say she was 12? Genuine question btw.
I think they said Mary was 16 in an attempt to explain that she was of legal marrying age (according to today's society). Probably she was in reality much younger, but we cannot be sure. I found the attempt to give background and humanity to the story interesting and worthwhile. I liked how they are trying to make Mary and Joseph figures of integrity who would have led normal lives, if it were not for the fact that they were chosen to be the Messiah's parents. Jewish girls were brought up with the idea that they might be the chosen one, but it is hard for Mary and Joseph to deal with the reality of their situation.
Did anyoe see Lynda and Carol moaning about this on Loose Women. I think it's could that Joseph is angry and thinks Mary cheated on him. It's a normal reaction. Mary doesn't have parents in the bible nor the magi names. There are also no speech for any of the people. Unless it's someone reading the bible with pictures then they would have to make up stuff. Lynda wouldn't moan if she had been asked to be in it
Mary's parents and the Magi have no names in the bible if you make a drama you have to have people say things so you have to add in things. I'd still of liked to see them use middle eastern looking actors though
I enjoyed the first episode, the variety, the story telling of different people's lives.
And I liked the review of 'The Nativity' in the Telegraph, particularly
" ... I want people who have no particular faith, who don’t watch the God Channels, to watch this nativity. And if they have faith, to reinforce it. And if they haven’t, to make them think, ‘Wow, I don’t know, maybe… ’”
As in...
‘Wow, I don’t know, maybe….....it is a good story but as real as anything written by The Brothers Grimm....."
Whilst there is a general consensus that such a person did exist around that time, there is no contemporary documentation of his life, everything written about his life was done so after his death, in many cases a very long time after his death.
It is also worth remembering there are also texts from much older religions than Christianity which tell a remarkably similar story to this one......
Garrow's Law. I'd love to know what people like Lynda Bellingham would like them to do when filming the story. If she had been hired I bet she'd have loved the extras lines. She's to old to play mary the only person she could play is Elizabeth as she's named in the bible. Would they give her no lines as none are in the bible ?
Did anyoe see Lynda and Carol moaning about this on Loose Women. I think it's could that Joseph is angry and thinks Mary cheated on him. It's a normal reaction. Mary doesn't have parents in the bible nor the magi names. There are also no speech for any of the people. Unless it's someone reading the bible with pictures then they would have to make up stuff. Lynda wouldn't moan if she had been asked to be in it
I am surprised that Lynda and Carol have never even considered, or chose to ignore, artistic licence. Every period drama employs it. Rome, a series set about 44 years before the events of The Nativity also relied on the writers imagination in order to tell the story of the rise and fall of Julius Caesar. To complain that the Nativity contains dialogue not found in the bible is a completely pointless act.
Missed the first ep, but caught tonight's and was suitably impressed. It was very emotional when Mary was talking with Elizabeth. As a Christian I love watching these kinds of adaptations just if anything to visualise just what the people went through at the time.
I loved how they made Gabriel like Richard Alpert of the Middle East.
Herod wasn't one person there was more than one King Herod . I love how everyone uses the same names or magi and Mary's parent that arent mentioned in the bible
There was onlt one Herod the great and Mary must have had parents
I found it ok, but adding the parts such as Mary is 16, when actually she was only 12, it seems the bible is being re-written, also when joseph tries to kiss mary, where in the bible is that?
I find it quite offensive that it is being changed in that way, apart from that the acting is ok.
Even if people have quarms claiming, well you can not make her 12 these days, the fact is , she was and biblical history should not be changed!
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and what about her mother! She came across like a cartoon character!!
If they did this with any other work of fiction it would be a joke.
Maybe you should try reading the Bible? It doesn't say that she was 12
How do you know she was 12?
That is not stated anywhere as far as I know.
Merry Christmas to one an all.
Perhaps it would be better if you did not watch it then?
I know, that's why I said I might change my mind about him. I probably wouldn't have liked the blond alternative either.
I suppose i was expecting something more.....ethereal.
Where does it say she was 12? Genuine question btw.
How do you know Joseph didn't kiss her?
What, you mean like "A Christmas Carol"?
As in...
‘Wow, I don’t know, maybe….....it is a good story but as real as anything written by The Brothers Grimm....."
Whilst there is a general consensus that such a person did exist around that time, there is no contemporary documentation of his life, everything written about his life was done so after his death, in many cases a very long time after his death.
It is also worth remembering there are also texts from much older religions than Christianity which tell a remarkably similar story to this one......
http://www.ignitermedia.com/mini-movies/1905/A-Social-Network-Christmas
Oh me too! Leaves me waiting in anticipation for the next episode.
I am surprised that Lynda and Carol have never even considered, or chose to ignore, artistic licence. Every period drama employs it. Rome, a series set about 44 years before the events of The Nativity also relied on the writers imagination in order to tell the story of the rise and fall of Julius Caesar. To complain that the Nativity contains dialogue not found in the bible is a completely pointless act.
He played in BBC “Jane Eyre” as St John Rivers
he played a Clergyman I think.
I guess Carol could be (someone filled with) the holy spirit.
Are they? Please will you tell me what they are, as I am very interested in the subject.
I liked the second episode. Poor Joseph, I felt for him.
As there are 2 Nativity threads, could they not be merged?
I loved how they made Gabriel like Richard Alpert of the Middle East.
The Bible does not mention the age of Mary.
I look forward to tomorrow's episode.