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[jesussaves]

I just recently rented a movie called Joshua. I had seen it on the Christian movie web site so I figured it would be worth seeing.

It started out as a really good family flim.

At the end, Joshua, who was supposed to be Christ here in todays times, (Joshua means Jesus) was kneeling at the Pope's feet as he sat on the throne instead of the other way around.

(This wasn't a foot washing kneel either).

The Lord is a jealous God. He desires to be Lord of our lives. He shares His glory with no one.

When the Lord returns He will be high and lifted up. On His thigh will be written, King of Kings and Lord of Lords! Mighty is our God! Worthy of all glory and honor and praise.

Jesus Saves

[Can Do (Phil 4:13)]

Thankyou. I was planning on buying this movie, but am glad for the heads up.

Faithie

[ann2]

I have read all the Joshua books and like them a lot.You do know that they were written by a retired RCC priest dont you? Hense joshua kneeling at pope s feet.

[Liss]

thankyou for that peice of valuable info.

just so i know, what production company was it by???

or who starred in it???

[Liss]

I have read all the Joshua books and like them a lot.You do know that they were written by a retired RCC priest dont you? Hense joshua kneeling at pope s feet.

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really! i didn't realise

[Keith]

The books were, as usual, much better than the movie. The movie was great though. Don't hesitate to rent/buy it! I was fortunate enough to get to meet the author, Joseph Girzone, when he came to town to do a book signing during the release of one of the books.

The first book, Joshua, is the most amazing one. Don't let the fact that he's a retired RCC disuade you from reading the book or watching/buying the movie. In the book, to my recollection, he doesn't kneel at the Pope's feet. In the movie he didn't really either. The Pope was sitting in a chair and Joshua knelt down by the Pope. It comes from the Catholic standpoint that Paul was given the keys to the church and those keys have been handed down to the Popes.

The books are NOT written from just the Catholic viewpoint though and are not blatantly Catholic. The books involve other denominations and are treated respectfully. I highly, highly recommend this book!!!!!!!! Here is a synopsis of the movie...

Joshua (2002)

     

In this gentle fable about the Second Coming, a carpenter named Joshua (Tony Goldwyn) brings joy and light to every person he meets when he arrives in a small town. From troubled teens to a smitten TV anchorwoman to a frustrated wife in a stale marriage, Joshua helps them all. F. Murray Abraham, Colleen Camp and Giancarlo Giannini (as the Pope) co-star in this life-affirming movie.

Starring: Tony Goldwyn, F. Murray Abraham, More

Director: Jon Purdy

General audiences. All ages admitted.

[Iryssa]

I just recently rented a movie called Joshua.

[Guest iamsoblessed]

im not interested at all..its ridiculous

[Keith]

im not interested at all..its ridiculous

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How is it ridiculous? Please explain.

I think people are viewing this book the wrong way. The book is not about one denomination or another. "Joshua" is about the message of Jesus, living by His example and treating one another with love. Period. If it were a book about Catholocism or the Pope or anything like that, I wouldn't have read it.

The book is well worth reading. I was hooked into this book by page three! Whoever has considered reading the book but decided not to based on the posts in this thread, is sorely missing out on a great read.

It's not a "religious" book. It's about living the example that Jesus set for us. I've recommended this book dozens of times and have never had anyone come back to me and say that it was ridiculous or a bad book. Everyone who read it came back to me to thank me for recommending it. They ended up recommending it to others.

[Imamom]

The Joshua books are awesome reads and do not place any denomination over another. The book "Joshua" was read by the youth in our church as a lesson and they also thouroughly enjoyed it. It's very warm, touching and thought provoking also well written and captivating. Now that this topic has come up I do believe I will read it again.