Christ killers: the Jews and the Passion from the Bible to the big screen

Introduction

The arrest, trial, and crucifixion of Jesus (selections from Mark 14-15)

The myth and its origins

The good news

"In your blood, live!"

"You killed your Lord"

The myth in history

Ignorance and intention

Fable and fantasy

A myth of many faces

Myth and countermyth

Vatican II

The myth and the arts

The Passion in religious art

The Passion on stage : Oberammergau

Crucifixion on the screen

Conclusion: "Judas, who betrayed Him" (Mark 3:19).