Biblical
Productions is a leading film production services
company in Israel. We work with leading archeologists,
always looking for the most up to date research
and interesting topics for filming in Israel.
Professor Shimon Gibson is one of our favorite
archeologists. His vast knowledge and professionalism
in front of the camera make him an ideal subject
to interview for films.
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Biblical
Productions - The Final Days of Jesus |
Professor Shimon Gibson is a British-born archaeologist
working in Jerusalem, where he is currently Senior
Associate Fellow at the W. F. Albright Institute of
Archaeological Research. He also has an additional
role as Professor of Archaeology at the University
of North Carolina at Charlotte.
We at Biblical Productions are happy to announce
the publication of Shimon Gibson’s new book,
‘The Final Days of Jesus: The Archeological
Evidence’. Below is a short introduction to
his book which we are sure will whet your appetite.
A Biblical Book with a Difference
Numerous books and articles have been written, as
well as films produced in Israel, on the life and
times of Jesus. Now, however, Shimon Gibson has produced
a landmark volume which for the first time relies
on first-hand archaeological information as the primary
source evidence. It offers a new account of Jesus’
Final Days in Jerusalem in 30 CE, based on a wide
array of exciting archaeological discoveries many
of which are unpublished or little known. Says Shimon,
“I think that archaeology has a major role to
play in how the Gospels should be read and understood.”
Profession Gibson uses archeological evidence to identify
the precise location of biblical events; the mix of
his archaeological knowledge, biblical and historical
knowledge provides a unique glimpse into biblical
times. Shimon explains, “I show that the city
authorities objected to the character of Jesus’
sign-and-wonders and healing activities that were
conducted in the Siloam and Bethesda Pools. They were
unable to control his activities at these locations.
The Roman authorities were simply afraid of the size
of the crowds that gathered around him. This sealed
his fate. I have identified the flight of steps at
the Bethesda Pool where Jesus is said to have conducted
his healing. The traditional route taken by Jesus
from the Governor’s House to the place of the
crucifixion – the Via Dolorosa – is shown
to be wrong and an invention from the time of the
Crusaders. The book reveals for the first time the
exact place where the trial of Jesus took place, close
to Pontius Pilate’s Praetorium. It was revealed
in archaeological excavations in the 1970s, but the
results have been overlooked by scholars.”
“The historical Jesus that emerges in this book
is a man from an accomplished and well-off rural background,
trained in matters of ritual purification by John
the Baptist, a believer in alternative healing methods,
whose speeches and teaching made in the tinder-box
atmosphere of a Passover festivity in Jerusalem scared
the Jewish and Roman authorities to such a degree
that they decided to take the major step in having
him put to death.”
“In looking at the critical week preceding Jesus’
death by crucifixion, I put forward a vivid picture
of first-century Jerusalem , its monuments, streets
and houses, and, of course, the Jewish Temple which
was the jewel in the crown of the city.“
The book uses archeological findings to verify or
determine the exact location of historical events.
Filming at these locations in Israel would really
bring the book to life. Biblical and historic sites
in Israel make an ideal backdrop for documentaries,
films and travelogues. At Biblical Productions we
have worked with Shimon Gibson many times and appreciate
his vast knowledge and natural presenting skills.
He is adds great value to any documentary or production
film in Israel.
For more about "The Final Days of Jesus",
see:
http://www.harpercollins.com/authors/33428/Shimon_Gibson/index.aspx
For more information on Biblical Productions or Sharon
Schaveet, Producer and expert in production services
in Israel see: www.biblicalproductions.com
‘Biblical Productions: The number once choice
for productions services in Israel.’
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