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Dominican Rep. The Gospel According to Matthew
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Drama
Along a rocky, barren coastline, Jesus begins teaching, primarily using parables. He attracts disciples; he's stern, brusque, and demanding. He comes to bring a sword, not peace, he says. He's in a hurry, moving from place to place near the Sea of Galilee, sometimes attracting a multitude, sometimes being driven away. His parables often take on the powers that be, so he and his teachings come to the attention of the Pharisees, the chief ... [+]
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"Tells the life of Christ as if a documentarian on a low budget had been following him from birth." |
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