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Scenes left out of The Chosen
Posted on 4/20/25 at 9:07 pm
Posted on 4/20/25 at 9:07 pm
What are some of the biggest omissions in your opinion?
I understand that the show is mainly about the disciples; but I think there are a couple that deserve mention.
The temptation of Christ is one. I can understand why that was left out as no disciples were there. However, it’s an incredibly famous and important story from the gospels.
The other one, which is a bigger omission in my opinion is the transfiguration. Peter, James, and John were present for it. And it is by far one of the most important pieces of the gospels. I don’t see why Jenkins left that out of the series.
Any others you can think of? I haven’t seen the new season yet so I am unsure what was left out.
I understand that the show is mainly about the disciples; but I think there are a couple that deserve mention.
The temptation of Christ is one. I can understand why that was left out as no disciples were there. However, it’s an incredibly famous and important story from the gospels.
The other one, which is a bigger omission in my opinion is the transfiguration. Peter, James, and John were present for it. And it is by far one of the most important pieces of the gospels. I don’t see why Jenkins left that out of the series.
Any others you can think of? I haven’t seen the new season yet so I am unsure what was left out.
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Posted on 4/20/25 at 10:10 pm to grizzlylongcut
I hate to derail first response, but I’ve wanted to start this show for awhile. Is it really good? I’ve heard great things, the House of David was great imo, makes me wanna start this one, I know I’m behind but that gives me more to binge
Posted on 4/20/25 at 10:20 pm to Frac the world
I think it’s one of the best acted and best produced Biblically based shows/movies ever.
It doesn’t follow the gospels word for word but goes into a more day to day narrative of their lives. That is not me saying that it isn’t Biblically accurate, because it is when it comes to His miracles, teachings, etc. The guy who plays Jesus, Jonathan Roumie, does a really REALLY good job.
I will say, there are some things that I’m not sure are completely accurate. Like the Thomas storyline, but I believe that the show runner was very meticulous in his research and used scholars to make sure that he was/is telling the true story. So I may be a bit incorrect there, unsure.
It doesn’t follow the gospels word for word but goes into a more day to day narrative of their lives. That is not me saying that it isn’t Biblically accurate, because it is when it comes to His miracles, teachings, etc. The guy who plays Jesus, Jonathan Roumie, does a really REALLY good job.
I will say, there are some things that I’m not sure are completely accurate. Like the Thomas storyline, but I believe that the show runner was very meticulous in his research and used scholars to make sure that he was/is telling the true story. So I may be a bit incorrect there, unsure.
Posted on 4/20/25 at 10:46 pm to grizzlylongcut
I'm pretty conservative and dismissive of Hollywood biblical epics, but the Chosen is the best of the lot.
You have some background and filler that isn't documented in the Bible, but none of it conflicts or alters the biblical narrative.
Overall, I love the show. The temptation of Christ wasn't needed. This show is about shining the light on Christ, not the enemy. For that reason alone, I'm OK with it.
You have some background and filler that isn't documented in the Bible, but none of it conflicts or alters the biblical narrative.
Overall, I love the show. The temptation of Christ wasn't needed. This show is about shining the light on Christ, not the enemy. For that reason alone, I'm OK with it.
Posted on 4/20/25 at 10:48 pm to DiamondDog
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I'm pretty conservative and dismissive of Hollywood biblical epics, but the Chosen is the best of the lot. You have some background and filler that isn't documented in the Bible, but none of it conflicts or alters the biblical narrative.
I agree
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Overall, I love the show.
Again, I agree.
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The temptation of Christ wasn't needed. This show is about shining the light on Christ, not the enemy. For that reason alone, I'm OK with it.
Yeah I get that reason. But I think it could have been in there nonetheless. It shows that He lived a perfect life, overcame all temptation, etc.
This post was edited on 4/20/25 at 10:50 pm
Posted on 4/21/25 at 7:27 am to grizzlylongcut
The Book is better
Posted on 4/21/25 at 8:18 am to Frac the world
I really liked the House of David. It is definitely more action/adventure driven than the Chosen, but one can like both. They are different slices of scripture...David being OT and the Chosen being NT. I think the Chosen is a stronger show with better acting and follows the biblical narrative better. There are more pieces of scripture and history to draw on for the Chosen and David has more 'artistic license.'
We just watched season 5 in the theater the past two weeks and aside from a few things, it continues to be good. These were 3+ hours long and I might have a different opinion if I hadn't sat so long for the episodes. I felt like the last episode with Jesus praying in the garden went on longer than it should, but all in all it was great.
Season 1 starts out a bit shaky because they were obviously feeling out how they wanted it to go, but after the first half of season 1, it becomes really good.
We just watched season 5 in the theater the past two weeks and aside from a few things, it continues to be good. These were 3+ hours long and I might have a different opinion if I hadn't sat so long for the episodes. I felt like the last episode with Jesus praying in the garden went on longer than it should, but all in all it was great.
Season 1 starts out a bit shaky because they were obviously feeling out how they wanted it to go, but after the first half of season 1, it becomes really good.
Posted on 4/21/25 at 8:24 am to theunknownknight
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The Book is better
The Bible is a lot of things to a lot of people, but it can never be accused of being well-written.
Posted on 4/21/25 at 8:31 am to sorantable
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The Bible is a lot of things to a lot of people, but it can never be accused of being well-written.
Huh…many scholars tend to disagree. You do realize it was written in a different language, so the poetry of it doesn’t translate to English.
Posted on 4/21/25 at 8:35 am to cssamerican
It’s the narrative in most cases, not the language.
Posted on 4/21/25 at 9:01 am to rphtx
The scene at the end of season 2 ep 1 where the beginning of John’s Gospel is being read alongside Jesus reading the beginning of Genesis at that really old synagogue makes me cry so hard.
That whole episode is really beautifully done, in my opinion.
I don’t cry during movies or shows hardly ever. Something about this show causes me to lose it at least a couple times a season haha
That whole episode is really beautifully done, in my opinion.
I don’t cry during movies or shows hardly ever. Something about this show causes me to lose it at least a couple times a season haha
Posted on 4/21/25 at 9:11 am to grizzlylongcut
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The temptation of Christ is one. I can understand why that was left out as no disciples were there. However, it’s an incredibly famous and important story from the gospels.
The other one, which is a bigger omission in my opinion is the transfiguration. Peter, James, and John were present for it. And it is by far one of the most important pieces of the gospels. I don’t see why Jenkins left that out of the series.
The series isn't over. It's entirely possible that he doesn't leave either out. It still has THREE SEASONS left, which is kinda crazy to me. My wife and I went to see the current season, five, in theaters. It's going crazy slow as the end of the first 2 hours is literally just a day or so. He's supposed to stretch it out where 5 is The Last Supper, 6 is the crucifixion, and 7 is the resurrection. Seasons...not movies...
Posted on 4/21/25 at 10:10 am to grizzlylongcut
I just started Season 4 and have enjoyed it up to this point. As someone pointed out above, the story line of Thomas and his betrothed getting murdered is completely unnecessary. And of course, the very Catholic teaching of Peter being the rock and not his statement of faith is also problematic. (I realize I'm probably in the minority on this website)
But The Chosen is light years better than House of David in it's at least trying to keeping it close to Scripture. The House of David feels like the writers are more influenced by LOTR and ASOFAI than Scripture.
But The Chosen is light years better than House of David in it's at least trying to keeping it close to Scripture. The House of David feels like the writers are more influenced by LOTR and ASOFAI than Scripture.
Posted on 4/21/25 at 10:29 am to LittleJerrySeinfield
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And of course, the very Catholic teaching of Peter being the rock and not his statement of faith is also problematic. (I realize I'm probably in the minority on this website)
Agreed
Posted on 4/21/25 at 11:14 am to LittleJerrySeinfield
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As someone pointed out above, the story line of Thomas and his betrothed getting murdered is completely unnecessary.
It makes perfect sense when you remember that in the New Testament, Thomas was the only one who refused to believe Jesus was really raised from the dead. Obviously, the show is coming up with its own way to fill in the blanks, but I definitely wouldn’t call it unnecessary.
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Peter being the rock and not his statement of faith is also problematic.
I disagree, but that’s ok. I thought that scene was very biblically accurate.
Posted on 4/21/25 at 12:05 pm to sorantable
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It’s the narrative in most cases, not the language.
Well one thing is obvious from your posts. You can’t read Hebrew.
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