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Published in 1974 by Collins, Roger Dixon's 'Christ on Trial' is a strange and intensely exciting book which tells the story of the making of a very original television film and of the people who took part in the production. The producer Lee Harrison's plan was to put 'the life and teaching of Jesus Christ 'on trial before a hundred million witnesses,' his theme being that 'if Christ was the Son of God, then what he said must be right for us here and now...I want him, and those who knew him...to present their evidence in the environment of a modern criminal court which, imperfect though it may be, is the finest instrument for weighing truth we have been able to forge in two thousand years
A television producer attempts to reconcile ancient theology with modern jurisprudence by staging a high-stakes trial of Jesus Christ before a global audience. Producer Lee Harrison orchestrates a production that forces historical figures and contemporary witnesses to testify within the rigid structure of a criminal courtroom. The narrative examines the friction between spiritual dogma and the cold, analytical processes of legal truth-seeking. As the production unfolds, the characters must navigate the ethical dilemmas inherent in subjecting faith to the scrutiny of modern media and judicial standards.
The premise suggests a narrative that prioritizes intellectual debate over traditional character arcs, positioning the courtroom as a stage for existential inquiry. The work likely emphasizes the tension between the subjective nature of faith and the objective requirements of legal evidence. Readers may find the focus on the mechanics of television production provides a unique lens through which to view the central theological conflict. The narrative structure appears designed to challenge the reader to act as a juror in the producer's ambitious experiment.
Page Count:
256
Publication Date:
1974-01-01
Publisher:
Collins
ISBN-10:
0002211432
ISBN-13:
9780002211437
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