More on the Mel Gibson Film: A Response to Roman Priest Patrick McCafferty
Rev. Angus Stewart critiques Mel Gibson's "The Passion of the Christ" for depicting mariolatry and presenting Mary as a co-redemptrix alongside Christ, arguing this contradicts biblical teaching on Mary's blessedness and Christ's sole mediatorial work. Stewart defends Reformed theology against Roman Catholic theological claims embedded in the film by examining the biblical evidence and proper doctrine concerning Mary's role.
Rev. Angus Stewart (1) The virgin Mary. Contrary to the claims of Mr. McCafferty, my letter did not object that Mary features “prominently” in Mel Gibson’s film, “The Passion of The Christ.” It is true that Pilate, Herod, Annas, Caiaphas, Barabbas, the penitent thief, Judas, Peter, John, Joseph of Arimathaea and Nicodemus are all given more space in the biblical record of the last 12 hours of Christ’s life than Mary (only 3 verses: John 19:25-27), but this is not the key issue regarding Mary....