Joanna, Salome, & the Court of King Herod Antipas in The Chosen (Adapting Biblical Characters)
Below, I’ll explore how The Chosen adapts the biblical material about Joanna and the sleazy court of King Herod Antipas that surrounds her.
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The Bible Artist
I believe the Arts can give us fresh eyes to see the significance of the Bible and the beauty of the Gospel.
I also believe the Bible can provide the arts with complex characters and stories with profound insight into the human condition.
Join me as I explore biblical adaptations like The Chosen and seek to cultivate greater appreciation for creativity, the arts, and adaptation within the Christian community.
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Kevin Keating
- May 11
- 8 min
Introducing The Bible-Verse Project
Have you ever said to yourself, “I wish the creators of The Chosen would adapt THAT biblical story?” Me too. That’s why I recently gathered
Kevin Keating
- Apr 16
- 8 min
The Chosen Season 4 Episode 6 Bible Study & Discussion Guide (Exploring The Chosen with Small Groups & Youth)
In Episode 6 of The Chosen Season 4 Jesus gives the Good Shepherd sermons (John 10), which contain some of the most quoted verses in Scriptu
Kevin Keating
- Mar 16
- 9 min
The Chosen Season 4 Episode 4 Bible Study & Discussion Guide (Exploring The Chosen with Small Groups & Youth)
Episode 4 of The Chosen Season 4 contains two important biblical scenes: the healing of the centurion’s son (Matthew 8:5-13) and Jesus’ teac
Kevin Keating
- Mar 2
- 18 min
The Chosen Season 4 Episode 8: Recap, Review, & Analysis
Episode 8 of The Chosen Season 4 is the most satisfying conclusion to a season of The Chosen thus far. It draws together the storylines and
Kevin Keating
- Mar 2
- 19 min
The Chosen Season 4 Episode 7: Recap, Review, & Analysis
Episode 7 of The Chosen Season 4 finally gives us the moment we’ve been waiting for: Jesus raising Lazarus up from the dead (John 11).
Kevin Keating
- Feb 27
- 9 min
The Chosen Season 4 Episode 3: Bible Study & Discussion Guide (Exploring The Chosen with Small Groups & Youth)
For thousands of years, Jews and Christians have pondered why God allows faithful believers to suffer, even though he has the power to heal.
Kevin Keating
- Feb 16
- 13 min
The Chosen Season 4 Episode 4: Recap, Review, & Analysis
Episode 4 of The Chosen Season 4 finally brings Gaius’ storyline to its long-awaited climax, with the story of the healing of the centurion’
Kevin Keating
- Feb 14
- 9 min
The Chosen Season 4 Episode 2 Bible Study & Discussion Guide (Exploring The Chosen with Small Groups & Youth)
How should Christian communities deal with conflict and past grievances? This is one of the central questions driving Episode 2 of The Chos
Kevin Keating
- Feb 8
- 11 min
The Chosen Season 4 Episode 1 Bible Study & Discussion Guide (Exploring The Chosen with Small Groups and Youth)
Episode 1 of The Chosen Season 4 is a poignant exploration of the life and death of John the Baptist. The Bible Study and discussion questio
Kevin Keating
- Feb 4
- 15 min
The Chosen Season 4 Episode 3: Recap, Review, & Analysis
It’s not often that you come across a twist in a show adapting a 2000-year-old story, but Episode 3 of The Chosen Season 4 proves to be an e
Kevin Keating
- Feb 3
- 13 min
The Chosen Season 4 Episode 2: Recap, Review, & Analysis
Episode 2 of The Chosen Season 4 centers around the elevation of two characters: Shmuel’s elevation to the Sanhedrin on account of his effor
Kevin Keating
- Feb 2
- 11 min
The Chosen Season 4 Episode 1: Recap, Review, & Analysis
The Chosen Season 4 is going to be a season full of sorrow and joy and more sorrow, and that tone is immediately set by Episode 1. If you’ve
Kevin Keating
- Jan 21
- 12 min
Lazarus, Martha, and Mary of Bethany in The Chosen (Adapting Biblical Characters)
In today's post, we'll see how The Chosen uses Lazarus and his sisters, Mary and Martha, to explore this interesting question. We'll also
Kevin Keating
- Jan 9
- 4 min
Deliver Us! (The Chosen Season 4 Promo)
A new promo for The Chosen Season 4 was released on Monday January 9 during the College Football National Championship. The Season 4 Promo o
Kevin Keating
- Dec 28, 2023
- 6 min
The Chosen Leads the Way: The Top 5 Bible Adaptation Stories of 2023
2023 was the biggest year for biblical adaptation in recent history. Even as mainstream movies and streaming services struggled, The Chosen
Kevin Keating
- Dec 12, 2023
- 11 min
Should I Let My Kids Watch The Chosen? (Mailbag Q&R #1)
Children - especially young children - may not be ready to engage with The Chosen for several reasons, including the issue that you raised.
Kevin Keating
- Dec 7, 2023
- 8 min
Christmas with The Chosen: 5 Advent-Themed Episodes to Watch with Your Family and Church
Christmas with The Chosen: Holy Night will be released in theaters on December 12. The new Christmas special will bring together two older
Kevin Keating
- Nov 6, 2023
- 14 min
The Chosen Cinematic Universe: Challenges & Opportunities to Grow the Franchise
Earlier this year, rumors that The Chosen would expand into a larger franchise began to swirl after a new "President of Production" was hire
Kevin Keating
- Oct 17, 2023
- 10 min
The Chosen Season 4 Teaser Trailer
A Teaser Trailer for The Chosen Season 4 was released this weekend, in conjunction with Chosen Con. We now know that all of The Chosen Seaso
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