Shawshank Redemption and The Bible - Bibledex Verses

The Bible is a recurring element in many people's favourite film - The Shawshank Redemption. Here it is discussed by Simon Oliver and Pete Watts.

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Category:

Education

Tags:

• shawshank
• redemption
• bible
• Bible (writing)

[fikealox]

Excellent video, brilliant movie.

[andyct1982]

I think Christianity is engrained in cinema as many other religions are and this shows the impact of a religious influence on the world. I think some concepts are more focused upon than others, and this might be do to the passing of time and the falling out of some old ways of thinking. The result is that the influence of Christianity and other religions has in doubtingly affected human behavior and shed a deeper understanding on the human condition.

[aluisious]

@sac78008 Agreed. I'm an atheist now but it behooves one to understand their cultural heritage.

[WCarpentier]

If you want a story then use a book of stories. Simple.

[Darw1n1st]

Great video.

[wendighoul]

Great vid, although I was suprised to see no reference to what I thought was the greatest Bible-related line, "Salvation lies within". It was said early on by the warden to Andy, referring to the message contained within, and Andy later repeats it to the warden, this time referring to the hidden rock-hammer, and letting the warden know how close he had come to finding Andy out. Great film because of callbacks just like that.

[john37309]

Great analysis of how they used the bible in the film.

Thanks Brady,

John.

[sac78008]

People who want to understand Western civilization and culture have to be very familiar with the scriptures.