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Dramatic portrayals of Jesus

Alright kiddo, you know how some people make movies and TV shows about superheroes like Spiderman or Superman? Well, some people also make movies and TV shows about Jesus, who was a very special person in the Christian religion.

In these portrayals, actors dress up and pretend to be Jesus so that they can tell stories about his life and teachings. Usually, they show him doing things like healing sick people and helping others, and they also show him getting into trouble with the leaders of his time.

Sometimes, these portrayals can be very dramatic and emotional. They might show Jesus being hurt or even killed, but they also show how his followers believed that he came back to life again after three days.

Overall, these dramatic portrayals of Jesus help people to understand more about his teachings and his life, and they can inspire people to be kind and helpful to others just like Jesus was.