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Biblical Themes In Wonder Woman

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Biblical Themes Found in the Wonder Woman Film (2017) The Wonder Woman film, produced in 2017 and directed by Patty Jenkins; tells the story of a heroine who fights to save mankind from the grips of an evil god, who threatens to destroy mankind and strip them of any freedom they currently posess. Throughout the film, there are several underlying messages and themes that can also be found in the King James Version of the bible. While the films storyline is based on a mythological Greek story, there are many themes presented that are very similar to biblical themes, as well as themes that are contrary and vastily different than those found in the biblical accounts. Although there are many biblically influenced innuendos in the storyline of Wonder Woman, it is important to note that the original …show more content…

In the Wonder Woman film, there is said to be a plurality of gods. Diana is just one of many, created by Zeus. She is also capable of being destroyed, is not said to be eternal, and is not able to create life. The God of the bible is presented as the only God, who created all things in existence (Isaiah 45:5, John 1:3). Unlike Diana, this God is said to be omniscient (all knowing) and omnipresent (a state of being in all places at once). He is also said to be eternal, without an end (Isaiah 46:9-10, Hebrews 4:13, 1 Timothy 1:17, Psalm 90:2). There was also a great temptation that was faced and resisted before the triumphant victories. However, the victories were brought about in different ways. Diana saved mankind by destroying the god, Ares. However, her saving didn't provide eternal life for anyone. According to the bible, Jesus Christ saved mankind by giving his own life as a ransom, paying the price for the sins of mankind and giving an opportunity for eternal life towards those who believe (1 Timothy 2:5-6, Romans 6:23, John

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