Jesus and Brian
Taylor, Joan E. (King's College London, UK)
Some of the foremost scholars of the historical Jesus and first-century Judea use Monty Python's "Life Of Brian" as a starting point for further reflection. The interaction with a cult film allows for illumination of the tumultuous social and political context of Jesus's life and times. Includes a preface by Terry Jones, the film's director who also played Brian's mum.