What was Jesus like as a child?
That's the question The Young Messiah endeavors to offer a speculative answer for by way of a fictionalized dramatic narrative.
Scripture offers little clarification in this area, so the movie has a lot of room to write is own arc. That said, the film's suggestion that the child Jesus had to learn for himself just who he was over time is bound to draw controversy. However, if you're willing to accept this premise as at least worthy of consideration enough for two hours (and if[…]
