In modern day movies, books, and other facets of popular culture, Jesus has become a controversial figure. Tackling such varied depictions of Jesus as those found in Mel Gibson's The Passion of the Christ, Dan Brown's The Da Vinci Code, the writings of the Jesus Seminar, and Elaine Pagels's Beyond Belief, the Pates call readers back to the historic Christ of the church. They examine archeological finds, such as the Shroud of Turin and the James ossuary, and cover major sources of debate that have plagued the Christian world for centuries: Did Jesus really rise from the dead? And, Is Jesus really the only way to God? Crucified in the Media presents a comprehensive integration of the most common discussions in the media about Jesus as he is found today. Perfect for culture watchers, pastors, ministry leaders, and everyone interested in the many and varied ways in which we depict Christ.