And the egyptians shall know that i am god when i stretch out my hand against egypt. The prince of egypt although, the prince of egypt was a very entertaining version of the scriptures it is not a hundred percent accurate to one particular religion. Aaron serves as moses spokesman in egypt see exodus 4. It was released in theaters in october 1998 and its equivalent home video was released in 1999. The story of moses has been the basis of several hollywood movies. What was the importance of moses, the prince of egypt. I will lay my hands upon egypt and deliver hosts, my people, the israelites, from the land of egypt with great acts of judgment. This story is told imaginatively and creatively in disneys the prince of egypt. And at the risk of spoiling things, the third time was definitely not the charm. It gives a zionist view of history and contains historical inaccuracies and thats why we. This angered moses and when he thought that no one was looking, he struck down the egyptian and hid him in the sand. Gods and kings 2014 in kimts weekend yahweh throwdown.
Comparison between the book of exodus and the movie prince. Yea, i just rewatched the prince of egypt and wow it is a great movie. For instance, early in prince the ideas of humanism and theism are pitted against each other. This dramatic story in found in the book of exodus found in the bible, also interpreted into a movie, the prince of egypt. Comparison between the book of exodus and the movie prince of. Open up to the prince of egypt the times of israel. As far as judaism is concerned, the legendary figure of moses was the person who lead the israelites out of slavery in egypt, talked to god and was given the ten commandment. Skylar henderson february 24, 20 old testament exodus vs. Rameses father and moses stepfather, pharaoh seti, is considered an egyptian god, who moses soon. The dreamworks presentation the prince of egypt opened at theaters on december 18, 1998. The prince of egypt is a 1998 american animated musical drama film produced by dreamworks animation and released by dreamworks pictures. True to the exodusinspired origins of this tale of moses, dreamworks pictures the prince of egypt is no walk in the park.
Exodus vs the prince of egypt by catheryn zinski on prezi. The film prince of egypt is unreliable when compared to the biblical account of the exodus. Stay connected to your students with prezi video, now in microsoft teams. Montage the plagues of egypt exodus vs the prince of. Although, the prince of egypt was a very entertaining version of the scriptures it is not a hundred percent accurate to one particular religion.
This study is aimed primarily at third grade through sixth grade. Gods and kings is a shoddy imitation of prince of egypt. The prince of egypt study guide and discussion questions. The prince of egypt and book of exodus with images prince. I just watched the movie the prince of egypt 1998, and had a bunch of questions about moses did moses know he was an israelite before he killed the egyptian. The differences between prince of egypt and exodus. It is the first dreamworks feature to be traditionally animated. The film is rated pg, since it deals with heavy themes like slavery and the death of the firstborn. Apr 27, 2015 what you need to know about the exodus, the ten plagues, and the gods of egypt duration. Connections article by edward rothstein contrasts the moses of the bible with the hero of the animated film the prince of egypt, which. Even if youre hindi, muslim or wiccan, you probably know tale unless youve literally had no exposure to western culture.
But in general, the story and the characters hold true to their representation in the book of exodus. This scene is shortened compared to the actual scene in. Egyptian prince moses learns of his identity as a hebrew and his destiny to become the chosen deliverer of his people. The prince of egypt is created by stephen spielbergs studio dreamworks skg.
The prince of egypt and book of exodus by history gal tpt. The creators understood how important this story is to millions of people all over the world, and. Pocahontas email 0 tweet 0 like 0 share 0 facebook 0 pin 0 linkedin 0 shares 0 why disney couldnt retell the story of pocahontas with as much respect for history as dreamworks did with moses is completely beyond me. And when pharaoh drew nigh, the children of israel lifted. Biblical tradition says that moses was chosen by god to lead the israelites in the exodus from egypt. I make a small commission from some of the links on this site. Its not the only time prince of egypt sanitises the biblical story.
There are also many literary tools used such as foreshadowing and symbolism to enhance the exodus theme. Along with the movie, we have and love the book through heavens eyes, which tells the story of moses through the song lyrics in the movie. Although not 100% biblically accurate, the prince of egypt can serve as a springboard for discussion about moses, the exodus, and the passover. The film the prince of egypt is an animated portrayal of the biblical exodus story that is complete with some great animation, good music, and quality writing. Comparison between the book of exodus and the movie prince of egypt moses, a man known for freeing the hebrews from the bondage of slavery in egypt. In pursuit of moses, from exodus to prince of egypt. Hi guys sorry if this is in the wrong section, but i have a quick bible related question.
Learn about passover and the exodus through the movie the prince of egypt, with this unit study and discussion questions. Is the film the prince of egypt historically accurate. Demille worked hard to create an accurate representation of the exodus, from costumes to dialogue, and even filmed it on location in egypt, mount sinai and the sinai peninsula. The film is an adaptation of the book of exodus and follows the life of moses from being a prince of egypt.
Prince of egypt prince of egypt starts movie speaking arabic spoken language of ancient egypt prince of egypt more accurate on the portrayal of race in the movie definition of white washing also called racebending when the race or ethnicity of a. The bible does not even say which pharaoh was reigning at the time the exodus took place. Jan 04, 2015 t his week, bigbudget hollywood epic exodus. Comparing the movie prince of egypt to the book of exodus.
While the movie is quite engaging and effective, it takes liberties with the story as it. Use this to study the story of moses as recorded in the bible. Generally, the whole moses is a prince thing is nonbiblical. Despite the reference to the egyptians learning a lesson. From the starstudded cast to the epic cinematic presentation, the animated film tells the exodus story entertainingly and in a way kids will. The exodus story is the most interesting and exciting biblical story. Prince of egypt compare and contrast the oppression of the hebrews in egypt exodus 1 deliver us 4. In the bible, after god commissions moses to free the israelites from slavery, moses is accompanied to egypt by his brother aaron, not by his wife zipporah. Comparing the movie prince of egypt to the book of exodus the prince of egypt is one of the most captivating and entertaining movies that is thought to cover specific parts of the holy bible in the book of exodus. And it came to pass in those days, when moses was grown, that he went out unto his brethren, and looked on their burdens. The movie, the prince of egypt, is based on a relationship between moses and ramses.
The prince of egypt and book of exodus with images. Moses, moses mother, and pharaohs daughter keylocations. The 1998 dreamworks retelling of the testimony of the exodus remodels the story of moses. It gives a zionist view of history and contains historical inaccuracies and thats why we have decided to ban. Indeed this movie is majorly about the bible story on the screen. The 1998 dreamworks movie about the story of the jewish peoples exodus from egypt is arguably one of the best animated movies out there. Traditional sources vary on how old she was compared to moses. In this animated retelling of the book of exodus, egyptian prince. The differences between prince of egypt and exodus answers. The prince of egypt is a religious story made from the account of exodus in the bible. The prince of egypt 1998 parting the red sea scene 910.
The prince of egypts trailer actually tells the story of exodusfrom the basket in the water, to life as. From the ten commandments to the prince of egypt yeshiva. For years the christian community has been waiting for hollywood to come out with a film by either actors or animation that would have an accurate portrayal of the bible. Last week we completed the book of genesis which ended with the children of israel in egypt in the land of goshen.
This lesson facilitates a comparison of the 1998 animated movie, the prince of egypt, and the movies source the accounts of exodus. If one is looking for a wellwritten story that blends some elements of the biblical account into a. The real problem with this new film is apparent from the trailer. He is not recorded in scripture as having any rank in egypt nor would he have had any as the adopted son of one of pharaohs daughters. May 14, 2018 demille worked hard to create an accurate representation of the exodus, from costumes to dialogue, and even filmed it on location in egypt, mount sinai and the sinai peninsula. Exodus in the bible and the egyptian plagues biblical. The story is found in the book of exodus and details the life of the prophet moses. Even if youre hindi, muslim or wiccan, you probably know tale unless youve literally had no exposure to. It does this by bringing along the major theme of audience relation and appeal, those of which differ from the bibles theme of god is mighty and can do all things. Applying the prince of egypt to your everyday life. The film is an adaptation of the book of exodus and follows the life of moses from being a prince of egypt to his ultimate destiny to lead the children of israel out of egypt.
The lesson ties in nicely with a lesson on the israelites for a world history class, ancient civilizations class, or an old testament class. The film is an adaptation of the book of exodus and follows the life of moses from being a prince of egypt to his ultimate destiny to lead the. The prince of egypt the real story from the exodus. With val kilmer, ralph fiennes, michelle pfeiffer, sandra bullock. Moses in egypt is intended to cover the life of moses from his birth, through his youth as a prince of egypt, his running away, and his years in the wilderness, to his return to egypt, his call for pharaoh to let israel go, and the exodus. Exodus vs prince of egypt by helynea spotts on prezi.