http://www.jango.com/music/Ace+of+Base?l=0 (top right hit play button)
The song The Sign by Ace of Base is an example of Albert Nolan's new time brought about by Jesus. "I saw the sign and it opened up my eyes" is referring to Jesus and how he opened the eyes of the Jews by talking about the Kingdom of Heaven. Jesus spoke of God's word and how they if they believed in him they would be saved. Plato's Allegory of the Cave is similar to this because everyone in the cave is blind, which relates to the Jews during time of Jesus. Eventually, one of the non believers finds a way out and sees the reality of the world. This correlates to the lyrics of the song when it says, "to get to the light where you belong". After seeing the sign, the now believer goes back to tell the others who discards what he says. This emphasizes how those who make the choice to believe in Jesus and his teachings will be saved. They have to experience Christ in their own life and acknowledge what has been there all along.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uvep7FzeVa4&feature=related
This movie clip from the Passion of the Christ is an example of a modern interpretation of the trial of Jesus. Both the movie and Nolan state the accusers charge Jesus for claiming he is the Messiah and have the high priests of the Jewish religion turning Jesus in for Pontius Pilate, the Roman Governor of Palestine, to judge. When Pilate questions Jesus about him being the king of the Jews, Jesus does not answer the question and simply inquires about why Pilate asks the question. Jesus does not admit to being the king of the Jews, it is a title he hinted at with him leading them to the Kingdom of Heaven but he professes it to not be on Earth. Jesus stays quiet while he is being questioned, allowing the others to determine their path in life, to either lie about him and continue to accuse him or to believe and come into the Kingdom of Heaven. I think the movie does an acceptable portrayal of the betrayal, trial, death, and ressurection of Jesus Christ.
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