3 Ways ‘The Carpenter’s Son’ Strays into Heresy

The Bible doesn’t include much information about the childhood of Jesus.We know He was born in Bethlehem.We know His parents fled to Egypt to protect Him from Herod’s murderous decree.We then read of a story of Jesus at age 12, when He remained in the temple, astonishing the teachers with His understanding.Despite our curiosity, though, the Bible contains little else to satisfy it.A new film, though, tries to fill in the blanks – with a horror-filled twist.The Carpenter’s Son (rated R) suggests that Mary, Joseph, and a teenage Jesus fled to an Egyptian village where they faced resistance from skeptical villagers who believed the teen boy is demonic. To add dramatic tension, the peaceful family we encounter in Scripture is instead portrayed as fractured and full of strife. Nicolas Cage portrays Joseph.The Carpenter’s Son – sadly – continually strays into heresy. Here are three reasons why:Photo Credit: ©Magnolia Pictures