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1. lithub.com › how-superman-became-a-christ-likeHow Superman Became a Christ-Like Figure in American Culture

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   Mar 6, 2023 · Superman was not envisioned as a Jesus figure by Siegel and Shuster, two Jewish teens in the 1930s. But he gradually became one. The first seeds were sowed with the development of his childhood years, largely by other writers.

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2. voyagecomics.com › 2019/07/03 › the-major-differenceThe major difference between Superman and Jesus and why it ...

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   Jul 3, 2019 · Why does it matter? Why should we care if Jesus is an inspirational, yet fictional mascot dreamed up by 1 st century Christians? Why should we debate whether or not He really was the Son of God, whether He died on the cross, rose from the dead, or ascended into Heaven?

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4. secure.cbn.com › entertainment › screenSuperman and Jesus: Superman's Origin and Parallels to Jesus

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   SUPERMAN'S PARALLELS TO JESUS. X-Men director Bryan Singer brought the Superman story back to the big screen with his movie, Superman Returns. Although the correlation to Jesus’ story could have been easily written out, comic book and television show writers have kept its strong ties to the Bible.

5. www.cbn.com › article › mental-healthSuperman and Jesus: Superman's Origin and Parallels to Jesus

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   So, why has Superman maintained worldwide prominence for more than 75 years while others have not? According to Skelton, people are intrigued by Superman simply because of his close resemblance to Christ.

6. www.christianpost.com › news › is-man-of-steelIs 'Man of Steel' Superman Really Based on Jesus?

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   Jun 14, 2013 · Many scholars, social commentators, and comic book enthusiasts have debated the parallels between the Kryptonian superhero and Jesus of Nazareth, with some noting connections between what the Bible says about Jesus and what 75 years of comics and movies have said about Superman.

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   Oct 29, 2023 · Despite their religious background, Superman was not originally intended to be a symbolic Jesus figure according to historians. However, as Superman‘s popularity grew through comic books, radio shows, and eventually films, the character gradually took on more messianic comparisons.

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   Why are Jesus and Superman compared?

   • Listed reasons included both Jesus and Superman having a "humble tradesman" as their adoptive father, superpowers, crucifix poses, and beards. As America will soon go to theatres to see "Man of Steel," the latest film adaptation of the Superman story to be release on June 14, experts weighed in on the comparisons.

   Is 'Man of Steel' Superman Really Based on Jesus?

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   Was Superman a Jesus figure?

   • Superman was not envisioned as a Jesus figure by Siegel and Shuster, two Jewish teens in the 1930s. But he gradually became one, mainly thanks to his movies, which is where most people know him from. Whatever the metaphor at play, he is, and was always meant to be, a symbol of goodwill and brotherly love.

   How Superman Became a Christ-Like Figure in American Culture

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   What are some examples of similarities between Christ and Superman?

   • "'Man of Steel' also features examples of the similarities between Christ and Superman, such as Superman being shackled prior to being interrogated just as Jesus was shackled before facing interrogation. Another example in the new film is Superman's ascent into the heavens just as Jesus ascended following his resurrection."

   Is 'Man of Steel' Superman Really Based on Jesus?

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   Is Superman a Christ metaphor?

   • Despite this, and that Siegel and Shuster never mentioned Jesus in any interview or writing, Superman is widely perceived as a Christ metaphor. The parallels would seem obvious, but in truth these were added years after Superman’s creation. Superman was not envisioned as a Jesus figure by Siegel and Shuster, two Jewish teens in the 1930s.

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   Are there parallels between Superman and Jesus?

   • Neil Cole, chief editor and publisher of the online Superman news source the "Superman Super Site," told CP that there were strong parallels between Superman and Jesus. "First of all, both the Bible and 'Action Comics No. 1' (Superman's debut) originally had Jewish writers," said Cole.

   Is 'Man of Steel' Superman Really Based on Jesus?

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   Does Superman resemble Christ?

   • With the onset of WWII the patriotic Superman quickly became an infallible American icon, and in the patriarchal, sanitized, comics-censuring 1950s he grew to resemble Christ in his saintly perfection. Though he hasn’t been that way since at least the mid-1970s, it’s a public image he still contends with.

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9. medium.com › writing-for-your-life › the-lives-ofThe Lives of Superman and Jesus as Science Fiction Parables

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   Apr 28, 2020 · Art by Photech. It’s an old comparison that has been around for years. Some say Superman is the Moses story retold. Others say Superman is nothing less than Jesus Christ in comic book form....