Christian Bale stars in a scene from the movie Batman Begins, a tale which bears some striking similarities to the narrative of Christ’s sacrificial love. Photo: CNS/ Warner Brothers. A new book highlights the surprising ways Jesus shapes our most popular films and books, writes Ruadhán Jones It may seem unlikely, but Jesus and the comic book character Batman do have something in common, and something quite integral too. In order to save the world, both must make sacrifices to overcome ‘the monster’. The…
