A surprisingly applicable and thought-provoking analogy, I thought. This film was also one of my favorites growing up in the 90s. Also, I'm reminded of Matthew 18:3 "...Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven." The entire premise of the film is Peter learning to "become as a little child" again. -The storybook that chronicled Peter Pan is like the Holy Bible -The Lost Boys supported Peter just as Jesus' disciples supported him, and the communal life of the Lost Boys mirrors the early Christian communities described in the Bible. -Tinkerbell is like John the Baptist, who heralds Pan's arrival before the Lost Boys come to accept him. -Peter's Shadow as the Soul's Journey: In the film, Peter's struggle to reattach his shadow can be likened to the soul's quest for wholeness and reconciliation with one's true self in the eyes of God. -The Banquet Scene as the Eucharist/Last Supper: The imaginative banquet scene, where Peter learns to see beyond the physical and embrace the feast before him with the eyes of faith, echoes the Last Supper (Matthew 26:26-29). -Rufio is like the Jealous Sanhedrin that rejected Christ. -Peter's ability to fly could symbolize Miracles; the flight's necessary "happy thoughts" symbolizing Faith, and the "pixie dust" is like the Holy Spirit, both necessary for miracles. -Neverland very much reminds me of Heaven. -Peter Pan's whole Return to Neverland is evocative of the parable of the Prodigal Son. -The Clock Swallowed by the Crocodile as a Reminder of Mortality and Judgment: In the Bible, the themes of time, mortality, and judgment are recurrent. -The Final Battle as Armageddon (Revelation 16:16) -The Mermaids' Guidance as Divine Intervention (there are numerous instances where God provides guidance and support through angels or miraculous events to help His people.) -Pan's sword could represent the Good news/word of God. When Rufio accepts Pan and confers the sword unto him, it could symbolize that without us placing our faith in Jesus, he is not equipped to save us. And when the sword draws the line in the sand, which side do we elect to stand on? I could honestly go on forever finding analogies, Matt's video really inspired me. In conclusion, people ought to consider that Matt isn't necessarily suggesting that "Hook" was a complete allegory for the story of Jesus, rather that there are some themes in the cherished film that remind him of the story of Jesus.
Yes. Very well thought out. Here's a few more. Peter is given three days to become the "real" Pan. (Christ rising in three days) Peter ascends from his grave so to speak and up into the sky and into the sun. When Hook first sees him as Pan, he is floating above everyone in all his shimmering glory. Young Wendy has red hair, perhaps symbolizing Mary Magdelene. Tinkerbell has kind of a glowing angelic form. Which would not necessarily represent John but rather the angel that spoke to the shepherds about Christ's birth.
Ill say as a nonbeliever more importantly musician who loves the messiah oratorio and all handel works John williams perfectly delivered (over delivered in fact) and its the sndtrk of many of our lives whether childhood or adulthood its all i need🎹🎶💖💖
The tale of Peter Pan, crafted by J.M. Barrie, intertwines with a myriad of ancient narratives and symbols that resonate with and are based on pagan stories and beliefs.
Genesis 1 is ELOHIM (Lucifer and the fallen angels). They made man in their image. (tares) Man is an idol, a trap to hunt angels. Genesis 2:7 the Lord God forms His representative in their system. (wheat) One Gospel: Gospel (GOOD ANGEL) of Reconciliation. Jesus Christ came into THEIR kingdom to reconcile fallen angels unto Himself. We are the fallen angels (ELOHIM) kept in DNA chains of darkness. If you do not confess being a fallen angel in Lucifer's kingdom, then you are an unbeliever. Unbeliever = those that claim to be made in the image of ELOHIM(gods). REPENT FALLEN ANGELS.
Please be sure to share any other ways you see the Gospel in this film. Tinkerbell = Holy Spirit?
A surprisingly applicable and thought-provoking analogy, I thought. This film was also one of my favorites growing up in the 90s. Also, I'm reminded of Matthew 18:3 "...Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven." The entire premise of the film is Peter learning to "become as a little child" again.
-The storybook that chronicled Peter Pan is like the Holy Bible
-The Lost Boys supported Peter just as Jesus' disciples supported him, and the communal life of the Lost Boys mirrors the early Christian communities described in the Bible.
-Tinkerbell is like John the Baptist, who heralds Pan's arrival before the Lost Boys come to accept him.
-Peter's Shadow as the Soul's Journey: In the film, Peter's struggle to reattach his shadow can be likened to the soul's quest for wholeness and reconciliation with one's true self in the eyes of God.
-The Banquet Scene as the Eucharist/Last Supper: The imaginative banquet scene, where Peter learns to see beyond the physical and embrace the feast before him with the eyes of faith, echoes the Last Supper (Matthew 26:26-29).
-Rufio is like the Jealous Sanhedrin that rejected Christ.
-Peter's ability to fly could symbolize Miracles; the flight's necessary "happy thoughts" symbolizing Faith, and the "pixie dust" is like the Holy Spirit, both necessary for miracles.
-Neverland very much reminds me of Heaven.
-Peter Pan's whole Return to Neverland is evocative of the parable of the Prodigal Son.
-The Clock Swallowed by the Crocodile as a Reminder of Mortality and Judgment: In the Bible, the themes of time, mortality, and judgment are recurrent.
-The Final Battle as Armageddon (Revelation 16:16)
-The Mermaids' Guidance as Divine Intervention (there are numerous instances where God provides guidance and support through angels or miraculous events to help His people.)
-Pan's sword could represent the Good news/word of God. When Rufio accepts Pan and confers the sword unto him, it could symbolize that without us placing our faith in Jesus, he is not equipped to save us. And when the sword draws the line in the sand, which side do we elect to stand on?
I could honestly go on forever finding analogies, Matt's video really inspired me.
In conclusion, people ought to consider that Matt isn't necessarily suggesting that "Hook" was a complete allegory for the story of Jesus, rather that there are some themes in the cherished film that remind him of the story of Jesus.
Correct, not complete allegory. All analogies break down upon further scrutiny. I loved the Scripture references to go along with your thoughts!
Yes. Very well thought out. Here's a few more.
Peter is given three days to become the "real" Pan. (Christ rising in three days)
Peter ascends from his grave so to speak and up into the sky and into the sun.
When Hook first sees him as Pan, he is floating above everyone in all his shimmering glory.
Young Wendy has red hair, perhaps symbolizing Mary Magdelene.
Tinkerbell has kind of a glowing angelic form. Which would not necessarily represent John but rather the angel that spoke to the shepherds about Christ's birth.
It’s like the lost boys are his disciples, too! He was with them for a time, and then he needed to leave them
And His own did not recognize Him.
Ill say as a nonbeliever more importantly musician who loves the messiah oratorio and all handel works
John williams perfectly delivered (over delivered in fact) and its the sndtrk of many of our lives whether childhood or adulthood its all i need🎹🎶💖💖
I made it to the end… and enjoyed every minute of it! What comes next?
I have a few in mind. But I may go with something more recent.
The tale of Peter Pan, crafted by J.M. Barrie, intertwines with a myriad of ancient narratives and symbols that resonate with and are based on pagan stories and beliefs.
That being said, Hook is still a masterpiece.
There are definitely a lot of themes in Peter Pan.
stretching far
It's good to be limber.
Genesis 1 is ELOHIM (Lucifer and the fallen angels).
They made man in their image. (tares)
Man is an idol, a trap to hunt angels.
Genesis 2:7 the Lord God forms His representative in their system. (wheat)
One Gospel:
Gospel (GOOD ANGEL) of Reconciliation.
Jesus Christ came into THEIR kingdom
to reconcile fallen angels unto Himself.
We are the fallen angels (ELOHIM) kept in DNA chains of darkness.
If you do not confess being a fallen angel in Lucifer's kingdom, then you are an unbeliever.
Unbeliever = those that claim to be made in the image of ELOHIM(gods).
REPENT FALLEN ANGELS.
Dont ruin a good movie. Stay in your own yard. Come on. I see the devil everywhere so your wrong.