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Pilate deduces that Clavius has apparently betrayed him, and dispatches a contingent of Roman troops, led by a promoted Lucius, to pursue him and Yeshua. Clavius assists the disciples in evading the Roman search party, and, when caught personally by Lucius, Clavius disarms him, then convinces him to let them pass quietly. Consequently, Clavius witnesses Yeshua's miraculous healing of a leper, and then the [[wikipedia:Ascension of Jesus|ascension of Yeshua]] into Heaven; after which the Apostles split up to resume their journeys, and Clavius bids farewell to Peter. Later, communicating his travels to a stranger in a remote dwelling, Clavius acknowledges the strangeness of the tale and its veracity, feeling he will never be the same.
Pilate deduces that Clavius has apparently betrayed him, and dispatches a contingent of Roman troops, led by a promoted Lucius, to pursue him and Yeshua. Clavius assists the disciples in evading the Roman search party, and, when caught personally by Lucius, Clavius disarms him, then convinces him to let them pass quietly. Consequently, Clavius witnesses Yeshua's miraculous healing of a leper, and then the [[wikipedia:Ascension of Jesus|ascension of Yeshua]] into Heaven; after which the Apostles split up to resume their journeys, and Clavius bids farewell to Peter. Later, communicating his travels to a stranger in a remote dwelling, Clavius acknowledges the strangeness of the tale and its veracity, feeling he will never be the same.


{{Quote|text=Yes, "Risen" is historical fiction, but it's largely harmonious with the Gospel story, incredibly well-done, and not much different from those Sunday School discussions many of us take part in week to week.
And even though Clavius is a fictional character, he represents every single person on the planet. Each person at one point or another searches for the Truth, and each of us – once confronted with the claims of Scripture – must decide whether we believe or reject the Gospel.
Fiennes, not surprisingly, stands out in his performance; and acting in the movie is a strength.
"I would love to see an auditorium with a mixed spectrum of spectators that enjoy the Scripture and the creativity together, and feel moved," he told me.
One final word: As with all films of historical fiction – and particularly one involving biblical characters -- we must be careful to separate fact from fiction. No doubt, many Christians and unbelievers alike will walk out of "Risen" this weekend, assuming the story was taken directly from the pages of Scripture. It wasn't – even if it is quite good.
But that doesn't mean "Risen" can't be used to share the Gospel with unbelievers, as well as to encourage, motivate and inspire Christians.|author=Michael Foust|title=REVIEW: 'Risen' is Gospel infused historical fiction|source=https://www.christianexaminer.com/article/review-risen-is-gospel-infused-historical-fiction/50315.htm}}
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