I have watched my share of crazy movies over the past few
weeks, and decided that it was time to take a break from the different
fictional worlds that I usually live in. Instead, I decided to venture into
some documentaries for the week. First up for review is the 2008 entry, Devil’s
Bible.
Plot/ At 165 pounds, and allegedly made from the skins of
160 donkeys, the Codex Gigas is the world's largest and most mysterious
medieval manuscript. Filled with satanic images and demonic spells, according
to legend, the cursed text sprang from a doomed monk's pact with the Devil.
Now, Nat Geo follows a team of scientists as they embark on an unprecedented
quest to unravel the secrets behind the book's darkened pages. Using
ultra-violet fluorescence imaging, handwriting analysis, and a re-creation of
the text, forensic document experts attempt to uncover the cryptic truth behind
this ancient Devil's Bible.
Being a fan of the occult and the dark arts, when I saw this
one on Netflix, I was sucked in. Of all of the artifacts that exist in the
religious world, the Codex Gigas has to be one of the most interesting. While
no one will ever know the truth behind the manuscript, this documentary does a
great job at providing some clues while projecting some theories on who created
it. It looked at religious history, some scientific theories, and the locations
that house this amazing relic. Sure, this one is not perfect, as some of it is
uneven and falls flat and some of the connections drawn by the filmmakers make
little sense, but that is to be expected when dealing with an ancient and
mysterious item. In the end, I did find this documentary entertaining and
interesting, but it definitely is not for everyone. If you enjoy documentaries
about a darker path, Hail Satan and check it out, if not, stay away.
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