The Dolorous Passion of Christ (1845) Anna Katharina Emmerick (Source for Mel Gibson Film)

Authentic 19th-century religious book of remarkable historical and cultural interest: The Dolorous Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ, based on the mystical visions of Anna Caterina Emmerick, an Augustinian nun whose writings profoundly influenced Christian devotional literature.

Published in Milan in 1845 by Libreria Bravetta, this Italian edition is especially sought after due to its direct and well-documented connection to the film The Passion of the Christ directed by Mel Gibson. The director publicly acknowledged that Emmerick’s visions were a primary source of inspiration for many scenes, visual details and narrative choices in the film, making this book highly attractive not only to religious collectors but also to cinema enthusiasts.

The text offers a vivid and intense account of Christ’s Passion, including the Last Supper, Gethsemane, the Crucifixion and the Resurrection, presented through a deeply emotional and visionary perspective that has shaped modern representations of the Passion.

The book is bound in a contemporary half-leather binding with marbled boards. The binding shows evident age-related wear, particularly on the spine. The pages display widespread foxing, browning and stains, with some heavier spotting, all consistent with a genuine mid-19th-century volume. Signs of historical moisture are present. The book remains complete, structurally sound and fully readable.

A compelling collectible for antiquarian book collectors, scholars of Christian mysticism and fans of The Passion of the Christ seeking an authentic historical source connected to the film.