"I am Jesus Christ" and Other Games About Jews

Summary by Krater

An analysis of how video games incorporate Judaism, examining titles like I Am Jesus Christ, Bible Adventures, The Shivah, and BioShock, and concluding that Jewish representation in games is often subtle or complex rather than direct.

From the video

Answers: Are there Jewish characters and themes in video games?

• Judaism in video games
• Biblically-themed video games
• Independent game development
• Cultural representation in media

What it concludes

• I Am Jesus Christ is a game with high production values that presents the Christian narrative with interactive gameplay elements.
• Bible Adventures was an unlicensed NES game developed by Wisdom Tree that successfully marketed Christian-themed gameplay to Christian bookstores.
• The Shivah is an independent point-and-click detective game from 2006 that stands out as the most commonly cited example of a Jewish-themed video game.
• BioShock incorporates Jewish cultural themes and characters like Bridget Tenenbaum, reflecting the creators' backgrounds without relying on explicit religious exposition.