i do not know about the stereotype and who believe what and when and if anyone be really the way depict and etc . this be a warm interpretation of old and familiar old testament story back by a joyful choir . rex ingram be a great actor and and he be inspire in each of his role in this film . to the role of god and one challenging to any mortal actor and he bring a sense of immense love and transformation bring on by that love . the image of him put his arm around an age and exhaust moses a the israelite hit jericho without their leader be one of compassionate friendship . this be what be tell god felt for moses . hey and 10 cent cigar in heaven . there be so much in this about what heaven might have mean to people in a different time and a different condition . and to u . volume be speak of the archangel gabriel and after the lord have do his work represent dya want a cigar and lawd . i agree with the other reviewer who say that this film be a priceless joy .