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Bible and Cinema: An Introduction
Bible and Cinema: An Introduction
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Bible and Cinema: An Introduction explores how the Bible has been used and represented in mainstream cinema to develop plots, characters, and themes. It covers two general types of films: Bible movies that retell biblical stories and Bible-related movies that make use of biblical books, stories, verses, and figures to tell non-biblical narratives. The book discusses the contribution of Bible and Bible-related movies to the history of the Bible's reception, the ways in which filmmakers make use of scripture, the Bible as a vehicle for addressing social and political issues, exploring existential issues, and expressing themes of destruction and redemption. It also includes insightful analysis of films such as Noah, Gods and Men, Mary Magdalene, and The Shawshank Redemption, as well as pedagogical resources such as film theory and key words and discussion questions.
Format: Hardback
Length: 410 pages
Publication date: 31 March 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Bible and Cinema: An Introduction is a comprehensive exploration of the profound ways in which the Bible has been utilized and portrayed in mainstream cinema to shape its narratives, characters, and themes. The book delves into two primary categories of films: Bible movies, which retell biblical stories such as the Exodus and the life of Jesus, and Bible-related movies, which draw inspiration from biblical books, stories, verses, and figures, as well as Bibles themselves, to craft non-biblical, often fictional narratives.
Within these categories, a wide range of topics are covered, including:
The historical significance of Bible and Bible-related movies in shaping the reception of the Bible throughout history.
The artistic techniques employed by filmmakers to address and reflect their own time and place through the use of scripture.
The Bible as a powerful vehicle through which films can explore social and political issues, delve into the human experience and emotions, explore existential questions such as evil and death, and convey themes of destruction and redemption.
The role of the Bible as a source of ethics and morality, both in its perpetuation and undermining in contemporary Hollywood films.
Film as a medium for transcendent experiences, and the role of the Bible in creating such experiences.
This extensively revised second edition offers insightful analysis of notable films such as Noah, Gods and Men, Mary Magdalene, and The Shawshank Redemption, paying close attention to visual and aural elements, as well as plot, character, and dialogue. Additionally, the book includes pedagogical resources, including discussions of film theory, key words.
Teachers, students, and anyone with an interest in the intersection of Bible and cinema will find this an invaluable guide to a rapidly evolving field.
Weight: 453g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367250232
Edition number: 2 ed
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