{"product_id":"bible-and-film-the-basics","title":"Bible and Film: The Basics","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eBible and Film: The Basics provides a concise and accessible introduction to the study of Bible and Film, exploring how films interpret and illuminate biblical texts, appropriate, reconfigure, and transform them, and how their treatment of biblical texts helps interpret and illuminate the film. It examines various types of interplay between film and the Bible, including Hebrew Bible epics, Jesus films, films that reimagine the Bible, and films that explore unusual Jesus figures. The book also includes a glossary of key terms and suggestions for further reading. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n                                                            \u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\n                              \u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 222 pages\u003cbr\u003e\n                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 22 July 2021\u003cbr\u003e\n                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Taylor \u0026amp; Francis Inc\u003cbr\u003e\n                          \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBible and Film: The Basics is a comprehensive and enlightening guide to the study of Bible and Film. This book offers a concise introduction to the essential content and methodologies employed by scholars in this field, making it accessible to non-specialists. Throughout the book, readers are posed thought-provoking questions such as: How do films (re)interpret and shed light on biblical texts? How do films appropriate, reconfigure, and transform biblical texts? How does a film's treatment of biblical texts contribute to the interpretation and illumination of the film?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book explores various facets of the interplay between film and the Bible. It delves into the theme of 'Bible on film,' examining Hebrew Bible epics such as The Prince of Egypt and Noah, as well as Jesus films like The Last Temptation of Christ and Son of Man. The theme of 'Bible in film' is analyzed through a range of films, including Mary Magdalene, Magnolia, Pulp Fiction, and The Book of Eli. Films that reimagine the Bible are explored, such as Ex Machina, mother!, and The Tree of Life. Unusual Jesus figures in films like Pans Labyrinth, Dogville, and Donnie Darko are also examined.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFurthermore, the book explores the concept of 'Film as Bible,' examining films such as To the Wonder, Silence, and Parasite. A concluding chapter examines television shows such as Dekalog, The West Wing, The Handmaids Tale, and God on Trial. Throughout the book, a glossary of key terms and suggestions for further reading are provided, making it an ideal starting point for anyone seeking a comprehensive introduction to religion and film, Bible and Film, Bible and popular culture, and theology and film.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n                            \u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 240g\n                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 127 x 198 x 21 (mm)\n                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780815392231\n                            \n                          \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Matthew S. Rindge","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44103896301818,"sku":"9780815392231","price":19.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/a833e0239f81a4f63f191a2358b7f6d0.jpg?v=1633661175","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/bible-and-film-the-basics","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}