{"product_id":"bible-and-film-the-basics-9780815392231","title":"Bible and Film: The Basics","description":"\u003cp\u003eBible and Film: The Basics is a concise, accessible, and illuminating introduction to the study of Bible and Film. The book introduces non-specialists to the essential content in Bible and Film, and to some of the most common and important methods Bible and Film scholars use. Questions asked throughout the book include: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow do films (re)interpret and illuminate biblical texts? \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow do films appropriate, reconfigure, and transform biblical texts? \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow does a film's treatment of biblical texts help interpret and illuminate the film? \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book examines various types of interplay between film and the Bible. The theme of 'Bible on film' is explored through Hebrew Bible epics including \u003ci\u003eThe Prince of Egypt \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eNoah, \u003c\/i\u003eand Jesus films such as \u003ci\u003eThe Last Temptation of Christ\u003c\/i\u003e and\u003ci\u003e Son of Man. \u003c\/i\u003eThe theme 'Bible in film' is analyzed through films including \u003cem\u003eMary Magdalene, Magnolia, Pulp Fiction, \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eThe Book of Eli\u003c\/em\u003e. Films that 'reimagine the Bible' include \u003cem\u003eEx Machina, mother!\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eThe Tree of Life\u003c\/em\u003e; unusual Jesus figures in \u003ci\u003ePan's Labyrinth, Dogville, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eDonnie Darko \u003c\/i\u003eare also explored\u003ci\u003e. \u003c\/i\u003e'Film as Bible' considers films such as \u003ci\u003eTo the Wonder, Silence, \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e Parasite\u003c\/i\u003e. A conclusion examines television shows such as \u003cem\u003eDekalog\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe West Wing\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Handmaid's Tale, \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eGod on Trial.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith a glossary of key terms and suggestions for further reading throughout, this book is an ideal starting point for anyone seeking a full introduction to religion and film, bible and film, bible and popular culture, and theology and film.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-14245552\"\u003eMatthew S. Rindge\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Routledge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/22\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 222\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.49lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.81h x 5.06w x 0.47d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780815392231\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0815392230\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-REL\"\u003eReligion\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-REL000000\"\u003eGeneral\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-PER\"\u003ePerforming Arts\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-PER004000\"\u003eFilm | General\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatthew S. Rindge\u003c\/strong\u003e is Professor of Religious Studies at Gonzaga University, USA. For six years he chaired the Bible and Film section in the Society of Biblical Literature. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis title is not returnable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Routledge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44717883949293,"sku":"9780815392231","price":43.48,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/8097\/6621\/products\/img_8392cbf1-d158-41d4-97e0-cd6dbe84c5c4.jpg?v=1704160176","url":"https:\/\/sureshotbooks.com\/es\/products\/bible-and-film-the-basics-9780815392231","provider":"SureShot Books Publishing LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}