{"product_id":"9780815392231","title":"Bible and Film: The Basics","description":"\u003ch3\u003eBasics\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch1\u003eBible and Film: The Basics\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMatthew S. Rindge\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eReligion \/ Biblical Studies \/ History \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\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\n\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\n\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\n\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\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\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\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22 July 2021\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTaylor \u0026amp; Francis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoutledge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9780815392231\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e222\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15.63\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63534506737804,"sku":"9780815392231","price":29.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9780815392231","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}