{"product_id":"bible-and-film-the-basics","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\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow do films (re)interpret and illuminate biblical texts? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow do films appropriate, reconfigure, and transform biblical texts? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow does a film's treatment of biblical texts help interpret and illuminate the film? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\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","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54242916008280,"sku":"9780815392231","price":26.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9780815392231.jpg?v=1777692621","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/bible-and-film-the-basics","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}