{"product_id":"bible-and-film-the-basics-9780815392231","title":"Bible and Film: The Basics","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\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\n\u003cli\u003eHow do films (re)interpret and illuminate biblical texts? 　\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow do films appropriate, reconfigure, and transform biblical texts? 　\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\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\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Routledge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50646084387090,"sku":"9780815392231","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_ab5fb120-ed5c-4d35-bb77-93ce2d7ede23.jpg?v=1733168628","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/bible-and-film-the-basics-9780815392231","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}