{"product_id":"theology-and-the-films-of-christopher-nolan-cinematic-transcendence-9781978711587","title":"Theology and the Films of Christopher Nolan: Cinematic Transcendence","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis work of theological film criticism provides an analysis of filmmaker Christopher Nolan's entire filmography, from \u003ci\u003eFollowing\u003c\/i\u003e (1998) to \u003ci\u003eOppenheimer\u003c\/i\u003e (2023).\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThough his films are noticeably lacking in representations of religion or references to God, Nolan's postsecular cinema is nevertheless worthy of our theological consideration, as it contains valuable theological and philosophical insights. Indeed, this is the central claim of \u003ci\u003eTheology and the Films of Christopher Nolan\u003c\/i\u003e: Christopher Nolan's films can and should be considered works of cinematic philosophical theology-they are \u003ci\u003edoing\u003c\/i\u003e theology and philosophy through the medium of film as they explore what it means to be human in relation to the transcendent. This book identifies the deep parallels and resonances between Nolan's films and the works of philosopher Paul Ricoeur and theologian St. Augustine. Like Nolan's cinema, \u003ci\u003eTheology and the Films of Christopher Nolan\u003c\/i\u003e is both intellectually stimulating and highly accessible, satisfying the interests of both scholars and popular audiences alike.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJoel Mayward is Assistant Professor of Christian Ministries, Theology and the Arts at George Fox University in Oregon. He is author of five books including \u003ci\u003eThe Dardenne Brothers' Cinematic Parables: Integrating Theology, Philosophy, and Film \u003c\/i\u003e(2022) and the forthcoming \u003ci\u003eTheology and the Films of Christopher Nolan \u003c\/i\u003e(2025). He is also a cultural critic and writes about the intersection of art and religion.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Fortress Academic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51985564500242,"sku":"9781978711587","price":126.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_bd4c691c-c045-477d-a0b9-0e5fd0388a4d.jpg?v=1769539667","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/theology-and-the-films-of-christopher-nolan-cinematic-transcendence-9781978711587","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}