{"product_id":"watching-the-chosen-history-faith-and-interpretation-9780802885463","title":"Watching the Chosen: History, Faith, and Interpretation","description":"\u003cb\u003eWhat makes \u003ci\u003eThe Chosen \u003c\/i\u003eso popular, and how does it portray Jesus and his disciples?\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Chosen\u003c\/i\u003e is the first-ever multiple-season television show about Jesus Christ and his first followers. With over half a billion views on its free electronic media app, the show has amassed a worldwide following and has now become available on cable networks, streaming services, and broadcast television venues as well as making appearances in theatrical releases. But what, exactly, makes it so appealing to viewers? And how do its theology and storytelling technique compare with the biblical narratives? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e These and other questions are addressed in this fascinating collection of essays written by theologians, biblical scholars, and other academics from a variety of disciplines and perspectives. The authors discuss the theatrical portrayal of Jesus, the theological ideas and ideals represented in the program, and the ways it utilizes--and sometimes overutilizes--artistic license in bringing the stories from the Bible's four canonical Gospels to the screen. Although approaching the television show as academics, the authors are sympathetic to the faith implications of \u003ci\u003eThe Chosen\u003c\/i\u003e and are themselves writing from a range of theological perspectives. This thought-provoking volume will appeal to people interested in the intersection of theology and popular culture, church leaders seeking to utilize \u003ci\u003eThe Chosen \u003c\/i\u003ein their ministries, and fans of the television show. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eContributors: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Daniel M. Garland Jr. \u003cbr\u003e Robert K. Garcia \u003cbr\u003e Paul Gondreau \u003cbr\u003e Patrick Gray \u003cbr\u003e Matthew Grey \u003cbr\u003e Kenneth Gumbert \u003cbr\u003e Liz Hall \u003cbr\u003e Todd Hall \u003cbr\u003e Jeannine Hanger \u003cbr\u003e John Hilton III \u003cbr\u003e Douglas S. Huffman \u003cbr\u003e James F. Keating \u003cbr\u003e David Kneip \u003cbr\u003e Dolores Morris \u003cbr\u003e Joy E. A. Qualls \u003cbr\u003e Deborah Savage \u003cbr\u003e Jesse Stone \u003cbr\u003e Gaye Strathearn \u003cbr\u003e T. Adam Van Wart\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRobert K. Garcia\u003c\/b\u003e is associate professor of philosophy at Baylor University. His research interests include analytic metaphysics and philosophy of religion. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaul Gondreau\u003c\/b\u003e is professor of theology at Providence College. His research interests include moral theology, Christology, and sacraments. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePatrick Gray\u003c\/b\u003e is professor of religious studies at Rhodes College. His research focuses on the Greco-Roman context of early Christianity and the history of biblical interpretation. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eDouglas S. Huffman\u003c\/b\u003e is professor of New Testament and dean of academic programs at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University. His interests include Christian thought, the story of Jesus as recorded in the Gospel of Luke, and the story of the early church as recorded in the Acts of the Apostles.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51552903037202,"sku":"9780802885463","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_90409a05-3f08-49fc-b2dd-18b73f8582dd.jpg?v=1754911377","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/watching-the-chosen-history-faith-and-interpretation-9780802885463","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}