Close encounters between Bible and film : an interdisciplinary engagement /

"This volume showcases the divergent approaches from film studies and cultural studies that can be used in the visual analysis of biblical and religious themes, narratives, and characters in cinema. It is the first volume that specifically addresses issues of methodology, theory and analysis in...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Other Authors: Copier, Laura (Editor), Vander Stichele, Caroline (Editor)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Atlanta : SBL Press, [2016]
Series:Semeia studies.
Subjects:
Bible > In motion pictures.
Bible
Bible films > History and criticism.
Films bibliques > Histoire et critique.
Bible films
Motion pictures
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Cover
  • Contents
  • Abbreviations
  • Introduction
  • Film Theory and Biblical Studies
  • Part 1: Film Technique as Interpretive Lens
  • The Obtrusive Glimpse
  • On the Harmony of the (Asocial) Gospel
  • Reading Biblical Stories with Cinematic Eyes
  • Part 2: Close Encounters between Texts and Films
  • "Behold, I'll Be Back"
  • "David's Anger Was Greatly Kindled"
  • Death and Disaster
  • Religion as Environmental Ethics
  • Part 3: Interdisciplinary Conversations
  • Controversial Mary
  • A World of Feeling
  • Martin Scorsese's Aviator as Theological Complement to His Last Temptation of Christ
  • Lusting after Lester's Lolita
  • Objects and the "Extended Self"
  • The Odds Are Ever in the Empire's Favor
  • Contributors
  • Index of Ancient Sources and Modern Films
  • Index of Modern Authors and Directors

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