Description

Book Synopsis
Three media experts guide the Christian moviegoer into a theological conversation with movies in this up-to-date, readable introduction to Christian theology and film. Building on the success of Robert Johnston's Reel Spirituality, the leading textbook in the field for the past 17 years, Deep Focus helps film lovers not only watch movies critically and theologically but also see beneath the surface of their moving images. The book discusses a wide variety of classic and contemporary films and is illustrated with film stills from favorite movies.

Table of Contents
Contents

Introduction: A Phoropter for Film
Coming Attractions
1. The Power of Film
2. The Church and Hollywood: A Historical Lens
Act I: Film
3. Fade In: A Narrative Lens
4. Sights and Sounds: An Audiovisual Lens
5. Where Form Meets Feeling: A Critical Lens
Act II: Theology
6. A Diverse Church Responds: An Ecclesial Lens
7. Discerning Mystery: A Theological Lens
8. Expanding Our Field of Vision: An Ethical Lens
Act III: Dialogue
9. Encountering the Other: A Cultural Lens
10. The Trauma of Love in the Films of Christopher Nolan: Converging Lenses
Epilogue: A Deeper Focus
Indexes

Deep Focus – Film and Theology in Dialogue

    Product form

    £19.79

    Includes FREE delivery

    RRP £21.99 – you save £2.20 (10%)

    Order before 4pm today for delivery by Fri 26 Jun 2026.

    A Paperback / softback by Robert K. Johnston, Craig Detweiler, Kutter Callaway

      Trusted by thousands of customers. See 2,385+ Customer Reviews

      View other formats and editions of Deep Focus – Film and Theology in Dialogue by Robert K. Johnston

      Publisher: Baker Publishing Group
      Publication Date: 19/03/2019
      ISBN13: 9781540960030, 978-1540960030
      ISBN10: 154096003X
      Also in:
      Film history, theory or criticism

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Three media experts guide the Christian moviegoer into a theological conversation with movies in this up-to-date, readable introduction to Christian theology and film. Building on the success of Robert Johnston's Reel Spirituality, the leading textbook in the field for the past 17 years, Deep Focus helps film lovers not only watch movies critically and theologically but also see beneath the surface of their moving images. The book discusses a wide variety of classic and contemporary films and is illustrated with film stills from favorite movies.

      Table of Contents
      Contents

      Introduction: A Phoropter for Film
      Coming Attractions
      1. The Power of Film
      2. The Church and Hollywood: A Historical Lens
      Act I: Film
      3. Fade In: A Narrative Lens
      4. Sights and Sounds: An Audiovisual Lens
      5. Where Form Meets Feeling: A Critical Lens
      Act II: Theology
      6. A Diverse Church Responds: An Ecclesial Lens
      7. Discerning Mystery: A Theological Lens
      8. Expanding Our Field of Vision: An Ethical Lens
      Act III: Dialogue
      9. Encountering the Other: A Cultural Lens
      10. The Trauma of Love in the Films of Christopher Nolan: Converging Lenses
      Epilogue: A Deeper Focus
      Indexes

      Recently viewed products

      © 2026 Book Curl

        • American Express
        • Apple Pay
        • Diners Club
        • Discover
        • Google Pay
        • Maestro
        • Mastercard
        • PayPal
        • Shop Pay
        • Union Pay
        • Visa

        Login

        Forgot your password?

        Don't have an account yet?
        Create account