Description
Book SynopsisTraditionally, university students have gained access to world religions by reading primary texts. Discovering World Religions at 24 Frames Per Second takes students beyond the written page, offering an exploration of the same religious traditions through the study of feature films. The many definitions of religion are examined along with its various components, including doctrine, myth, ethics, ritual, and symbol. Specific religious traditions, including Hinduism, Sikhism, Zoroastrianism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Daoism, popular religion, and Shinto are examined. Biographical sketches of directors whose films tend to focus on a particular religious tradition are also included, such as Zhang Yimou, Hayao Miyazaki, Deepa Mehta, and Akira Kurosawa. Discovering World Religions at 24 Frames Per Second is unique in the area of religion and film studies in that it isn''t just a collection of essays. Instead it provides the introductory student with the necessary background information on the
Trade ReviewOf particular salience is [Fielding's] coverage of religious iconography and symbols—e.g., bestiaries—that help interpret religious and cultural meanings within films....This work stands as a solid prolegomenon to the study of film amid the world religious traditions....Recommended. Two-star review. * CHOICE, March 2009 *
