{"product_id":"theology-and-film-9781405144377","title":"Theology and Film","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis introductory textbook uses appreciation of film to explore debates between theology and contemporary culture. It examines both method and theory and features a range of film examples throughout.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplores how film can enrich our study of theology, opening up debates surrounding contemporary culture and theological inquiry\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAddresses a broad range of themes, including religion and the sacred, human dignity, eschatology, war and peace, violence, justice, feminism, and the environment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes sections on methodological considerations as well as theoretical perspectives\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeatures examples from a range of films, including \u003ci\u003eUnforgiven\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Passion of Christ, An Inconvenient Truth, Jarhead, Something''s Gotta Give\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eVanilla Sky\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAccompanied by website resources available at www.blackwellpublishing.com\/theologyandfilm.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Deacy and Ortiz demonstrate their thesis that cinema is a rich site for theological exchange. The selection of films is commendably catholic: the treatment of Iranian women's films particularly will open up mew areas for Western readers.\" (\u003ci\u003eEuropean Journal of Theology\u003c\/i\u003e, April 2009)  \u003cp\u003e“The authors do an admirable job of culling various authors … .[They] reaffirm that films contribute to fundamental questions and keep the debate going. Recommended.” (\u003ci\u003eCHOICE)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"It should hold much relevance for film students interested in theology, and vice versa, as it offers a range of challenging ideas and perspectives on the subject.\" \u003ci\u003e(M\/C Reviews)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePreface. \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Methodological Considerations\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Theology and Film.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Theological Perspectives and Filmic Themes\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Woman as Spectacle: Theological Perspectives on Women and Film.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 The Green Screen: Theological Perspectives on the Environment and Film.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 A Time to Kill?: Theological Perspectives on Violence and Film.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 The Final Verdict: Theological Perspectives on Justice and Film.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Dark Beauty: Theological Perspectives on War as Cinematic Mythology.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Heaven, Hell, and the Sweet Hereafter: Theological Perspectives on Eschatology and Film.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Conclusion: Theological Perspectives on Cinematic Storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliography.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFilmography.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley and Sons Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49407878660439,"sku":"9781405144377","price":84.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781405144377.jpg?v=1730500827","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/theology-and-film-9781405144377","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}