Bible and Film: The Basics

<p>Bible and Film: The Basics is a concise accessible and illuminating introduction to the study of Bible and Film. The book introduces non-specialists to the essential content in Bible and Film and to some of the most common and important methods Bible and Film scholars use. Questions asked throughout the book include: </p><ul> <p> </p> <li>How do films (re)interpret and illuminate biblical texts? </li> <p> </p> <li>How do films appropriate reconfigure and transform biblical texts? </li> <p> </p> <li>How does a film's treatment of biblical texts help interpret and illuminate the film? </li> </ul><p>This book examines various types of interplay between film and the Bible. The theme of ‘Bible on film’ is explored through Hebrew Bible epics including <i>The Prince of Egypt </i>and <i>Noah </i>and Jesus films such as <i>The Last Temptation of Christ</i> and<i> Son of Man. </i>The theme ‘Bible in film’ is analyzed through films including <em>Mary Magdalene Magnolia Pulp Fiction </em>and <em>The Book of Eli</em>. Films that ‘reimagine the Bible’ include <em>Ex Machina mother!</em> and <em>The Tree of Life</em>; unusual Jesus figures in <i>Pan’s Labyrinth Dogville </i>and <i>Donnie Darko </i>are also explored<i>. </i>‘Film as Bible’ considers films such as <i>To the Wonder Silence </i>and<i> Parasite</i>. A conclusion examines television shows such as <em>Dekalog</em> <em>The West Wing</em> <em>The Handmaid’s Tale </em>and <em>God on Trial.</em></p><p>With a glossary of key terms and suggestions for further reading throughout this book is an ideal starting point for anyone seeking a full introduction to religion and film bible and film bible and popular culture and theology and film.</p>