Bible and Cinema: An Introduction, Edition 2

• the contribution of Bible and Bible-related movies to the history of the Bible’s reception;
• the ways in which filmmakers make use of scripture to address and reflect their own time and place;
• the Bible as a vehicle through which films can address social and political issues, reflect human experiences and emotions, explore existential issues such as evil and death, and express themes such as destruction and redemption;
• the role of the Bible as a source of ethics and morality, and how this role is both perpetuated and undermined in a range of contemporary Hollywood films; and
• film as a medium for experiences of transcendence, and the role of the Bible in creating such experiences.

This thoroughly updated second edition includes insightful analysis of films such as Noah, Gods and Men, Mary Magdalene, and The Shawshank Redemption, paying attention to visual and aural elements as well as plot, character, and dialogue. The book also includes pedagogical resources including discussions of film theory, as well as key words and discussion questions. Teachers, students, and anyone interested in the intersection of Bible and cinema will find this an invaluable guide to a growing field.