Theology Goes to the Movies

Name: Theology Goes to the Movies
Brand: Routledge
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By Clive Marsh

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Drawing a comparison between religion and cinema-going, this text examines a range of contemporary films in relation to key theological concepts. Cinema as a religion-like activity is explored through cognitive, affective, aesthetic and ethical levels, identifying the religious aspects in the social practice of cinema-going. Written by a leading expert in the field, Theology Goes to the Movies analyzes: the role of cinema and Church in Western culture the power of Christian symbols and images within popular culture theological concepts of humanity, evil and redemption, eschatology and God. This is an ideal text for students seeking a new way into the study of theology.

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Edition:: 1
Number of Pages:: 208
Release Date:: 2007-05-15
Publication Date:: 2007-02-09
Publisher:: Routledge
Languages:: Original: English
ISBN10:: 0415380111
ISBN13:: 9780415380119
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:: [email protected]
Weight:: 482 g
Height:: 161 cm
Width:: 240 cm
Thickness:: 16 cm

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