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Film & Religion: An Introduction

Paul V.M. Flesher

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How major-release films use religion to tell stories and convey messages

Focusing on American major-release films since World War II, the authors show how films use religious imagery, characters, and symbolism from primarily Christian, but also, Buddhist, Hindu, Jewish, and Islamic traditions. Ideal for classroom use, each chapter analyzes significant contextual issues through the lens of select films. The authors post their ongoing ideas in their blog at http: //filmandreligion.blogspot.com.

Language: English

Pages: 306

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Abingdon Press

Release: June 01, 2007

ISBN: 0687334896

ISBN 13: 9780687334896

Film & Religion: An Introduction

Paul V.M. Flesher

0/5 ( ratings)

How major-release films use religion to tell stories and convey messages

Focusing on American major-release films since World War II, the authors show how films use religious imagery, characters, and symbolism from primarily Christian, but also, Buddhist, Hindu, Jewish, and Islamic traditions. Ideal for classroom use, each chapter analyzes significant contextual issues through the lens of select films. The authors post their ongoing ideas in their blog at http: //filmandreligion.blogspot.com.

Language: English

Pages: 306

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Abingdon Press

Release: June 01, 2007

ISBN: 0687334896

ISBN 13: 9780687334896

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