Reading is believing : the Christian faith through literature and film / David S. Cunningham.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Cunningham, David S., 1961-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Christianity and literature.

Literature, Modern--History and criticism.

Literature, Modern.

Physical Description:

237 pages ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Grand Rapids, Mich. : Brazos Press, [2002]

Summary:

In this fresh look at the Apostles' Creed, David Cunningham shows how a specifically Christian reading of novels and movies can lead believers to a deeper knowledge of their faith. Drawing on works by the likes of Dickens and Shakespeare, as well as more recent works such as Helen Prejean's Dead Man Walking and Graham Greene's The End of the Affair, Cunningham uses fiction and film to illuminate the core convictions outlined in the creed.

Christians who want to better understand the basic articles of the Christian faith will be delighted by this fascinating approach. Plot summaries, reading lists, and discussion questions make Reading Is Believing an ideal text for Christian education classes, adult Sunday school, and church-based book clubs. Additionally, pastors, theologians, and literature and movie buffs will enjoy Cunningham's keen insights.

Contents:

Introduction: "I Believe..." 15

1 "God, the Father Almighty, Creator of Heaven and Earth" / Iris Murdoch 31

2 "Jesus Christ, God's Only Son, Our Lord" / Nikos Kazantzakis 47

3 "Conceived by the Holy Spirit, Born of the Virgin Mary" / P. D. James 65

4 "Suffered under Pontius Pilate, Was Crucified, Died, and Buried" / Charles Dickens 81

5 "Descended into Hell, On the Third Day Rose Again" / David James Duncan 97

6 "Ascended into Heaven, Sits at the Right Hand of God" / William Shakespeare 115

7 "He Will Come to Judge the Living and the Dead" / Toni Morrison 133

8 "I Believe in the Holy Spirit" / Flannery O'Connor 149

9 "The Holy Catholic Church, the Communion of Saints" / Barbara Kingsolver 163

10 "The Forgiveness of Sins" / Helen Prejean 183

11 "The Resurrection of the Flesh" / Graham Greene 201

12 "And the Life Everlasting" / Guiseppe Tornatore 219

Conclusion: "Amen" 235.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

1587430444

OCLC:

49681661