Theology goes to the movies : an introduction to critical Christian thinking / Clive Marsh.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Marsh, Clive.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Motion pictures--Religious aspects--Christianity.

Motion pictures.

Physical Description:

x, 192 pages ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : Routledge, 2007.

Summary:

Theology Goes to the Movies is an introduction to understanding theology through film. Clive Marsh, an experienced teacher in the field, uses a range of contemporary films including Touching the Void, Bruce Almighty, Notting Hill, 21 Grams, Legally Blonde and The Piano to explain key theological concepts such as ideas of God, the Church, eschatology, redemption, humanity and spirit. Starting from the premise that film-watching is a religion-like activity, the book explores the ways in which films require the viewer to engage at many levels (cognitive, affective, aesthetic and ethical) and argues that the social practice of cinema-going has a religious dimension. This stimulating and entertaining book shows how theology through film can be a method of reading the dialogue between film and Western culture, as well as a relevant and contemporary practical theology.

Contents:

Theology in a chaotic climate

Doing theology in a media age

Theology and the Christian religion

God

Human being

Spirit

Redemption

Sacraments

Church

The end

A Christological postscript

Theology and life

Theology and God.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages [177]-188) and index.

ISBN:

0415380111

9780415380119

9780415380126

041538012X

9780203088838

0203088832

OCLC:

71243819

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