Theology Goes to the Movies: An Introduction to Critical Christian Thinking

by Clive Marsh

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415380111
• ISBN13: 9780415380119
• Release Date: February 2007
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.6" x 9.3"