Crowdsourcing for Filmmakers: Indie Film and the Power of the Crowd

Description

How do films (re)interpret and illuminate biblical texts?
How do films appropriate, reconfigure, and transform biblical texts?
How does a film’s treatment of biblical texts help interpret and illuminate the film?
Bible and Film: The Basics is a concise, accessible, and illuminating introduction to the study of Bible and Film. The book introduces non-specialists to the essential content in Bible and Film, and to some of the most common and important methods Bible and Film scholars use. Questions asked throughout the book include:
How do films (re)interpret and illuminate biblical texts?
How do films appropriate, reconfigure, and transform biblical texts?
How does a film’s treatment of biblical texts help interpret and illuminate the film?
This book examines various types of interplay between film and the Bible. The theme of ＆Bible on film＊ is explored through Hebrew Bible epics including
and
and Jesus films such as
and
The theme ＆Bible in film＊ is analyzed through films including
and
. Films that ＆reimagine the Bible＊ include
, and
; unusual Jesus figures in
and
are also explored
＆Film as Bible＊ considers films such as
and
. A conclusion examines television shows such as
,
,
and
With a glossary of key terms and suggestions for further reading throughout, this book is an ideal starting point for anyone seeking a full introduction to religion and film, bible and film, bible and popular culture, and theology and film.