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Bible and Film: The Basics

London; New York: Routledge (2022), xiii, 207 pp.

Contains illustrations, glossary pp. 182-185, bibliogr. pp. 186-190, filmography pp. 191-196, index

Series: The Basics

ISBN 978-0-8153-9223-1 (pbk); 978-1-351-19975-9 (ebook)

"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 The Prince of Egypt and Noah, and Jesus films such as The Last Temptation of Christ and Son of Man. The theme 'Bible in film' is analyzed through films including Mary Magdalene, Magnolia, and Pulp Fiction. Films that 'Reimagine the Bible' include Ex Machina and The Tree of Life, and unusual Jesus figures in Pan's Labyrinth, Dogville, and Donnie Darko are explored. 'Film as Bible' considers films such as To The Wonder, Silence, and Parasite. A conclusion explores television shows such as Dekalog and The Handmaid's Tale." (Publisher description)
1 Introduction, 1
2 Hebrew Bible epics, 4
3 Reimagining the Hebrew Bible, 27
4 Jesus films, 57
5 Reimagining Jesus figures, 90
6 Bible in film, 111
7 Film as Bible, 140
8 The future of Bible and film, 160