Scripture on the Silver Screen (2003 Reinhartz), book

Scripture on the Silver Screen (2003) is a book by Adele Reinhartz.

Abstract

"Scripture on the Silver Screen offers all students of scripture - whether in an academic classroom or at home - an inviting new way to further their biblical literacy. By exploring the ways the Bible and its contents are appropriated in popular movies, Adele Reinhartz implores her readers toward discerning instances of the "Hollywood Hermeneutic," where the Bible is often used as a prop, from movies that have successfully integrated the Bible as a plot-making device. Each chapter begins with a discussion on the focal Bible passage, placing it in its literary and historical context, followed by a summary of the film and its main themes ... Eloquently written and meticulously researched, Scripture on the Silver Screen offers all students of Scripture--whether in an academic classroom or at home--an inviting new way to further their biblical literacy. It questions the "Hollywoood Hermeneutic" that too often views the Bible as prop, but also recognizes the contributions of movies that successfully integrate the Bible as a plot-making device. Each chapter begins with a discussion on the focal Bible passage, placing it in its literary and historical context, followed by a summary of the film and its main themes."--Publisher description.

Editions

Published in Louisville, Ky. : Westminster John Knox Press, 2003.

Contents

The Truman Show and the great escape from paradise (Genesis) -- Magnolia and the plague of frogs (Exodus) -- Dead man walking and the riddle of divine justice (Leviticus) -- Fried green tomatoes and the power of female friendships (Ruth) -- Cape Fear and the devil as savior (Job) -- The Sixth sense and the quest for eternal rest (Psalms) -- Pulp fiction and the power of belief (Ezekiel) -- The Apostle and the power of the book (John) -- The Shawshank redemption and the salvation that lies within (1 Corinthians) -- Pleasantville and nostalgia for Eden (Revelation) -- Pale rider ; Nell, and the misuse of scripture -- Conclusion -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index of scriptural citations -- Index of modern authors -- Index of subjects.

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