Film & Religion: An Introduction

How major-release films use religion to tell stories and convey messages Focusing on American major-release films since World War II, the authors show how films use religious imagery, characters, and symbolism from primarily Christian, but also, Buddhist, Hindu, Jewish, and Islamic traditions. Ideal for classroom use, each chapter analyzes significant contextual issues through the lens of select films. The authors post their ongoing ideas in their blog at http: //filmandreligion.blogspot.com

Author: Paul V. M. Flesher, Robert Torry
Publisher: Abingdon Press
Published: 06/01/2007
Pages: 306
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 9.01h x 6.34w x 0.72d
ISBN: 9780687334896

Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 03/15/2007 pg. 76
Publishers Weekly 04/09/2007 pg. 51

About the Author
Flesher, Paul V. M.: - Paul V. M. Flesher is professor of Religious Studies at the University of Wyoming in Laramie, Wyoming.Torry, Robert: - Robert Torry is Associate Professor of English and adjunct in American Studies and Religious Studies. He teaches Film and Popular Culture; American Literature.