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 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,
