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THEOLOGY GOES TO THE MOVIES IBD

ROUTLEDGE
02 / 2007
9780415380126
Inglés

Sinopsis

Drawing a comparison betweenáreligion and cinema-going, this text examines a range of contemporary films in relation to key theological concepts.áCinemaáas a religion-like activity is explored through cognitive, affective, aesthetic and ethical levels, identifying the religiousáaspectsáin theásocial practice of cinema-going. Written by a leading expert ináthe field, Theology Goes to the Movies analyzes:the role of cinema and Church in Western culturethe power of Christian symbols and images within popular culturetheological concepts ofáhumanity, evil and redemption, eschatology and God.This is anáideal text for students seeking a new way into the study of theology.