Savior on the Silver Screen
Author | : Richard C. Stern |
Publisher | : Paulist Press |
Total Pages | : 376 |
Release | : 1999 |
ISBN-10 | : 0809138557 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780809138555 |
Rating | : 4/5 (555 Downloads) |
Download or read book Savior on the Silver Screen written by Richard C. Stern and published by Paulist Press. This book was released on 1999 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Savior on the Silver Screen examines nine movies about the life of Jesus - ranging from the traditional to the provocativeand explores how the image of Jesus in each reflects the time and culture in which the film was produced. The selections encompass silent, foreign, epic, and musical films. Both entertaining and insightful, Savior on the Silver Screen is structured for easy use in classroom, small group, and individual settings and includes rental information and practical tips for using the book. For each film there is an introduction, pre-viewing and post-viewing questions, and a discussion of its major features. -- Provided by publisher.