Scripture on the Silver Screen

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 litera...