God in the Movies

God in the Movies
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Publisher : Brazos Press
Total Pages : 427
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ISBN-10 : 9781493410590
ISBN-13 : 1493410598
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Book Synopsis God in the Movies by : Catherine M. Barsotti

Download or read book God in the Movies written by Catherine M. Barsotti and published by Brazos Press. This book was released on 2017-07-18 with total page 427 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This informative guide helps readers combine their love of movies with their desire to grow closer to God. Foremost experts on faith and film, all connected with the Reel Spirituality Institute at Fuller Seminary, explore forty leading movies from the last four decades to encourage movie lovers and small groups to reflect critically and theologically on their film choices. God in the Movies introduces and analyzes the spiritual content of top films from the 1980s through the 2010s, opening viewers up to a conversation about life, faith, and God. Following a format similar to Barsotti and Johnston's successful Finding God in the Movies, this completely new book covers different films spanning four decades. This engaging resource contains production notes and film synopses, relevant Scripture texts, theological reflection, discussion questions, film stills, recommended film clips, and more, serving as a treasure chest for hours of film viewing, discussion, and ministry. Clips from the movies referenced in each chapter are available online.


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