T&T Clark Companion to the Bible and Film

Recent years have seen a resurgence of the biblical epic film (Noah, Gods and Kings). Biblical film criticism has grown along with this new spate of films. This Companion surveys the field of biblical film criticism, conceiving of and framing the field in light of recent biblical films and the voices of key biblical film critics.The Companion has three parts. First, 'context', focusing on the 'Bible in' specific film genres and cultural situations. Second, 'theory', with a focus on film theory or methodologies and how these can overlap with biblical and theoretical methodologies. Third, 'recent and significant texts', with a focus on which texts and themes have been most important in 'biblical film' and which are currently at the fore. The volume is unique in paying close attention to film genres, and film theory. Each section of the book begins with an extended introductory essay to provide a full overview of the themes discussed and introduced. Another key feature is the inclusion of non-Hollywood films, and films that do not at first glance appear to be 'biblical'.