'Escaping' from the World Through Film: Theological Perspectives on the 'Real' and the 'Reel'

Deacy, Christopher (2008) 'Escaping' from the World Through Film: Theological Perspectives on the 'Real' and the 'Reel'. In: Hallback, Geert and Hvithamar, Annika, eds. Recent Releases: The Bible in Contemporary Cinema. The Bible in the Modern World . Sheffield Phoenix, Sheffield, pp. 12-29. ISBN 978-1-906055-36-3. (KAR id:13232)

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Abstract

The aim of this article is to examine the manner and extent to which the medium of film is capable of comprising a potential site of theological engagement. It takes as its starting point David Jasper's critique of escapism, as outlined in a 1997 chapter, and concludes that film and theology may be brought together as discerning, and reciprocal, dialogue-partners.

Item Type:	Book section
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BS The Bible
Institutional Unit:	Schools > Language Centre
Former Institutional Unit:	Divisions > Division of Arts and Humanities > School of Culture and Languages
Depositing User:	Chris Deacy
Date Deposited:	17 Apr 2009 13:06 UTC
Last Modified:	20 May 2025 08:47 UTC
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Deacy, Christopher.

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