Re-Viewing the Passion Mel Gibson's Film and Its Critics |
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| Author:
| Plate, S. Brent |
| Editor:
| Plate, S. Brent |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4039-6800-5 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 2004 |
| Publisher: | St. Martin's Press
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| Imprint: | Saint Martin's Griffin |
| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $14.95USD $19.99 |
Book Description:
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Record-setting ticket sales, heated controversy, sold-out viewings for church groups, and feuding critics; Mel Gibson's film The Passion of the Christ invoked a huge public reaction. This book helps all of us make sense of this blockbuster movie by offering a variety of perspectives on its significance. Thirteen contributors in diverse fields - biblical studies, Jewish studies, media studies, art history, and Christian theology - and from differing religious orientations - Jewish,...
More DescriptionRecord-setting ticket sales, heated controversy, sold-out viewings for church groups, and feuding critics; Mel Gibson's film The Passion of the Christ invoked a huge public reaction. This book helps all of us make sense of this blockbuster movie by offering a variety of perspectives on its significance. Thirteen contributors in diverse fields - biblical studies, Jewish studies, media studies, art history, and Christian theology - and from differing religious orientations - Jewish, Protestant, Catholic - contribute short and reader-friendly essays that explore the theological ideas, iconography, audience reception and historical and biblical accuracy of the film.