Deep Focus

Deep FocusThree media experts guide the Christian moviegoer into a theological conversation with movies in this up to date, readable introduction to Christian theology and film. Building on the success of Robert Johnston's Reel Spirituality, the leading textbook in the field for the past 17 years, Deep Focus helps film lovers not only watch movies critically and theologically but also see beneath the surface of their moving images. The book discusses a wide

Archaeological discoveries can shed a flood of light on the biblical text

Bockmuehl applies cutting-edge scholarship to the question of the history and traditions of this important but strangely elusive figure

to demonstrate how analogy shapes meaning in both ancient and contemporary contexts

a new appendix on contemporary ethical issues

Respected New Testament scholar Darrell L

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and wonder of the gospel

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Westerholm helps readers understand the major components of Paul's vision of life

and students better comprehend the Bible and use it more effectively

Explores how Jesus Christ demonstrates the love of God in the stories