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Film as Cultural Artifact

Religious Criticism of World Cinema

By: Mathew P. John

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Film as Cultural Artifact

Religious Criticism of World Cinema

By: Mathew P. John

Film is popularly described as a mirror of culture. It plays a pivotal role in facilitating intercultural dialogue in our global village. World cinema helps us understand and appreciate each other’s cultural identity, and promotes harmony across different cultures in our pluralistic society. It introduces us to the life of “the other” in an entertaining yet engaging fashion, creating cultural bridges that foster a sense of unity in the midst of our diversity. This book argues that “cultural anthropology” and “theology” offer two distinct, yet intrinsically connected theoretical frameworks to formulate a more “holistic” reading of religion from world cinema. It proposes an integrated methodology for religious criticism of film in which we look at religion as a subsystem of culture and observe how religious experiences depicted on the screen are mediated through the personal bias of the auteur and the context in which the film is produced. It thus creates a renewed appreciation for the religious diversity in our world by providing a new way of observing and interpreting ethnographic information from world cinema.

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Fortress Press

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1506421709

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The Mosaic Course

Understanding World Religions from a Christian Perspective

By: Mathew P. John

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The Mosaic Course

Understanding World Religions from a Christian Perspective

By: Mathew P. John

How do we affirm the biblical notion that Jesus is the only way to God while respecting people of other religious traditions and worldviews? The Mosaic Course: Understanding World Religions from a Christian Perspective answers this complex question by taking readers on an exciting journey exploring hidden revelations of Jesus Christ in world religions. Used in conjunction with the Mosaic Video Series available at themosaiccourse.org, Christians are equipped to engage in open and respectful dialogue with people of differing worldviews. Without compromising the fundamental faith conviction that Jesus is the only way to God, this study guide empowers readers to share their faith with people of other religious traditions in a culturally sensitive fashion.

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David C Cook

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0830781005

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The Unknown God

A Journey with Jesus from East to West

By: Mathew P. John

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The Unknown God

A Journey with Jesus from East to West

By: Mathew P. John

We live in the age of religious pluralism where all religions are considered the same and different paths lead to the same spiritual destination. It is important for Christians to learn how to affirm Jesus Christ as the only way to God—while also paying due respect to people of other faiths and worldviews. In The Unknown God: A Journey with Jesus from East to West, Mathew P. John explores the redemptive revelations lurking in the darkness outside the boundaries of Christian tradition. In this spiritual journey through six major world religions, readers encounter a variety of symbols that point to the Jesus of the Bible. From Hindu avatars and Buddhist bodhisattvas, to Sikh gurus and Muslim prophets, and the Jewish messiah, consider how different religions attempt to answer the deep longing for a savior ingrained in the collective conscience of humanity.

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David C Cook

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0830781013

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The Unknown God

A Journey with Jesus from East to West

By: Mathew P. John

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A Journey with Jesus from East to West

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Understanding World Religions from a Christian Perspective

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Film as Cultural Artifact

Film as Cultural Artifact

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The Mosaic Course

The Unknown God

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The Unknown God

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The Mosaic Course

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