Reframing Theology and Film: New Focus for an Emerging Discipline (Cultural Exegesis) Baker Academic, 2007 The connection between theology and film is a hot topic in the academy and the church. But research and writing on methodology and hermeneutics is lacking. This comprehensive collection identifies the overlooked or undervalued areas in the current discussions of film and theology. Including contributions from the leaders in the field, Reframing Theology and Film helps deepen the conversation ...             On Earth as It Is in Advertising?: Moving from Commercial Hype to Gospel Hope Sam Van Eman Brazos Press, 2005 Patients need attention, doctors need assistance, the front desk needs records filled out-when you're one of the 2.6 million nurses in America today, everyone needs something! So where's the encouragement, care, and medicine for the soul that a busy nurse needs in order to be an agent of hope and healing? On Call delivers a vital prescription: 366 devotions that help busy nurses go direct to the ...             Plowing In Hope: Toward a Biblical Theology of Culture4 reviews David Bruce Hegeman Canon Press, 1999 Outstanding! + Our Role in God's Creation + The "Cultural Mandate" at its finest! + A cultured perspective on culture             The Blackwell Guide to Theology and Popular Culture (Blackwell Guides to Theology)3 reviews Kelton Cobb Wiley-Blackwell, 2005 Outstanding Study + A Helpful and Resourceful Contribution + When I Grow Up I Want To Be J.Stamoolis This is probably the best book on Theology and Popular Culture. Religious language and images pop up everywhere. In a systematic way one learns about the sheer range of different mechanisms through which religious language is found in music, film, and plays.             Reel Spirituality: Theology and Film in Dialogue (Engaging Culture)6 reviews Robert K. Johnston Baker Academic, 2006 Evangelical theologian recognizes a wideness in God's grace + AESTHETIC, CRITICAL, THEOLOGICAL, SPIRITUALLY FORMATIVE: An Engagement with hermeneutics + Reel Good Book on Film for Christians + Reel Spirituality             Everyday Apocalypse8 reviews David Dark Brazos Press, 2002 Dense, but rewarding + Apocalyptically Excellent + Hope in Unexpected Places Some reviewers tend to find Dark's prose directionless, but I found quite the opposite to be true. David is certainly a student of the intracacies of prose, and for me that opened up a whole new world of ideas. Reminds me very much of G.K. Chesterton's style. I wonder if Mr. Dark has ready any ...             Everyday Theology: How to Read Cultural Texts and Interpret Trends (Cultural Exegesis)2 reviews Baker Academic, 2007 Full of Hope Back in the late 60s it was common for even fundamentalists to use the popular music of the era as a vehicle for communicating the Gospel. Anyone here remember the Scott Ross Show? That was an exciting era. In this book Kevin & Co. present us with a practical (observable and not simply academic) ...             Understanding Theology and Popular Culture2 reviews Gordon Lynch Wiley-Blackwell, 2005 A Creative and Helpful Overview of the Field + An Excellent Introduction to Theology and Popular Culture Many theologians write about "popular culture," either directly or indirectly, but theology has been lacking a text that would help situate the larger field of studies in religion and popular culture. Lynch has written such a text: a map for theologians interested in the contemporary debates, as ...             Matrix of Meanings, A: Finding God in Pop Culture (Engaging Culture)8 reviews Craig Detweiler, Barry Taylor Baker Academic, 2003 Flipping the Script + Great Resource for Understanding Post-Modern Pop Culture and Christianity + Matrix of Meaning + Not just looking, but FINDING God in Pop Culture             Reframing Theology and Film: New Focus for an Emerging Discipline (Cultural Exegesis) Baker Academic, 2007 The connection between theology and film is a hot topic in the academy and the church. But research and writing on methodology and hermeneutics is lacking. This comprehensive collection identifies the overlooked or undervalued areas in the current discussions of film and theology. Including contributions from the leaders in the field, Reframing Theology and Film helps deepen the conversation ...             Matrix of Meanings, A: Finding God in Pop Culture (Engaging Culture)8 reviews Craig Detweiler, Barry Taylor Baker Academic, 2003 Flipping the Script + Great Resource for Understanding Post-Modern Pop Culture and Christianity + Matrix of Meaning + Not just looking, but FINDING God in Pop Culture             On Earth as It Is in Advertising?: Moving from Commercial Hype to Gospel Hope Sam Van Eman Brazos Press, 2005 Patients need attention, doctors need assistance, the front desk needs records filled out-when you're one of the 2.6 million nurses in America today, everyone needs something! So where's the encouragement, care, and medicine for the soul that a busy nurse needs in order to be an agent of hope and healing? On Call delivers a vital prescription: 366 devotions that help busy nurses go direct to the ...             Plowing In Hope: Toward a Biblical Theology of Culture4 reviews David Bruce Hegeman Canon Press, 1999 Outstanding! + Our Role in God's Creation + The "Cultural Mandate" at its finest! + A cultured perspective on culture             Everyday Apocalypse8 reviews David Dark Brazos Press, 2002 Dense, but rewarding + Apocalyptically Excellent + Hope in Unexpected Places Some reviewers tend to find Dark's prose directionless, but I found quite the opposite to be true. David is certainly a student of the intracacies of prose, and for me that opened up a whole new world of ideas. Reminds me very much of G.K. Chesterton's style. I wonder if Mr. Dark has ready any ...             Reel Spirituality: Theology and Film in Dialogue (Engaging Culture)6 reviews Robert K. Johnston Baker Academic, 2006 Evangelical theologian recognizes a wideness in God's grace + AESTHETIC, CRITICAL, THEOLOGICAL, SPIRITUALLY FORMATIVE: An Engagement with hermeneutics + Reel Good Book on Film for Christians + Reel Spirituality             Understanding Theology and Popular Culture2 reviews Gordon Lynch Wiley-Blackwell, 2005 A Creative and Helpful Overview of the Field + An Excellent Introduction to Theology and Popular Culture Many theologians write about "popular culture," either directly or indirectly, but theology has been lacking a text that would help situate the larger field of studies in religion and popular culture. Lynch has written such a text: a map for theologians interested in the contemporary debates, as ...             The Blackwell Guide to Theology and Popular Culture (Blackwell Guides to Theology)3 reviews Kelton Cobb Wiley-Blackwell, 2005 Outstanding Study + A Helpful and Resourceful Contribution + When I Grow Up I Want To Be J.Stamoolis This is probably the best book on Theology and Popular Culture. Religious language and images pop up everywhere. In a systematic way one learns about the sheer range of different mechanisms through which religious language is found in music, film, and plays.             Everyday Theology: How to Read Cultural Texts and Interpret Trends (Cultural Exegesis)2 reviews Baker Academic, 2007 Full of Hope Back in the late 60s it was common for even fundamentalists to use the popular music of the era as a vehicle for communicating the Gospel. Anyone here remember the Scott Ross Show? That was an exciting era. In this book Kevin & Co. present us with a practical (observable and not simply academic) ...