The Blacklisted Bible: Biblical Justice and the Hollywood Panic 1947-1955 by Dan

Description: The Blacklisted Bible by Daniel L. Smith-Christopher Choosing ten films that were considered "suspicious," "un-American," or even "dangerous" by the conservative media, and especially the infamous "House Un-American Affairs Committee" (HUAC) between 1947-1953, each chapter briefly outlines how progressive Christians should have supported the message of the film rather than condemned it. Each chapter explains why the film was considered controversial, and then proposes a number of arguments drawing heavily on Scripture, arguing that Christians should have, and still should, consider these films about social justice issues to be deeply biblical, and not "un-American." Intended for an adult education series, this book can serve as a kind of "handbook" for a church or parish "Film Series" that raises serious questions of social justice and Christian response. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Daniel L. Smith-Christopher is Prof. of Old Testament at Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles. The author of several books including A Biblical Theology of Exile (2002) and Micah: A Commentary (2015), he is also a popular adult education teacher and speaker. Review "Here is a book that demonstrates the values of biblical scholarship in the life of the church; thinking carefully about Bible and culture; an open and curious mind. Revisiting controversial films from another era while also thinking about the social questions of today, Smith-Christopher has again demonstrated his skill as a reader of culture and invites (or provokes?) us all into conversation. Take up and read, and watch, and think, and talk!" --Anthony Rees, Charles Sturt University "Daniel is, in my opinion, one of the finest biblical scholars in the world, and an expert teacher. He also has a keen eye for the intersectionality that exists between the world of the biblical text and the cultural context of the reader. The Blacklisted Bible provides a fine template for exploring the way that our own biblical perceptions and insights can be so profoundly influenced by the cultural context within which we live." --Don Tamihere, Archbishop and Primate of the Anglican Church, New Zealand and Polynesia "The Blacklisted Bible offers a fresh hermeneutic lens. . . . Daniel Smith-Christopher skillfully guides us through a collection of films very much a part of their time yet so prescient in our own, pairing their counterparts with Scripture. These films cried out in the wilderness, demanding justice when justice seemed unattainable, just as the prophets of old. I will never see these films the same way ever again." --Rémi Aubuchon, Screenwriter/Producer Review Quote "Here is a book that demonstrates the values of biblical scholarship in the life of the church; thinking carefully about Bible and culture; an open and curious mind. Revisiting controversial films from another era while also thinking about the social questions of today, Smith-Christopher has again demonstrated his skill as a reader of culture and invites (or provokes?) us all into conversation. Take up and read, and watch, and think, and talk!" --Anthony Rees, Charles Sturt University "Daniel is, in my opinion, one of the finest biblical scholars in the world, and an expert teacher. He also has a keen eye for the intersectionality that exists between the world of the biblical text and the cultural context of the reader. The Blacklisted Bible provides a fine template for exploring the way that our own biblical perceptions and insights can be so profoundly influenced by the cultural context within which we live." --Don Tamihere, Archbishop and Primate of the Anglican Church, New Zealand and Polynesia " The Blacklisted Bible offers a fresh hermeneutic lens. . . . Daniel Smith-Christopher skillfully guides us through a collection of films very much a part of their time yet so prescient in our own, pairing their counterparts with Scripture. These films cried out in the wilderness, demanding justice when justice seemed unattainable, just as the prophets of old. I will never see these films the same way ever again." --R Details ISBN1666706825 Short Title The Blacklisted Bible Language English Year 2022 ISBN-10 1666706825 ISBN-13 9781666706826 Format Paperback Publication Date 2022-03-24 Imprint Cascade Books Subtitle Biblical Justice and the Hollywood Panic 1947-1955 UK Release Date 2022-03-24 Publisher Cascade Books Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2022-03-24 NZ Release Date 2022-03-24 US Release Date 2022-03-24 Pages 180 Author Daniel L. Smith-Christopher DEWEY 791.43013 Audience General Illustrations Illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:135122908;

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