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Movies that Matter

Author : Richard Leonard

Publisher : Loyola Press

Page : 202 pages

File Size : 25,92 MB

Release : 2010-06

Category : Performing Arts

ISBN : 082943044X

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A lively, discerning guide to what's good, beautiful, and true at the movies "Richard Leonard, SJ, expertly guides readers through some of the most popular recent films and shows us how even the most unlikely movies can encourage us to pray and draw closer to the divine . . . fascinating, lively, and often witty." --James Martin, SJ, author of "My Life with the Saints " This thought-provoking and inspiring work by popular film critic and Jesuit Richard Leonard explains how movies are today's parables and why people of faith need the skills to converse about them intelligently and productively. In "Movies""That Matter," Leonard views fifty important movies through "a lens of faith" and offers surprising insights on the spiritual dimension of each film. From Finding Nemo to Gandhi to The Godfather, Leonard's informed, Christian point of view guides us to a new appreciation of both the films and our own spiritual beliefs. Leonard also lists teachable moments found in each movie and provides questions for personal reflection or group dialogue. In addition, Leonard teaches today's religious educators, parents, and film buffs how to "read" a film with the eyes of faith, and how to meaningfully engage with others through the media of film. He offers realistic advice on such topics as: valuing our story, sex and violence in films, ratings, and how to be a critical consumer. This entertaining and reliable guide will enrich your movie-watching experience. ""Movies That Matter "is a book every person in pastoral ministry will want to use as he or she seeks to be relevant and faithful in a media world." --Rose Pacatte, FSP, coauthor "Lights, Camera, . . . Faith "



Through the Lens of Faith

Author : Elizabeth Danna

Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers

Page : 142 pages

File Size : 41,23 MB

Release : 2022-07-14

Category : Religion

ISBN : 1666796336

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Book Description

There are spiritual things all around us, though some of them might not seem very spiritual at first glance. For the Christian, there are spiritual lessons to be drawn from everything around us, and there are spiritual (and practical) questions that many Christians ask. In these 120 devotional readings, Elizabeth Danna draws from sources as diverse as Tolkien and Conan Doyle, Star Trek and Shakespeare, comic books and cop shows, and science and nature (and the occasional night at the movies). She also draws from current events, her own life (including lessons learned from her pets), and her ministry experience.



Through the Lens of Faith

Author : Elizabeth Danna

Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers

Page : 136 pages

File Size : 14,4 MB

Release : 2022-07-14

Category : Religion

ISBN : 1666796344

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Book Description

There are spiritual things all around us, though some of them might not seem very spiritual at first glance. For the Christian, there are spiritual lessons to be drawn from everything around us, and there are spiritual (and practical) questions that many Christians ask. In these 120 devotional readings, Elizabeth Danna draws from sources as diverse as Tolkien and Conan Doyle, Star Trek and Shakespeare, comic books and cop shows, and science and nature (and the occasional night at the movies). She also draws from current events, her own life (including lessons learned from her pets), and her ministry experience.



Faith in the Face of Empire

Author : RAHEB

Publisher : Orbis Books

Page : 128 pages

File Size : 39,32 MB

Release : 2014-02-10

Category : Religion

ISBN : 1608334333

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Book Description

A Palestinian Christian theologian shows how the reality of empire shapes the context of the biblical story, and the ongoing experience of Middle East conflict.



You are what You See

Author : Scott Nehring

Publisher : RightLine

Page : 285 pages

File Size : 35,7 MB

Release : 2010

Category : Performing Arts

ISBN : 9780984439522

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In this book the author reveals the truth behind what you see on screen. Movies are much more than just flickering lights on a wall. Movies matter. Movies impact your life every day, even if you never watch one. Why can movies affect us so deeply? How can one producer, actor, director, or writer change the way we think? Movies will continue to radically modify our culture. Find out how -- and why. Learn how you can play a part in changing our cluture for the dacades ahead, and how to guide your children to do the same. -- from back cover



Church Music Through the Lens of Performance

Author : Marcell Silva Steuernagel

Publisher : Routledge

Page : 287 pages

File Size : 26,5 MB

Release : 2021-03-14

Category : Religion

ISBN : 1000344789

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This book is an investigation into church music through the lens of performance theory, both as a discipline and as a theoretical framework. Scholars who address religious music making in general, and Christian church music in particular, use "performance" in a variety of ways, creating confusion around the term. A systematized performance vocabulary for the study of church music can support interdisciplinary investigations of Christian congregational music making in today’s complex, interconnected world. From the perspective of performance theory, all those involved in church musicking are performing, be it from platform or pew. The book employs a hybrid methodology that combines ethnographic research and theory from ritual studies, ethnomusicology, theology, and church music scholarship to establish performance studies as a possible "next step" in church music studies. It demonstrates the feasibility of studying church music as performance by analyzing ethnographic case studies using a developmental framework based on the concepts of ritual, embodiment, and play/change. This book offers a fresh perspective on Christian congregational music making. It will, therefore, be a key reference work for scholars working in Congregational Music Studies, Ethnomusicology, Ritual Studies and Performance Studies, as well as practitioners interested in examining their own church music practices.



Hope Always

Author : Matthew Sleeth

Publisher : Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.

Page : 225 pages

File Size : 44,69 MB

Release : 2021

Category : Religion

ISBN : 1496450019

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"A much-needed manual for all who attempt to counsel troubled souls battling despair." --Bob Russell, Retired Senior Pastor, Southeast Christian Church Every single day, someone you know is thinking about committing suicide. It isn't just one or two--ten million Americans will consider killing themselves in the upcoming year. Dr. Matthew Sleeth believes Christians--and our churches--should be the first to offer hope. Are we prepared to do so? As a physician and minister, Dr. Sleeth shares his personal and professional experiences with depression and suicide, challenging Christians to become part of the solution. With sound medical principles finding their rightful place beside timeless biblical wisdom, Hope Always offers the practical and spiritual tools that individuals, families, and churches need to help loved ones who are stressed and struggling. In Hope Always, you will find research-based and scientifically grounded information about the suicide epidemic, biblically based information to start a conversation about the spiritual and emotional battles that so many of us face, and a practical toolkit to consult when a loved one is dealing with suicidal ideation. After reading Hope Always, you will have the resources at your fingertips to build communities of hope that help save lives!



Reel Spirituality

Author : Robert K. Johnston

Publisher : Baker Academic

Page : 352 pages

File Size : 32,43 MB

Release : 2006-12

Category : Performing Arts

ISBN : 0801031877

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Book Description

A comprehensive study of theology and film that explores how the Christian faith is portrayed in film throughout history.



Cinematic Faith

Author : William D. Romanowski

Publisher : Baker Academic

Page : 326 pages

File Size : 19,46 MB

Release : 2019-05-21

Category : Religion

ISBN : 1493418203

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This engaging book explores how Christians can most profitably and critically hear, read, and view popular culture through the lens of film. William Romanowski highlights the benefits of a faith-informed approach to cinema that centers on art and perspective and shows how Christian faith contributes to the moviegoing experience, leading to a deeper understanding of movies and life. The book draws examples from classic and contemporary American movies and includes illustrative film stills. Additional resources for professors and students are available through Baker Academic's Textbook eSources.



Becoming a Woman Who Pleases God

Author : Patricia Ennis

Publisher : Moody Publishers

Page : 325 pages

File Size : 20,17 MB

Release : 2003-04-01

Category : Religion

ISBN : 0802480586

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There is an enormous amount of confusion and deception about what it means to be a woman. Even within the church, women are continually struggling to define their femininity. Pat Ennis and Lisa Tatlock tackle the difficult question of 'What makes a godly woman?' with warmth, compassion, and directness in Becoming aWoman Who Pleases God. Readers will find themselves challenged to re-think their priorities, re-examine the position of the home, and re-work their definition of what it means to be a woman in whom God is well pleased.