Spirit and the Screen : Pneumatological Reflections on Contemporary Cinema

Green, Chris E. W. (EDT); Félix-jäger, Steven (EDT); Callaway, Kutter (CON); Delgado, Coleby (CON); Downing, Crystal (CON)

ISBN 10: 1978714645 / ISBN 13: 9781978714649

Published by Fortress Academic, 2023

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Spirit and the Screen : Pneumatological Reflections on Contemporary Cinema
• Publisher: Fortress Academic
• Publication Date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1978714645
• ISBN 13: 9781978714649
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

The Spirit and the Screen engages contemporary films from the perspective of pneumatology to give theologies of culture fruitful new perspectives that begin with the Spirit rather than other common theological contact points (Christology, anthropology, theological ethics, creation, eschatology, etc.). This book explores pertinent pneumatological issues that arise in film, as well as literary devices that draw allusions to the Spirit. It offers three main contributions: first, it explores how Christian understandings of the person and work of the Spirit illuminate the nature of film and film-making; second, it shows that there are in fact “Spirit figures” in film (as distinct from but inseparable from Christ-figures), even if sometimes they’re not intended as such, “Spirit-led” characters, are moved to act “prophetically,” against their inclinations and in excess of their skill or knowledge and with eccentric, life-giving creativity; third, it identifies subtle and explicit symbolizations of the Spirit in pop culture, symbolizations that requires deep, careful thinking about the Christian doctrine of the Spirit and generate new horizons for cultural analysis. The contributors of this book explore these issues, asking how Christian convictions and experiences of the Spirit might shape the way one thinks about films and film-making.

About the Authors

Steven Félix-Jägeris associate professor of theology and worship, chair of the worship and media department, and director of academic research at Life Pacific University.

Chris E.W. Green is professor of public theology at Southeastern University and director for St Anthony Institute of Theology, Philosophy, and Liturgics.

Jeffrey S. Lamp is professor of New Testament and instructor of environmental science at Oral Roberts University, Tulsa, Oklahoma.