Overview

This is an excellent rhetorical study contributing to the areas of religion, pop culture and rhetoric of Christian themed films about Jesus Christ. The author provides an added dimension of context to his analysis by discussing the cultural milieu that influenced the production, the marketing and the portrayal of the Christ character in these selected films.

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Author:   Aaron V. Burton
Publisher:   The Edwin Mellen Press Ltd
Imprint:   Edwin Mellen Press Ltd
ISBN:  

9780773443679

ISBN 10:   0773443673
Pages:   168
Publication Date:   October 2013
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Foreword by John J. MaKay; CHAPTER I. INTRODUCTION; Research Question and Rhetorical Artifacts; Film Selection Criteria; Selected Films; The Gospels; Procedures and Methods; Application of Narrative Criticism; Review of pertinent Literature; Rhetoric and Religious Film; Structure of Investigation; CHAPTER II. MAJOR MOVIE THEMES; Sacrifice; Vengeance; Summary; CHAPTER III. THE CHRIST CHARACTER; The Passion of The Christ (2004); From the Manger to the Cross(1912); The King of Kings (1927); The Greatest Story Ever Told(1965); Jesus Christ Superstar (1973); The Last Temptation of Christ (1988); Summary; CHAPTER IV. PROMOTION AND HISTORICAL CONTEXT; The Passion of The Christ (2004); From the Manger to the Cross (1912); The King of Kings (1927); The Greatest Story Ever Told (1965); Jesus Christ Superstar (1973); The Last Temptation of Christ (1988); Summary; CHAPTER V. REFLECTIONS AND CONCLUSIONS; Summary; Conclusions; REFERENCES; INDEX.

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Dr. Burton's book provides a fascinating rhetorical analysis of six Hollywood films about Jesus Christ...His writing maintains scholarly integrity and, at the same time, he has written in a style that audiences from a variety of backgrounds can find clear and engaging. (Prof. Emeritus, John J. Makay, Bowling Green State University) One of the most fascinating aspects of this study is the discussion of marketing strategies and their role in the success of this genre of film. Dr. Burton has done an excellent job of researching this difficult to find information. This provides a layer to his analysis that you do not often see in a rhetorical criticism. (Prof. Kathie R. Fleck, Ohio Northern University)

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