An accomplished biblical scholar here juxtaposes movies and New Testament themes to uncover the mythic dimensions of each and to explore the primary conflicts in American society. Brandon Scott's sage and savvy analysis of more than fifty recent popular American movies, from Dirty Harry to Robocop 2, from Pretty Woman to Thelma and Louise, opens a unique slant on American mythology. He delves into the deepest dreams and perennial tensions in American culture: wealth and poverty, race relations, moral aloneness, ...
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An accomplished biblical scholar here juxtaposes movies and New Testament themes to uncover the mythic dimensions of each and to explore the primary conflicts in American society. Brandon Scott's sage and savvy analysis of more than fifty recent popular American movies, from Dirty Harry to Robocop 2, from Pretty Woman to Thelma and Louise, opens a unique slant on American mythology. He delves into the deepest dreams and perennial tensions in American culture: wealth and poverty, race relations, moral aloneness, the superhero and the solo redeemer, violence and war, the mythical West, relations of the sexes, and fears of the future. These portrayals in turn launch him into the chief themes and mythic elements in the New Testament. In the conversation and mutual criticism that his book engenders, Scott clarifies the values that contemporary culture and the Bible might bring to each other.
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Good. Size: 5x0x8; Paperback. From the library of a former teacher. Previous owner's name written inside front cover. Text contains underlining done with a ruler and very clean, and some annotation throughout; original text completely legible and uncompromised.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day!
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Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.
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Very Good. Size: 6x0x9; Very good paperback copy, NOT ex-library. Spine is uncreased, binding tight and sturdy; text also very good. Exterior looks quite nice. Ships same or next business day from Dinkytown in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Fine. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 312 p. Contains: Illustrations, black & white. Science. Audience: General/trade. Clean, unread copy in near new condition. No marking or writing in the book. Covers are clean and show almost no wear.
