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First edition. |
| Description |
1 online resource (x, 267 pages) |
| Series |
Scriptural traces : critical perspectives on the reception and influence of the Bible ; 23
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Scriptural traces ; 23.
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Library of New Testament studies ; 622.
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T & T Clark library of biblical studies.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Introduction / Helen K. Bond -- Genesis of the Bible documentary: the development of religious broadcasting in the UK / Richard Wallis -- The Bible according to TV / Jean-Claude Bragard -- Interview with Ray Bruce / Edward Adams and Helen K. Bond -- The story of Lumo / David Batty -- Scholars working in television: some personal reflections and advice / Joan E. Taylor -- Critical black Christian body: opposition and resistance in the religious documentary / Robert Beckford -- The nativity on TV / Helen K. Bond -- Putting Paul on TV: the case of David Suchet: in the footsteps of St Paul / Edward Adams -- How do 'Bible-users' respond to the Bible on TV? / Cherryl Hunt -- Plundering Egypt: Exodus documentaries and the exploitation of history / Mark Harris -- The History Channel's The Bible, an epic ...? / Meg Ramey -- When the resurrected biblical epic transferred to the small screen ... and promptly died again: a critical autopsy of the 2016 ABC series Of kings and prophets / David Tollerton. |
| Summary |
This volume examines and discusses selected Bible documentaries and academically informed dramatizations of the Bible. The major focus is UK mainline television, and on recent productions (mostly within the past 15 years) but there is also engagement with productions from the USA. After a critical introduction by the editors, charting and reflecting on the use of the Bible on television in recent years, the book falls into three sections. In the first section, a number of influential filmmakers and producers, including Ray Bruce and Jean-Claude Bragard, discuss their work in relation to the context and constraints of television (especially religious television) programming. The second section contains reflections of various academics who have acted as 'talking heads', historical consultants and presenters. They discuss different aspects of the process, including the extent to which they had influence and how their contributions were used. In the third section, a number of scholars assess the finished products, discussing what they tell us about the modern reception of the Bible. There is also consideration of how these productions influence biblical scholars and contribute to the scholarly agenda. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Television broadcasting -- Religious aspects -- Christianity.
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Biblical studies & exegesis. |
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Religion -- Biblical Studies -- General. |
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Study skills |
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Television broadcasting -- Religious aspects -- Christianity |
| Added Author |
Bond, Helen K. (Helen Katharine), editor. https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39PBJjHgW9xKQ9CYvv9QBg3Qq
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Adams, Edward, editor.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Bible on television. London : T & T Clark, 2020 9780567673992 (OCoLC)1003201654 |
| ISBN |
9780567674012 (ebook) |
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0567674010 |
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0567674002 |
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9780567674005 |
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9780567674005 (PDF) |
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9780567673992 (print) |
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0567673995 (print) |
| Standard No. |
10.5040/9780567674012 |
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