Episode One: "Introduction"

 

 Episode One

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In this first episode, I provide an overview of the aims of the podcast, a brief introduction to the Jesus Film, some discussion of the  kinds of films likely to be covered, and an indication of the kinds of  approaches likely to be taken.

 

Bibliography

 Brannon Hancock, ““Pluralism and Sacrament: Eucharistic Possibility in a Post-ecclesial World.”  Literature and Theology, Volume 19, Issue 3 (September 2005). 265–277

 Peter Malone, Screen Jesus: Portrayals of Christ in Television and Film. Plymouth: Scarecrow Press, 2012.

 Malachi Martin, Jesus Now: How Jesus Has No Past, Will Not Come Again,, and in Loving Actions Is Dissolving The Minds Of Our Spent Society. New york: E.P Dutton, 1973.

 

Web Resources

 Bible Films Blog

 

Audio Clip Sources

 Bad Lieutenant (1992, dir.  Abel Ferrara

 Jesus of Nazareth (1977, dir. Franco Zeffirelli)

 Jesus Christ: Vampire Hunter (2001, dir. Lee Demarbre)

 The Last Temptation of Christ (1988, dir. Martin Scorsese)

 

Music

 Alabama Sacred Heart Singers - “Present Joys”   (1942)