The Routledge Companion to Religion and Film

Routledge Companions

by John Lyden (Editor)

The Routledge Companion to Religion and Film brings together a lively and experienced team of contributors to introduce students to the key topics in religion and film and to investigate the ways in which the exciting subject of religion and film is developing for more experienced scholars. Divided into four parts, the Companion : This definitive book provides an accessible resource to this emerging field and is an indispensable guide to religion and film for students of Religion, Film Studies, and beyond.

Genres: Film

520 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2009

Reviews

[Zachary · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some of the chapters in this volume are utterly invaluable, and others feel largely like retreads of topics that I thought have been better covered elsewhere. There were also a number of segments where the chapter's title/topic seemed to indicate that it would be one thing and it was...actually something else entirely. This is the nature of edited volumes like this, especially large, ostensibly comprehensive volumes such as this one, so I can't be too mad.

[Jennifer · Rating 3 out of 5]

A collection of essays not only on major religions, but religious issues including sacrifice, horror and the demonic, heroes, and feminism. The essays are uneven in quality, but overall it is a worthwhile companion to classes examining religion in film.