Christianity and Western Cinema

Author: Hou Jun
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Publish Date: 2006-12-01
Features: This book selects several paths that are relatively easy to approach from the perspective of Chinese thinking and vision, using close readings of familiar films as examples. It explains the author's research insights across two dimensions—horizontal and vertical. It may be difficult to determine whether these perspectives would be considered discoveries if they were taken abroad, but at least within the domestic research literature on film and religion, it undoubtedly possesses a fresh intellectual quality and character. Before writing this book, the author spent over two years studying dozens of classic works on Christian theology and Christian culture, and he also consulted with experts in related disciplines. It is precisely because of this that when he returned to reread classic Western film works, he could truly grasp the essence of those principles rooted in Christian civilization (such as Klaczkow's discussion of the "David and Goliath" narrative model). Of course, this is also greatly related to the solid theoretical foundation accumulated by the author in his previous academic studies. It is believed that this work, which embodies such a scholarly approach, will bring readers a fresh and clear academic perspective and attract more aspiring scholars to continue researching this topic. Heartfelt congratulations on the publication of this book.