Christians are called to be in the world, but not of it. With the prominence of media, specifically movies, in our culture- how do we navigate the waters and allow us to still hear God’s voice in cinema? This week, Chris Tomlinson talks about techniques to allow the contemplation of cinema, rather than just consuming it.
Book Recommendations:
Reel Spirituality by Robert K. Johnston: https://www.amazon.com/Reel-Spirituality-Theology-Dialogue-Engaging/dp/0801031877/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1540927053&sr=8-1&keywords=reel+spirituality
Hollywood Worldviews by Brian Godawa: https://www.amazon.com/Hollywood-Worldviews-Watching-Wisdom-Discernment/dp/0830837132/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1540927086&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=hollywood+worldviews&psc=1The Parables and Metaphors of Our Lord by G. Campbell Morgan: https://www.amazon.com/Parables-Metaphors-Our-Lord-Campbell/dp/1608992896/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1540927108&sr=8-1&keywords=the+parables+and+metaphors+of+our+lord
Pentateuch as Narrative by Dr. John Sailhamer: https://www.amazon.com/Pentateuch-Narrative-Biblical-Theological-Commentary/dp/0310574218/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1540927136&sr=8-1&keywords=pentateuch+as+narrative
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