Hollywood Worldviews: Watching Films with Wisdom and Discernment
- ISBN-10
- 0830869530
- ISBN-13
- 9780830869534
- Category
- Religion
- Pages
- 260
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2011-11-02
- Publisher
- InterVarsity Press
- Author
- Brian Godawa
Description
In this thoroughly revised and updated edition of his popular book, Brian Godawa guides you through the place of redemption in film, the tricks screenwriters use to communicate their messages, and the mental and spiritual discipline required for watching movies.
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