Scholarly Resources from Concordia Seminary

Title

The Bible, Theology, and the Christ Figures in Film Session 4: Christ - Figure Films Part 1

Authors

David Lewis, Concordia Seminary, St. LouisFollow

Files

Publication Date

10-24-2018

Description

Dr. Lewis demontrates the use of Christ -figures in movies such as "The Cowboys", "Gran Torino" and "Cool Hand Luke".

Keywords

Christ-figure, Jesus as rebel, significance of the cross, The Cowboys, Gran Torino, Cool Hand Luke

Disciplines

Practical Theology

Submission Type

Bible Study; Lecture; Sermon Prep

Submission Topics

Biblical Theology; Community; Cultural Engagement; Literature and Art; Youth and Children

Scripture References in this Resource (separated by semi-colons)

Colossians 2:13-15; Luke 1:37;

Submission Audience

Laity; Ministers; Scholars

Submission Cost

Free

Recommended Citation

Lewis, David, "The Bible, Theology, and the Christ Figures in Film Session 4: Christ - Figure Films Part 1" (2018). Lay Bible Institute: The Bible, Theology, and the Christ Figures in Film. 7.
https://scholar.csl.edu/bible_film_christ_figures/7