A Narrative Rhetorical Analysis of Six Hollywood Films About Christ, 1912-2004: The Romanticization of Sacrificial Death - Hardcover

Burton, Aaron V.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0773443673 ISBN 13: 9780773443679

Publisher: Edwin Mellen Press Ltd, 2013

Synopsis

This is an excellent rhetorical study contributing to the areas of religion, pop culture and rhetoric of Christian themed films about Jesus Christ. The author provides an added dimension of context to his analysis by discussing the cultural milieu that influenced the production, the marketing and the portrayal of the Christ character in these selected films.

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Review

"Dr. Burton's book provides a fascinating rhetorical analysis of six Hollywood films about Jesus Christ...His writing maintains scholarly integrity and, at the same time, he has written in a style that audiences from a variety of backgrounds can find clear and engaging." (Prof. Emeritus, John J. Makay, Bowling Green State University) "One of the most fascinating aspects of this study is the discussion of marketing strategies and their role in the success of this genre of film. Dr. Burton has done an excellent job of researching this difficult to find information. This provides a layer to his analysis that you do not often see in a rhetorical criticism." (Prof. Kathie R. Fleck, Ohio Northern University)"

Edition details

• Publisher: Edwin Mellen Press Ltd
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0773443673
• ISBN 13: 9780773443679
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 168