Divine Images: A History of Jesus on the Screen

by Roy Kinnard, Tim Davis

Reviews of films depicting Jesus Christ or the people and events directly connected to his life reveal how far filmmakers will go to keep their versions in line with social, political, and religious changes—or their own personal agendas. The critiques run the gamut of movies from 1897 to the 1980s—including the silents (Intolerance), controversial dramas (The Last Temptation of Christ), allegories (Strange Cargo), and television productions (The Day Christ Died). Black-and-white photos.

222 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 1992