Useless Beauty

Ecclesiastes through the Lens of Contemporary Film

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Bible & Bible Studies
Cover of the book Useless Beauty by Robert K. Johnston, Baker Publishing Group
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Robert K. Johnston ISBN: 9781441206510
Publisher: Baker Publishing Group Publication: November 1, 2004
Imprint: Baker Academic Language: English
Author: Robert K. Johnston
ISBN: 9781441206510
Publisher: Baker Publishing Group
Publication: November 1, 2004
Imprint: Baker Academic
Language: English

How should Christians relate to the difficult and contradictory messages of modern movies? In Useless Beauty, Robert K. Johnston presents the bold position that films can be our "eyeglasses and hearing aids" in understanding the Book of Ecclesiastes. Taking up movies such as American Beauty, Magnolia, and About Schmidt, he addresses such biblical issues as life and death, chance and choice, loneliness and connection, and God's presence and absence to deepen our understanding of life's beauty amid its confusion and pain.

Christian filmgoers, pastors, and youth leaders will find Johnston's book a valuable source of insight into the relationship between Christianity and popular culture.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

How should Christians relate to the difficult and contradictory messages of modern movies? In Useless Beauty, Robert K. Johnston presents the bold position that films can be our "eyeglasses and hearing aids" in understanding the Book of Ecclesiastes. Taking up movies such as American Beauty, Magnolia, and About Schmidt, he addresses such biblical issues as life and death, chance and choice, loneliness and connection, and God's presence and absence to deepen our understanding of life's beauty amid its confusion and pain.

Christian filmgoers, pastors, and youth leaders will find Johnston's book a valuable source of insight into the relationship between Christianity and popular culture.

More books from Baker Publishing Group

Cover of the book Mysterious Ways by Robert K. Johnston
Cover of the book Theology of the New Testament by Robert K. Johnston
Cover of the book The Drama of Living by Robert K. Johnston
Cover of the book Restoring All Things by Robert K. Johnston
Cover of the book The Relentless Tenderness of Jesus by Robert K. Johnston
Cover of the book Strait of Hormuz by Robert K. Johnston
Cover of the book The Holy Land for Christian Travelers by Robert K. Johnston
Cover of the book Faith Begins @ Home Prayer by Robert K. Johnston
Cover of the book The Bible in Translation by Robert K. Johnston
Cover of the book Holy Teaching by Robert K. Johnston
Cover of the book Colossians and Philemon (Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament) by Robert K. Johnston
Cover of the book Christianity and the Soul of the University by Robert K. Johnston
Cover of the book Psalms to Soothe a Woman's Heart by Robert K. Johnston
Cover of the book Affliction by Robert K. Johnston
Cover of the book The God Who Justifies by Robert K. Johnston
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy