'A young field - the study of religion and film - has come of age with the publication of this wonderful volume. Comprising essays by the leading scholars of the subject, this book illuminates how religions have responded to films, how films have responded to religions, and how we might best go about interpreting what this reveals about our culture.' - Joel Martin, University of Massachusetts, USA 'The Routledge Companion to Religion and Film shows a new academic field finally coming of age. Lyden's collection is comprehensive, interdisciplinary, and conscientiously designed. Contributors are experts in their fields and intelligently weave together the complex threads of theory, method, aesthetics, and belief. This is a book I want on my own shelf - but more importantly, it's a book I want my students to read. Expect The Routledge Companion to become a staple on Religion and Film courses everywhere.' - Rachel Wagner, Ithaca College, USA 'This volume contains a wealth of well-presented and detailed information that will be of use to those with an interest in religion and film. For those undertaking study in this area it is probably essential reading, not simply because of the scope of its content but because of the clarity with which important concepts are explained.' - Eleanor Jackson, University of Leicester, UK

• Introduction, John Lyden; Part I History of the Interaction between Religion and Film: Focus on Western Christianity; Chapter 1 Silent Cinema and Religion: An Overview (1895—1930), Terry Lindvall; Chapter 2 The Era of Censorship (1930—1967), Andrew Quicke; Chapter 3 The Roman Catholic Church and Cinema (1967 to the Present), Peter Malone; Chapter 4 Modern Protestant Approaches to Film (1960 to the Present), Bryan Stone; Part II Depictions of and by Religious Practitioners in Films; Chapter 5 Judaism, Melanie J. Wright; Chapter 6 Christianity, Craig Detweiler; Chapter 7 Islam, Amir Hussain; Chapter 8 Hinduism, Rachel Dwyer; Chapter 9 Buddhism, Francisca Cho; Chapter 10 Postcolonial Religious Syncretism: Focus on the Philippines, Peru, and Mexico, Antonio D. Sison; Chapter 11 Religion in Japanese Film: Focus on Anime, Jolyon Baraka Thomas; Chapter 12 New Religious Movements, Paul Thomas; Part III Academic Approaches to the Study of Religion and Film; Chapter 13 Feminism, Gaye Williams Ortiz; Chapter 14 Audience Reception, Clive Marsh; Chapter 15 Cultural Theory and Cultural Studies, Gordon Lynch; Chapter 16 Psychoanalysis, Kent Brintnall; Chapter 17 Theological Approaches, Robert K. Johnston; Part IV Categories Applicable to Religion and Film Studies; Chapter 18 Narrative, Roy M. Anker; Chapter 19 Redemption, Christopher Deacy; Chapter 20 Apocalyptic, Conrad Ostwalt; Chapter 21 Heroes and Superheroes, Robert Jewett, John Lawrence; Chapter 22 Horror and the Demonic, Douglas E. Cowan; Chapter 23 Jesus and Christ-Figures, Adele Reinhartz; Chapter 24 Iconography, Diane Apostolos-Cappadona; Chapter 25 Sacrifice, Jon Pahl; Chapter 26 Ethics, Jolyon Mitchell;

'A young field - the study of religion and film - has come of age with the publication of this wonderful volume. Comprising essays by the leading scholars of the subject, this book illuminates how religions have responded to films, how films have responded to religions, and how we might best go about interpreting what this reveals about our culture.' - Joel Martin, University of Massachusetts, USA 'The Routledge Companion to Religion and Film shows a new academic field finally coming of age. Lyden's collection is comprehensive, interdisciplinary, and conscientiously designed. Contributors are experts in their fields and intelligently weave together the complex threads of theory, method, aesthetics, and belief. This is a book I want on my own shelf - but more importantly, it's a book I want my students to read. Expect The Routledge Companion to become a staple on Religion and Film courses everywhere.' - Rachel Wagner, Ithaca College, USA 'This volume contains a wealth of well-presented and detailed information that will be of use to those with an interest in religion and film. For those undertaking study in this area it is probably essential reading, not simply because of the scope of its content but because of the clarity with which important concepts are explained.' - Eleanor Jackson, University of Leicester, UK

• Introduction, John Lyden; Part I History of the Interaction between Religion and Film: Focus on Western Christianity; Chapter 1 Silent Cinema and Religion: An Overview (1895—1930), Terry Lindvall; Chapter 2 The Era of Censorship (1930—1967), Andrew Quicke; Chapter 3 The Roman Catholic Church and Cinema (1967 to the Present), Peter Malone; Chapter 4 Modern Protestant Approaches to Film (1960 to the Present), Bryan Stone; Part II Depictions of and by Religious Practitioners in Films; Chapter 5 Judaism, Melanie J. Wright; Chapter 6 Christianity, Craig Detweiler; Chapter 7 Islam, Amir Hussain; Chapter 8 Hinduism, Rachel Dwyer; Chapter 9 Buddhism, Francisca Cho; Chapter 10 Postcolonial Religious Syncretism: Focus on the Philippines, Peru, and Mexico, Antonio D. Sison; Chapter 11 Religion in Japanese Film: Focus on Anime, Jolyon Baraka Thomas; Chapter 12 New Religious Movements, Paul Thomas; Part III Academic Approaches to the Study of Religion and Film; Chapter 13 Feminism, Gaye Williams Ortiz; Chapter 14 Audience Reception, Clive Marsh; Chapter 15 Cultural Theory and Cultural Studies, Gordon Lynch; Chapter 16 Psychoanalysis, Kent Brintnall; Chapter 17 Theological Approaches, Robert K. Johnston; Part IV Categories Applicable to Religion and Film Studies; Chapter 18 Narrative, Roy M. Anker; Chapter 19 Redemption, Christopher Deacy; Chapter 20 Apocalyptic, Conrad Ostwalt; Chapter 21 Heroes and Superheroes, Robert Jewett, John Lawrence; Chapter 22 Horror and the Demonic, Douglas E. Cowan; Chapter 23 Jesus and Christ-Figures, Adele Reinhartz; Chapter 24 Iconography, Diane Apostolos-Cappadona; Chapter 25 Sacrifice, Jon Pahl; Chapter 26 Ethics, Jolyon Mitchell;

'A young field - the study of religion and film - has come of age with the publication of this wonderful volume. Comprising essays by the leading scholars of the subject, this book illuminates how religions have responded to films, how films have responded to religions, and how we might best go about interpreting what this reveals about our culture.' - Joel Martin, University of Massachusetts, USA 'The Routledge Companion to Religion and Film shows a new academic field finally coming of age. Lyden's collection is comprehensive, interdisciplinary, and conscientiously designed. Contributors are experts in their fields and intelligently weave together the complex threads of theory, method, aesthetics, and belief. This is a book I want on my own shelf - but more importantly, it's a book I want my students to read. Expect The Routledge Companion to become a staple on Religion and Film courses everywhere.' - Rachel Wagner, Ithaca College, USA 'This volume contains a wealth of well-presented and detailed information that will be of use to those with an interest in religion and film. For those undertaking study in this area it is probably essential reading, not simply because of the scope of its content but because of the clarity with which important concepts are explained.' - Eleanor Jackson, University of Leicester, UK

• Introduction, John Lyden; Part I History of the Interaction between Religion and Film: Focus on Western Christianity; Chapter 1 Silent Cinema and Religion: An Overview (1895—1930), Terry Lindvall; Chapter 2 The Era of Censorship (1930—1967), Andrew Quicke; Chapter 3 The Roman Catholic Church and Cinema (1967 to the Present), Peter Malone; Chapter 4 Modern Protestant Approaches to Film (1960 to the Present), Bryan Stone; Part II Depictions of and by Religious Practitioners in Films; Chapter 5 Judaism, Melanie J. Wright; Chapter 6 Christianity, Craig Detweiler; Chapter 7 Islam, Amir Hussain; Chapter 8 Hinduism, Rachel Dwyer; Chapter 9 Buddhism, Francisca Cho; Chapter 10 Postcolonial Religious Syncretism: Focus on the Philippines, Peru, and Mexico, Antonio D. Sison; Chapter 11 Religion in Japanese Film: Focus on Anime, Jolyon Baraka Thomas; Chapter 12 New Religious Movements, Paul Thomas; Part III Academic Approaches to the Study of Religion and Film; Chapter 13 Feminism, Gaye Williams Ortiz; Chapter 14 Audience Reception, Clive Marsh; Chapter 15 Cultural Theory and Cultural Studies, Gordon Lynch; Chapter 16 Psychoanalysis, Kent Brintnall; Chapter 17 Theological Approaches, Robert K. Johnston; Part IV Categories Applicable to Religion and Film Studies; Chapter 18 Narrative, Roy M. Anker; Chapter 19 Redemption, Christopher Deacy; Chapter 20 Apocalyptic, Conrad Ostwalt; Chapter 21 Heroes and Superheroes, Robert Jewett, John Lawrence; Chapter 22 Horror and the Demonic, Douglas E. Cowan; Chapter 23 Jesus and Christ-Figures, Adele Reinhartz; Chapter 24 Iconography, Diane Apostolos-Cappadona; Chapter 25 Sacrifice, Jon Pahl; Chapter 26 Ethics, Jolyon Mitchell;