Larry Kreitzer is a Tutor for Graduates and Tutor of New Testament at Regent's Park College, Oxford

• Foreword; Abbreviations; Introduction; The Journey of the Magi: intimations of passion in the birth narratives; Heart of Darkness: the abominating horror/whore; 'The decisive hour of judgment': good confronts evil in high noon and outland; The Handmaid's Tale: 'blessed are the silent'; 'Bread and circuses': christian history according to the world of star trek; Conclusion; Bibliography; Indexes;

"Kreitzer's meticulous attention to available resources is impressive...He is a man of immense knowledge concerning diverse and esoteric approaches to biblical studies, cinema and literature. He clearly presents a set of goals in the beginning of each chapter, and at the end of each chapter reiterates what the goals were and how they were achieved...The detailed descriptions of the relevant films and literature make it possible for the reader who has not viewed or read the works to still grasp the points being made...Overall, this book is an excellent resource for sources concerned with literature, film and biblical studies. The author does a good job summarizing the research done in all three areas of study. The bibliography is impressive, as are the footnotes." -Religious Education, Spring 2003

Larry Kreitzer is a Tutor for Graduates and Tutor of New Testament at Regent's Park College, Oxford

• Foreword; Abbreviations; Introduction; The Journey of the Magi: intimations of passion in the birth narratives; Heart of Darkness: the abominating horror/whore; 'The decisive hour of judgment': good confronts evil in high noon and outland; The Handmaid's Tale: 'blessed are the silent'; 'Bread and circuses': christian history according to the world of star trek; Conclusion; Bibliography; Indexes;

"Kreitzer's meticulous attention to available resources is impressive...He is a man of immense knowledge concerning diverse and esoteric approaches to biblical studies, cinema and literature. He clearly presents a set of goals in the beginning of each chapter, and at the end of each chapter reiterates what the goals were and how they were achieved...The detailed descriptions of the relevant films and literature make it possible for the reader who has not viewed or read the works to still grasp the points being made...Overall, this book is an excellent resource for sources concerned with literature, film and biblical studies. The author does a good job summarizing the research done in all three areas of study. The bibliography is impressive, as are the footnotes." -Religious Education, Spring 2003

Larry Kreitzer is a Tutor for Graduates and Tutor of New Testament at Regent's Park College, Oxford

• Foreword; Abbreviations; Introduction; The Journey of the Magi: intimations of passion in the birth narratives; Heart of Darkness: the abominating horror/whore; 'The decisive hour of judgment': good confronts evil in high noon and outland; The Handmaid's Tale: 'blessed are the silent'; 'Bread and circuses': christian history according to the world of star trek; Conclusion; Bibliography; Indexes;

"Kreitzer's meticulous attention to available resources is impressive...He is a man of immense knowledge concerning diverse and esoteric approaches to biblical studies, cinema and literature. He clearly presents a set of goals in the beginning of each chapter, and at the end of each chapter reiterates what the goals were and how they were achieved...The detailed descriptions of the relevant films and literature make it possible for the reader who has not viewed or read the works to still grasp the points being made...Overall, this book is an excellent resource for sources concerned with literature, film and biblical studies. The author does a good job summarizing the research done in all three areas of study. The bibliography is impressive, as are the footnotes." -Religious Education, Spring 2003