The Judeo-Christian God on ScreenI noted a review of the book here.
How do filmmakers go about depicting God on screen? How does one present a non-anthropomorphic god in the visual medium while still maintaining his lack of physicality? Although Christianity does allow for an element of anthropomorphism in the figure of Jesus, the issue is not without complication, for it necessitates making visually clear the idea that this is a divinity made flesh. A range of techniques has been used to show both God and Jesus over the years, with some fascinating changes in the portrayal of these figures on screen in recent depictions.
See Also: Screening Divinity (Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Press, 2019).
By Lisa Maurice
Associate Professor
Department of Classical Studies
July 2020
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