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Remote Virtue: A Christian Guide to Intentional Media Viewing
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Remote Virtue: A Christian Guide to Intentional Media Viewing
Current price: $55.00
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Remote Virtue: A Christian Guide to Intentional Media Viewing
Current price: $55.00
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Size: Hardcover
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Television and movies shape popular culture, with audiences often unaware of how media messages influence the way they think, act, and view the world. In this enlightening guide, author Jen Letherer interprets film and television shows from a Christian standpoint, revealing how beliefs and values portrayed on the big and small screens often impact the moral conduct of daily viewers. This book provides the tools for Christians to discern the implicit and explicit messages found within this medium, and shows how motion pictures can improve or erode religious principles and a spiritual way of life.
In a conversational tone, the work combines classic film theory, an assessment of story structure, and faith-based film criticism to delve into meaning and interpretations of popular movies and shows. Highlighted television programs include
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