READING IS BELIEVING: The Christian Faith Through Literature and Film
David S. Cunningham, . . Brazos, $18.99 (240pp) ISBN 978-1-58743-044-2
There is something truly wonderful about the power of a good story. Cunningham, a professor at Seabury-Western Theological Seminary, demonstrates how that power can be used to enliven the historic faith of the church. After a helpful introduction to the Apostles' Creed, Cunningham takes each of its 12 articles and uses a book or film (or both) to illustrate how the creedal statement connects with our ordinary lives. His purpose is to help Christians "understand, embrace, cherish and practice their faith" in a way that will be accessible to readers who lack extensive background in theology. His innovative use of these stories will certainly help readers do just that, regardless of their previous training. Each chapter begins with a discussion (which is sometimes a bit too much like a lecture) of the theology behind the article in question. His best insights are found in the stimulating remarks about the stories themselves, like Shakespeare's
Reviewed on: 10/21/2002
Genre: Nonfiction