Cinema, black suffering, and theodicy: modern God

"This book analyzes how films depict God when black characters experience suffering and tragedy to elucidate how cinema often portrays a God that is considered supportive, yet who does little to mitigate suffering. This sparks theodical contemplation on the role of divinity in protecting people...

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Main Author: Lee, Shayne (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Lanham ; Boulder ; New York ; London Lexington Books [2022]
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Summary:"This book analyzes how films depict God when black characters experience suffering and tragedy to elucidate how cinema often portrays a God that is considered supportive, yet who does little to mitigate suffering. This sparks theodical contemplation on the role of divinity in protecting people from the consequences of human depravity"--
Physical Description:v, 235 Seiten 24 cm
ISBN:9781666904215

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