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9780801029523

Performing the Sacred

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  • ISBN13:

    9780801029523

  • ISBN10:

    080102952X

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2009-08-01
  • Publisher: Baker Academic

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Summary

Christian theatre has rich roots, from ancient Hebrew dramas to medieval plays, but where does it fit in today's media-saturated society?Performing the Sacred is a fascinating dialogue between a theologian and theatre artist, offering the first full-scale exploration of theatre and theology. The authors illuminate the importance of live performance in a virtual world, of preserving the ancient art form of storytelling by becoming the story. Theologically, theatre reflects Christianity's central doctrines--incarnation, community, and presence--enhancing the human creative experience and simultaneously engaging viewers on multiple levels.This Engaging Culture series title will be a key volume for those interested in theatre as well as drama practitioners, worship leaders, and culture makers.

Author Biography

Todd E. Johnson (PhD, University of Notre Dame) is the William K. and Delores S. Brehm Associate Professor of Worship, Theology, and the Arts at Fuller Theological Seminary. He is an ordained minister in the Evangelical Covenant Church and the editor of The Conviction of Things Not Seen. Dale Savidge (PhD, University of South Carolina) is the executive director and founding member of Christians in Theatre Arts (CITA). He is professor of theatre and chair of the theatre arts department at North Greenville University and has traveled the world as a theatre artist.

Table of Contents

Forewordp. 7
Introduction: Todd and Dale Go to the Theatrep. 9
A Survey of Christianity and Theatre in Historyp. 19
The Theology of the Theatrical Processp. 51
Live Theatre in a Virtual Worldp. 77
The Christian at Work: Being an Artist in the Theatrep. 97
The Christian at Play: Being an Audience in the Theatrep. 117
Conclusion: Dale and Todd Return to the Theatrep. 137
Notesp. 149
Bibliographyp. 163
Indexp. 171
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