Orbiting the Text: Exploring How Film Interpretations Shape Audience Background Knowledge and Challenge Biblical Text

July 1, 2025

7:00 - 8:30 PM EST

Led by: Erin Sams

When you think of the Exodus, do Charlton Heston and Yul Brynner automatically come to mind? Or perhaps Donny Osmond occupies the space of Joseph. During this session we will explore the first question of Phil Ruge-Jones’ Biblical Performance Criticism: “What kind of audience impact have you witnessed with biblical text?” Using various film examples, attendees will consider how film impacts communal biblical knowledge and how storytellers can bridge the gap between film and text.

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