Rhonda Burnette-Bletsch

The Greatest Story Ever Retold

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“The Greatest Story Ever Retold is a valuable contribution to the study of Bible and visual culture. Unlike previous works, which tend to prioritize film over textual analysis, Dunne and Brown pay attention to the interpretation of both modern and ancient media without privileging either. Their skillful exploration of over two hundred Jesus films produces surprising insights into traditional topics, such as the synoptic problem, the Gospel genre, and narrative criticism. More importantly, the authors invite readers to recognize their own assumptions about the Jesus story and develop a deeper appreciation for the art of biblical interpretation. They present the interpretive nature of the Gospels and Jesus films not as a problem to be solved but as a reality to be acknowledged and studied. This volume is sure to help readers engage biblical literature and Jesus films more thoughtfully and with a clearer understanding of their own roles as interpreters.”