The Da Vinci Code Adventure On the Trail of Fact, Legend, Faith, & Film Author: Mike Gunn, with Greg and Jenn Wright ISBN: 0-975-9577-9-1 Library of Congress Control Number: 2006925932 Price: $14.95 264 Pages Publisher: Hollywood Jesus Books Distributor: Ingram Binding: Trade Paper Pub. Date: May 2006 Category: Literary Criticism / Spirituality and Culture Those who have read The Da Vinci Code know that Dan Brown has led his readers on a wild, improbable, and thrilling adventure. He wants you to question what you've been told all these years. And sure—that's half the fun! Here’s the other half. The Da Vinci Code Adventure doesn't merely talk about The Da Vinci Code and its themes. It directly tackles Dan Brown's text, taking both fans and casual readers well into the next leg of Brown's compelling and fascinating theological exploration—and this is what Brown is really after. Pastor Mike Gunn is your guide through both The Da Vinci Code itself and the dizzying maze of Scripture, contemporary scholarship, philosophy, historical documents, Church tradition, and faith-oriented films that tell the rest of this intriguing story. Mike and his team of investigators analyze Dan Brown's text a handful of chapters at a time, closely examining his portrayal of Opus Dei, the Priory of Sion, the Knights Templar, the Masons, Hieros Gamos, the sacred feminine, and the Council of Nicaea, among other topics. The structure of these investigations is inspired directly by the text of The Da Vinci Code, closely following the outline of Brown's narrative. Along the way, your guides present a broad perspective on how films have portrayed Jesus, the mysteries of the Christian faith, and the quest for the Holy Grail—everything from Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade to Mel Gibson's Passion, from The Last Temptation of Christ to The Omega Code, and much much more.	More Info Endorsements About the Author Excerpt Retail Purchase
Two Roads through Narnia Literary Analysis and Spiritual Commentary Editor: Greg Wright Contributors: Kathy Bledsoe, George Rosok, Jenn Wright Introduction: Greg Wright ISBN: 0-975-9577-5-9 Library of Congress Control Number: 2005933876 Price: $12.95 200 Pages Publisher: Hollywood Jesus Books Distributor: Ingram Binding: Trade Paper Pub. Date: October 2005 Category: Spirituality and Culture Fifty years ago, celebrated author and Christian apologist C. S. Lewis completed what would eventually become a classic of children's literature: The Chronicles of Narnia. Originally conceived as a trilogy of novellas, the series began with the publication of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe and apocalyptically culminated, after a total of seven volumes had been published, in The Last Battle. Most champions of the Chronicles laud the series for its allegorical retelling of the Gospel. But the success of the Chronicles of Narnia is not only due to its spiritual appeal. Two Roads through Narnia makes the case that the Chronicles are best appreciated by understanding the books from both literary and spiritual standpoints. The essays in this volume analyze each individual story first as literature, then for spiritual symbolism.	More Info Excerpt Retail Purchase
“A Must-Read!” —Xoanon, TheOneRing.net Retail purchases ship within 48 hours. Order today! Peter Jackson in Perspective The Power Behind Cinema's The Lord of the Rings A Look at Hollywood's Take on Tolkien's Epic Tale Author: Greg Wright Foreword: David Bruce ISBN: 0-975-9577-0-8 Library of Congress Control Number:2004111035 Price: $13.95 212 Pages Publisher: Hollywood Jesus Books Distributor: Ingram Binding: Trade Paper Pub. Date: September 2004 Category: Spirituality and Culture This volume brings under one cover the dozens of essays and lectures that first began appearing at the website HollywoodJesus.com in December of 2001. Since then, Greg Wright has analyzed and anticipated the cinematic choices of director Peter Jackson with almost prophetic critical insight. He rightly attributes the success of Jackson's trilogy to the power of film itself, the power of Jackson's artistry and the original power of J. R. R. Tolkien's literary masterwork. In so doing, Wright provides an educational, entertaining and respectful look at the process of bringing a much-loved novel to the screen. With his first book, Tolkien in Perspective (VMI, 2003), Wright stepped forward as a “moderating and non-reactionary guide” to the confusion of voices regarding The Lord of the Rings. In assembling a comprehensive and engaging discussion of Peter Jackson's award-winning adaptation, Wright now moves to the front of the pack. Nowhere else in print is there to be found such an extensive examination of the spiritual and artistic implications of the 21st Century's first cinematic masterwork.	More Info Endorsements About the Author Excerpt Retail Purchase
Tolkien in Perspective Sifting the Gold from the Glitter A Look at the Unsettling Power of Tolkien's Mythology Author: Greg Wright ISBN: 0-9712311-6-8 Price: $13.95 Publisher: VMI Distributor: Faithworks Binding: Trade Paper Pub. Date: October 2003 Category: Theology Over the last fifty years, The Lord of the Rings has been lauded as "The Book of the Twentieth Century," and called "required reading in every Christian household." It has been attacked by literary critics and religious leaders. Its detractors are many; its defenders are legion. But there is another option. "The chief purpose of life, for any one of us," Tolkien said, "is to increase according to our capacity our knowledge of God by all the means we have, and to be moved by it to praise and thanks." After fifty years, it's about time to get a real handle on dealing with Tolkien's work in the way Tolkien intended. For many, The Lord of the Rings has proven little more than a distraction from what Tolkien called the "chief purpose of life," while still remaining a terribly neglected means of bringing others to praise and thanks.	More Info Endorsements About the Author Excerpt Retail Purchase
Hollywood Jesus Reviews 2006-2007 Editors: Greg and Jenn Wright Introduction: Greg Wright ISBN-10: 0-9787554-3-X ISBN-13: 978-0-9787554-3-0 Library of Congress Control Number: 2007942541 Price: $17.95 400 Pages Publisher: Hollywood Jesus Books Distributor: Ingram Binding: Trade Paper Pub. Date: December 2007 Street Date: December 15, 2007 Category: Spirituality and Culture The summer of 2007 was the centerpiece of a record boxoffice year for Hollywood, with sales rebounding from near-disastrous levels in previous seasons. The summer of three-quels played the major role, but there were major surprises that Captain Jack, Spidey, Shrek, and Jason Bourne could not deliver. Surprises like Facing the Giants, the follow-up to the Sherwood Pictures indie hit Flywheel. But that wasn't all. Spirituality played special roles in films like Children of Men and Pan's Labyrinth, too. This year's collection of reviews covers 160 top films, every one of them reviewed from HollywoodJesus.com's spiritual perspective. The ideas that move the world infuse the cinema, and audiences are paying attention more than ever. Into the darkness of the theatre comes a great light. God is behind the screen and Jesus is in the seats. Take a close look when you're there.	Retail Purchase
Hollywood Jesus Reviews 2005-2006 Editors: Greg and Jenn Wright Introduction: Melinda Ledman ISBN-10: 0-9787554-1-3 ISBN-13: 978-0-9787554-1-6 Library of Congress Control Number: 2006939369 Price: $16.95 300 Pages Publisher: Hollywood Jesus Books Distributor: Ingram Binding: Trade Paper Pub. Date: December 2006 Street Date: December 15, 2006 Category: Spirituality and Culture From the summer of 2005 through the spring of 2006, ticket sales rebounded from the near-disaster of the previous twelve months. Leading the charge were fantasy films and comic book franchises, with Superman, Batman, Harry Potter, Aslan the Lion, and Captain Jack Sparrow captivating wide audiences. King Kong even scaled more than the Empire State Building, grabbing a couple handfuls of year-end honors. But that wasn't all. Spirituality made new inroads with films about missionaries, ministers, and Madea. This year's collection of reviews covers 100 top films, every one of them reviewed from HollywoodJesus.com's spiritual perspective. The ideas that move the world infuse the cinema, and audiences are still paying attention. Into the darkness of the theatre comes a great light. God is behind the screen, and Jesus is in the seats. Take a close look the next time you're there.	Retail Purchase
Hollywood Jesus Reviews 2004-2005 Editors: Greg and Jenn Wright Introduction: Mike Furches ISBN: 0-9759577-4-0 Library of Congress Control Number: 2005933875 Price: $14.95 252 Pages Publisher: Hollywood Jesus Books Distributor: Ingram Binding: Trade Paper Pub. Date: October 2005 Street Date: November 1, 2005 Category: Spirituality and Culture Boxoffice figures dropped dramatically between the summers of 2004 and 2005. From August through July, more and more audiences were taking their dollars elsewhere. Gone were the grand metaphyspectacles of the previous year. Where was Harry? Where was Frodo? Where was Spidey, man? Not even George Lucas or The Incredibles seemed able to save the day. But was all lost? Did twelve months of film have nothing worthwhile to say? Hardly. Spirituality still rocks Hollywood’s world. This year's collection of reviews covers 90 top films, every one of them reviewed from HollywoodJesus.com's spiritual perspective. The ideas that move the world infuse the cinema, and audiences are still paying attention. Into the darkness of the theatre comes a great light. God is behind the screen, and Jesus is in the seats. Take a close look the next time you're there.	More Info Excerpt Retail Purchase
Hollywood Jesus Reviews 2003-2004 Editors: Greg and Jenn Wright Introduction: David Bruce ISBN: 0-9759577-1-6 Library of Congress Control Number: 2004114569 Price: $14.95 240 Pages Publisher: Hollywood Jesus Books Distributor: Ingram Binding: Trade Paper Pub. Date: October 2004 Street Date: November 1, 2004 Category: Spirituality and Culture The Return of the King. Spider-Man 2. The Prisoner of Azkaban. The Passion of the Christ. Bruce Almighty... The twelve months spanning August 2003 through July 2004 once again brought a full slate of award winners, boxoffice champs, crowd pleasers and critics' darlings. But this year, the movies seemed bigger, grander and more spiritually aware. Notice has been served. This collection of reviews covers it all: 83 of the last year's top picks, and all of them reviewed from HollywoodJesus.com's unique perspective. Since 1997, the Hollywood Jesus website has been at the forefront of a new approach to the global film culture. The ideas that move the world infuse the cinema, and audiences are paying attention. More and more, what audiences find in the darkness of the theatre is the dawn of a spiritual reawakening. God is on the screen, and Jesus is in the seats. Take a close look the next time you're there.	More Info Excerpt Retail Purchase

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