Includes bibliographical references (pages 162-180) and indexes.
Prologue : Pauline theology takes in the movies -- Star wars and "the force" of Paul's gospel -- Amadeus : sin, salvation, and Salieri -- A separate peace with Adam's fall -- The mysterious God of Tender mercies -- Righteous Gentiles in Grand Canyon -- Tootsie and the comfort of Christ -- Earthen vessels and Ordinary people -- Empire of the sun and the death of innocence -- The disguise of vengeance in Pale rider -- Works of darkness in Red dawn -- Epilogue : "Saint" Paul and Dead Poets Society