Creating Scripts from the Bible
Dale Savidge
Calvin Symposium on Worship 2009
The Bible is a rich source of dramatic material for worship. From medieval tropes to contemporary sketches, this workshop surveyed the ways people have adapted scripture for performance and then formed groups to create original scripture plays.
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Book
Performing the Sacred: Theology and Theatre in Dialogue
by Todd E. Johnson and Dale Savidge (Baker Academic, 2009)
Christian theatre has rich roots, from ancient Hebrew dramas to medieval plays, but where does it fit in today's media-saturated society? This book is a fascinating dialogue between a theologian and theatre artist, offering the first full-scale exploration of theatre and theology.
Performing the Sacred: Theology and Theatre in Dialogueby Todd E. Johnson and Dale Savidge (Baker Academic, 2009)
Christian theatre has rich roots, from ancient Hebrew dramas to medieval plays, but where does it fit in today's media-saturated society? This book is a fascinating dialogue between a theologian and theatre artist, offering the first full-scale exploration of theatre and theology.
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