Reel Parables: Life Lessons from Popular Films

Reel Parables: Life Lessons from Popular Films
ISBN-10
0809144581
ISBN-13
9780809144587
Category
Motion pictures
Pages
198
Language
English
Published
2008
Publisher
Paulist Press
Author
James Hogan

Description

Articulates the Christian truths within some of our most popular films that move us closer to our God.

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