Whenever we read the Gospels, we visualize what we're reading. In essence, it's like we're directing a little film that plays in our minds. As a way to explore that important interpretative dynamic, Jesus films can provide an external reference point for us. In this talk Dr. John Anthony Dunne will help us think about our internal, private films in relation to the external, public ones that have been a major part of film history since the inception of filmmaking at the end of the 19th century. In doing so, he introduces us to his forthcoming book, co-authored with his colleague Dr. Jeannine K. Brown, which is entitled, The Greatest Story Ever Retold: Envisioning Jesus Narratives from Gospels to Film (Baker), focusing especially on The Chosen—the hit, multi-season streaming show about Jesus and the disciples.

John Anthony Dunne (PhD, University of St Andrews) is associate professor of New Testament at Bethel Seminary in St Paul, MN, the editor and co-host of 'The Two Cities' podcast, and the author of the forthcoming book, The Mountains Shall Drip Sweet Wine: A Biblical Theology of Alcohol (Zondervan).