Tuesday, November 08, 2005
Irreverent
Like lego? Like bible stories? Like The Brick Testament?
The current issue of Rolling Stone magazine (6 October 2005 with Evangeline Lilly on the cover) has a piece on The Brick Testament as part of their cover story, the “Hot List 2005”. Under the category "Hot Blasphemy" the short article (found on page 98) features an illustration of Jesus on the cross (from The Law section of the website), provides a quote from creator Brendan Powell Smith, and lovingly describes the project as "filthier than Hustler", "more violent then The Sopranos", and "the greatest story ever told." (source)The stories are individually rated as containing nudity, sexual content, violence and cursing. I think these creative retellings have great value in re-applying some of the shock value of our literature and, although some of the author's additions/visuals are cheap shots, also provides some insightful satire.
Visit the Brick Testament here.
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Craig (mars-hill) Tuesday, November 08, 2005
2 Comments:
Craig, I agree wholeheartedly about the shock value and the off-the-beaten track exploration of narrative. Perfect for bored "church kids", I think :)
Also, I dare that guy to do the entire book of Song of Songs! :p
Sadly though, his interpretation would probably be more biblical than many theologians would like it to be...
Personally I think there is *no* way that book can be "spiritualised" at all.
Sadly though, his interpretation would probably be more biblical than many theologians would like it to be...
Personally I think there is *no* way that book can be "spiritualised" at all.