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Performing the Sacred: Theology and Theatre in Dialogue (Engaging Culture) ReviewI have a friend who once asked an actor what his religion was, and the actor replied, "The theatre is my church." If you're the kind of person who is equally moved when attending either a church service or a serious play, this book is for you. Or, if you are like the actor and wonder why you GET MORE FROM a play than a church service, you'll definitely want to pick up this book.
Todd E. Johnson and Dale Savidge have brought together a wonderful set of perspectives in PERFORMING THE SACRED: THEOLOGY AND THEATRE IN DIALOGUE(Grand Rapids, MI: BakerAcademic, 2009). This book is part of BakerAcademic's Engaging Culture series, which the series' editors describe as resources to "help Christians respond with theological discernment to our contemporary culture." Johnson is a professor at Fuller Theological Seminary, while Savidge teaches theater at North Greenville University as he serves as executive director of Christians in Theatre Arts (CITA).
The book is divided into four main sections. First Dale Savidge gives us a historical overview of the relationship between theatre and Christianity through the centuries. Second Todd E. Johnson looks at theological themes that are especially present in theatre (incarnation, community, and presence). Third Todd E. Johnson looks at why visual and recorded media will never completely win out over live theater. In this section, he makes some interesting observations from a theatre perspective on why house churches and emerging churches are thriving alongside mega churches and their video campuses. Four Dale Savidge looks at the common suspicions between actors and churches that leads to mutual alienation. In a final chapter the two discuss what the church can learn, and cannot learn, from theatre in communicating God's story to the world.
This is a lively, interesting discussion of the interplay between the arts (whether visual or performing) and theology and should appeal to anyone interested in a fresh perspective on either. Theatre classes that include segments on history and religion might consider purchasing the book, while seminary classes on drama and the arts should definitely put it on the reading list. Advocates of house churches and emerging churches should also familiarize themselves with Johnson and Savidge's important argument.
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