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ings of the opposition between good and evil, that is widespread in society and also influences political thinking. The transmission of the Bible in film is not linear. The references to sacred texts, narratives, characters, symbols and reflections that can be found in film production are enacted within a thick and complex intertwining of the history of music, drama, fine arts, architecture and popular cultures. Although the relationship between Bible and film is so broad, the topic has tended to attract scholars in the fields of biblical studies, theology or the study of religion rather than from other disciplines. The research often therefore mirrors a specific interest in religion, rather than other questions related to film as a medium. Nevertheless, research into Bible and film is highly varied today, which explains the range of approaches and concerns gathered in this volume. The strength of this Companion lies precisely in this profile: it gives voice to re- nowned scholars who present very diverse analyses of the relationship between biblical tradition and film. Its kaleidoscopic character will surely stimulate further research in this fascinating domain. In spite of its methodological diversity, the vol- ume is somewhat homogenous in its own context of production: most of the au- thors are based in North America, with a few from the Netherlands or Germany. Perhaps this scholarly base is a limit of the volume, but the resulting collection still opens a truly interdisciplinary conversation. The T&T Clark Companion to the Bible and Film proves that research on the Bible and film has entered a new phase: now established within the canon of scholarly studies, it is flourishing in ways that enhance theology and biblical studies, the study of religion and also film and media studies. Bibliography Paini, Dominique / Scarpetta, Guy, 1985, Interview with Jean-Luc Godard, Press documentation at the Berlinale, Swiss National Film Archives. Filmography Je vous salue, Marie (Jean-Luc Godard, FR/CH 1985). The Passion of the Christ (Mel Gibson, US 2004). Su re (Giovanni Columbu, IT 2013). Book Review: T&T Clark Companion to the Bible and Film | 165www.jrfm.eu 2020, 6/1, 163–165