Author Description
The Study Of The Reciprocal Relationship Between The Bible And Popular Culture Has Blossomed In The Past Few Decades, And The Time Seems Ripe For A Broadly-conceived Work That Assesses The Current State Of The Field, Offers Examples Of Work In That Field, And Suggests Future Directions For Further Study. This Handbook Includes A Wide Range Of Topics Organized Under Several Broad Themes, Including Biblical Characters (such As Adam, Eve, David And Jesus) And Themes (like Creation, Hell, And Apocalyptic) In Popular Culture; The Bible In Popular Cultural Genres (for Example, Film, Comics, And Jazz); And Lived Examples (such As Museums And Theme Parks). The Handbook Concludes With A Section Taking Stock Of Methodologies And The Impact Of The Field On Teaching And Publishing. The Oxford Handbook Of The Bible And American Popular Culture Represents A Major Contribution To The Field By Some Of Its Leading Practitioners, And Will Be A Key Resource For The Future Development Of The Study Of Both The Bible And Its Role In American Popular Culture.
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THE THESIS
This volume investigates the reciprocal relationship between biblical narratives and American popular culture to assess the current state of the field and propose future research trajectories. Edited by Dan W. Clanton, Jr. and Terry R. Clark, the handbook compiles contributions from leading practitioners to provide a comprehensive framework for analyzing how biblical characters, themes, and motifs permeate contemporary media and public life.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Analysis of biblical figures such as Adam, Eve, David, and Jesus within modern media.
- Examination of thematic representations including Creation, Hell, and Apocalyptic imagery.
- Studies on the Bible's presence in specific genres like film, comics, and jazz.
- Investigations into lived examples of biblical influence in museums and theme parks.
- A concluding section on pedagogical methodologies and the impact of the field on publishing.
Scope Limits
- The text focuses primarily on the American context and does not provide an exhaustive global survey of biblical reception.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts identify this handbook as a foundational resource for scholars and students interested in the intersection of religious studies and media culture. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose and the breadth of the interdisciplinary approaches presented by the contributors.
Page Count:
640
Publication Date:
2020-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
019046142X
ISBN-13:
9780190461423
Religion
Sociology of Religion
Media Studies
American Studies
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