Don't stop believin'
pop culture and religion from Ben Hur to …
Barry Taylor
176 pages | ~5 hrs
Don't stop believin'
pop culture and religion from Ben Hur to zombies
By Barry Taylor
In a world where sacred and secular boundaries blur, this illuminating exploration reveals how divine themes pulse through the heart of American popular culture. From Elvis Presley's spiritual magnetism to Facebook's digital communion, from Nike's aspirational messaging to Stephen King's moral landscapes, everyday cultural touchstones carry profound theological significance that shapes our spiritual understanding.
Spanning seven decades of American cultural evolution, this thoughtful guide examines 101 influential figures and phenomena that have quietly woven religious meaning into our collective consciousness. Through careful analysis of film, television, music, literature, sports, art, fashion, and digital media, readers discover how popular culture serves as an unexpected vehicle for spiritual reflection and growth.
Rather than dismissing mainstream entertainment as spiritually empty, this work invites readers to recognize the sacred conversations happening all around us. Each entry illuminates how cultural icons and trends reflect humanity's deepest questions about meaning, purpose, morality, and transcendence. The chronological journey from 1950 to today reveals how our spiritual landscape has evolved alongside technological and cultural shifts.
Perfect for spiritual seekers who engage with contemporary culture, this accessible resource demonstrates that divine wisdom often emerges from the most unexpected sources. Contributors bring scholarly insight while maintaining readability, helping readers develop a more nuanced understanding of how faith and popular culture intersect in meaningful ways.
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Religion
- ✓ Explore Popular culture
- ✓ Explore Rezeption
- ✓ Explore Christentum
- ✓ Explore History
- ✓ Explore Religious aspects
- ✓ Explore Christianity
- ✓ Explore United states, religion
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Details
- Published
- 2012
- Publisher
- Westminster John Knox Press
- ISBN-13
- 9780664235055
- ISBN-10
- 0664235050
- Pages
- 176
- Language
- EN
