Scaring the Hell Out of You: Scare-Tactics, Christian Horror Houses, and the Apocalypse of John

Western Christians are increasingly uncomfortable with the use of scare tactics in Christian proclamation and evangelism. An exception to this trend can be found in the seasonal theatrical production of Christian horror houses targeting youth in America. These productions are growing in popularity a...

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Main Author: Stewart, Alexander E. 1979- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Brill 2017
In: Journal of youth and theology
Year: 2017, Volume: 16, Issue: 2, Pages: 165-184
RelBib Classification:CB Christian life; spirituality
CH Christianity and Society
HA Bible
RG Pastoral care
RH Evangelization; Christian media
ZA Social sciences
Further subjects:B Revelation Apocalypse of John rhetoric fear appeals scare tactics Hell House horror houses Jonathan Edwards
Online Access: Volltext (Verlag)

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