The sacred in fantastic fandom: essays on the intersection of religion and pop culture
"In this book, essayists investigate fan activities connected to books, film, and online games, such as Harry Potter-themed weddings, using The Hobbit as a sacred text, and taking on heroic roles in World of Warcraft. Popular culture is revealed to be a fertile source of religious and spiritual...
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| Format: | Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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| Published: |
Jefferson, North Carolina
McFarland & Company, Inc.
[2019]
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| In: | Year: 2019 |
| Volumes / Articles: | Show volumes/articles. |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Holy books
/ Religion
/ Fan
/ Pop culture
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| Further subjects: | B
Collection of essays
B Popular Culture Religious aspects B Religion and culture B Fans (Persons) |
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| Summary: | "In this book, essayists investigate fan activities connected to books, film, and online games, such as Harry Potter-themed weddings, using The Hobbit as a sacred text, and taking on heroic roles in World of Warcraft. Popular culture is revealed to be a fertile source of religious and spiritual creativity in the contemporary world"-- |
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| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| ISBN: | 1476670838 |