Religious Studies and Popular Fiction: What Does Dan Brown Have to Do With the Ivory Tower?

In this article the authors discuss the problems and prospects of engaging popular fiction in the academy, particularly in religious studies. Utilizing Dan Brown as the example par excellence, the authors argue that while Brown's novels, particularly The Lost Symbol, appeal to a culture of cons...

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Authors: Scott, Mark S. M. (Author) ; Zuidema, Jason 1978- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: University of Saskatchewan [2011]
In: Journal of religion and popular culture
Year: 2011, Volume: 23, Issue: 3, Pages: 372-381
Further subjects:B religious studies theory
B The Da Vinci Code
B Symbolism
B Dan Brown
B The Lost Symbol
B Cultural Theory
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