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Don't stop believin' : pop culture and religion from Ben Hur to zombies / edited by Robert K. Johnston, Craig Detweiler, and Barry Taylor. - 1st ed. - Louisville, KY : Westminster John Knox Press, �2012. - xxii, 217 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Includes bibliographical references.

Fifties -- Sixties -- Seventies -- Eighties -- Nineties -- Aughties -- Mystery discerning business.

Elvis Presley. Andy Warhol. Nike. Stephen King. Ellen DeGeneres. Sim City. Facebook. These American pop culture icons are just a few examples of entries you will find in this fascinating guide to religion and popular culture. Arranged chronologically from 1950 to the present, this accessible work explores the theological themes in 101 well-established figures and trends from film, television, video games, music, sports, art, fashion, and literature. This book is ideal for anyone who has an interest in popular culture and its impact on our spiritual lives. Contributors include such experts in the field as David Dark, Mark I. Pinsky, Lisa Swain, Steve Turner, Lauren Winner, and more.

ISBN: 9780664235055 (pbk. : alk. paper) 0664235050 (pbk. : alk. paper)

Standard No.: 40021557783

LCCN: 2012013167

Subjects--Chronological Terms:
1900 - 1952

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Popular culture--Religious aspects--Christianity.
Popular culture--History--United States--20th century.
Popular culture.
Popular culture--Religious aspects--Christianity.
Christentum.
Massenkultur.
Pop-Kultur.
Religion.
Rezeption.

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
United States.
USA.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
History.

LC Class. No.: BR 115 .C8 D665 2012