Holy Terror: Understanding Religion and Violence in Popular Culture - Softcover

 
9781845533601: Holy Terror: Understanding Religion and Violence in Popular Culture
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ISBN 10: 1845533607 ISBN 13: 9781845533601
Publisher: Routledge, 2014

Synopsis

The authors of religious scriptures had little difficulty enhancing sacred narratives with the rhetoric of violence. The phenomenon continues in the habitual linkage of violence and religion in contemporary film, music and literature. 'Holy Terror' brings together scholars of religious studies, biblical studies, film studies and sociology to examine the social function of violence in popular discourse. The book questions how violent rhetoric shapes belief and values, how audience empathy with violent protagonists can be understood, and the significance of the association of violence with particular religious groups and ideas. A range of phenomena are analysed, including terrorism in Scripture, apocalyptic texts in film and violence in sport.

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About the Author

Eric Christianson and Christopher Partridge, both University of Chester

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Publisher
Routledge
Publication date
2014
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1845533607
ISBN 13 
9781845533601
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
190
Editor
Christianson Eric S.

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