René Girard, Theology, and Pop Culture (Theology, Religion, and Pop Culture) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1978710089 ISBN 13: 9781978710085

Publisher: Fortress Academic, 2021

Synopsis

In René Girard, Theology, and Popular Culture, fifteen contributors consider how Girard’s mimetic theory can be used to uncover and probe the theological depths of popular culture. Creative and critical engagement with Girard’s theory enables the contributors to offer fresh and exciting interpretations of movies (The Devil Wears Prada, Mean Girls, Star Wars), television (Hoarders, Cobra Kai), classical literature and graphic novels, and issues ranging from anorexia to social media. The result is a volume that establishes Girard as an innovative interpreter of culture and shows him as an invaluable guide for theologically reflecting on desire, violence, redemption, and forgiveness. Written in fresh and lively prose, the contributors demonstrate not only that Girard provides a powerful lens through which to view culture but also―and more provocatively―challenge readers to consider what popular culture reveals about them. Readers looking for an accessible introduction to mimetic theory and exploring its theological application will find this a welcome resource.

About this title

About the Authors

Matthew Brake (M.Div., Regent University) is the series editor for the Theology and Pop Culture series and runs the Popular Culture and Theology blog.

Paolo Diego Bubbio is Associate Professor in Philosophy at Western Sydney University, Australia.

HASARD LEE is a U.S Air Force fighter pilot who began his career flying the F-16 Viper. As a flight commander he led his pilots into combat during one of the most intense periods during the War in Afghanistan. There he flew over 80 combat missions and became the only fighter pilot to ever fly two different types of jets into combat on the same day while supporting troops under fire.

Hasard was then hand-picked to fly the F-35―the most advanced and expensive weapon’s system in history―which was still in development at the time. During his last role on Active-Duty, Hasard became the Chief of Training Systems for the largest training base in the world, leading the development of new technology and teaching methods to train future fighter pilots. Hasard speaks and consults for organizations. His social media accounts reach over 290 million people annually. The Art of Clear Thinking is his first book.

Edition details

• Publisher: Fortress Academic
• Publication date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1978710089
• ISBN 13: 9781978710085
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 266
• Editor: Duns Ryan G., Witherington T. Derrick