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Everyday Apocalypse

by David Dark

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Publisher Comments:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 157-160).

Synopsis:

The term "apocalypse" usually evokes images of mass destruction-burning buildings and nuclear fallout, or even rapture and tribulation. Often, our attempts to interpret the imagery of the book of Revelation seem to carry us far away from our day-to-day existence. David Dark challenges this narrow understanding in Everyday Apocalypse, calling his readers back to the root of the word, which is "revelation." Through readings of Flannery O'Connor stories and savvy discussion of The Matrix themes, Dark calls us to imagine the apocalypse as a more watchful way of being in the world. He draws on the sometimes unlikely wisdom of popular culture-including The Simpsons and films like The Truman Show-to highlight how the imagination can expose our moral condition. Ultimately, Dark presents apocalypse as honest self-assessment and other-centeredness in the here and now. This engaging book holds enormous appeal for readers interested in the pursuit of everyday spirituality. It will delight lovers of literature, popular music, and movies, as well as anyone concerned with a Christian response to popular culture.

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Using Radiohead, The Matrix, and other pop-culture icons, this engaging book reinterprets apocalypse as a more watchful way of being in the world.

Synopsis:

Mining popular media, Dark redefines the term apocalypse as a more honest, watchful way of being in the world.

Product Details

ISBN:
9781587430558
Subtitle:
The Sacred Revealed in Radiohead, the Simpsons, and Other Pop Culture Icons
Author:
Dark, David
Publisher:
Brazos Press
Location:
Grand Rapids, Mich.
Subject:
General
Subject:
Christianity
Subject:
Mass media
Subject:
Popular Culture
Subject:
Sociology of Religion
Subject:
Apocalyptic literature
Subject:
Christianity and culture
Subject:
Spirituality - General
Subject:
Popular Culture - General
Series Volume:
MCH089
Publication Date:
November 2002
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Pages:
160
Dimensions:
9.18x5.98x.47 in. .55 lbs.

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