Supporting the theory that there is no singular ‘Bible’, and the idea that biblical literacy is demonstrated in a multitude of ways beyond confessional interpretations of biblical texts, the contributors of this volume explore how multiple ‘Bibles’ coexist simultaneously in popular cultures. By interrogating popular television, music, and film, biblical retellings are identified which
variously perpetuate, challenge or subvert biblical narratives and motifs.

The topics discussed are gathered around three themes: depictions of sex and gender, troubling representations, and subversions of biblical authority. This volume offers new studies on retellings of biblical texts which seek to interrogate, perpetuate and challenge dominant cultural ideas of who can interpret biblical texts, what forms this might take, and the influence of biblical interpretations in our societies.

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Preface
Acknowledgments
Abbreviations
1. Introduction - Zanne Domoney-Lyttle, University of Glasgow, UK and Rebekah Welton, University of Exeter, UK
2. Serpentine Saviours and Woke Women: When the Satanic Witch Met Eve in the Chilling Adventures of Sabrina - Holly Morse, University of Manchester, UK
3. Buffy the Philistine Slayer: Echoes of Samson in the Buffyverse - Sarah Nicholson, University of Glasgow, UK
4. “I can’t be physical with you” – Reimagining John 20:17 through Fleabag - Siobhan Jolley, University of Manchester, UK
5. Anti-Judaism in English History and the Strange Moment when Dr Who Appeared to Propagate Biblical Supersessionism - David Tollerton, University of Exeter, UK
6. Reception of the Bible in My Little Pony and Christian Apocrypha - Tom de Bruin, Newbold College, UK
7. Hip-Hop, Allegory and Exodus: A Study on Mosaic Masculinity and Liberative Performance in C-Murder’s “Lord Help Us” - Eleanor Hayes, University of Glasgow, UK
8. Subverting Scriptural “Authority” in Punk Music - Zanne Domoney-Lyttle, University of Glasgow, UK
9. The Return of the Goddess in Supernatural: God, the Darkness and Genesis 1:1-2 - Rebekah Welton, University of Exeter, UK
10. Subversive Screenings: Rethinking Genesis 22 in Popular Visual Media - Matthew Collins, University of Chester, UK
11. A Bad End for 'Good' Books? Scriptural Fantasies and Fears in The Good Place and Good Omens - Laura Carlson Hasler, Indiana University, USA
12. Response to previous chapters - Hugh S. Pyper, University of Sheffield, UK
Bibliography
Index

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Examines the varied ways in which cultural media such as television, video games and fantasy literature allude to, perpetuate or subvert biblical narratives.
Expands upon existing scholarly works on the relationship of the Bible and culture, and identifies avenues for further study in other forms of subcultural or countercultural media
Over the last 40 years this pioneering series has established an unrivaled reputation for cutting-edge international scholarship in Biblical Studies and has attracted leading authors and editors in the field. The series takes many original and creative approaches to its subjects, including innovative work from historical and theological perspectives, social-scientific and literary theory, and more recent developments in cultural studies and reception history.
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780567702203
Publisert
2024-12-12
Utgiver
Vendor
T.& T.Clark Ltd
Høyde
234 mm
Bredde
156 mm
Aldersnivå
U, 05
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
232

Biographical note

Zanne Domoney-Lyttle is a biblical scholar affiliated with the University of Glasgow, UK.

Rebekah Welton is a lecturer at the University of Exeter, UK.