Theology, the Paranormal, and Popular Culture
Wrestling with Strange Angels
Theology, the Paranormal, and Popular Culture
Wrestling with Strange Angels
Description
This book argues for seriously considering the paranormal as religious expression.
Unfortunately, due to various forms of religious and cultural privilege, the general category of the paranormal, and various, individual subjects of it, are treated as less than serious in the study of religion. Richard W. McCarty resists this turn, arguing that the study of the paranormal is the study of religion. Moving beyond familiar, scholarly approaches, McCarty consider the paranormal through popular culture and folklore, delving into television series, books, streaming services, podcasts, and online resources. Taking a phenomenological approach, this book wields popular culture and folklore to prioritize the experiences of those with paranormal experiences.
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Table of Contents
1: Strange Domains: Defining Religion, Theology, and the Paranormal
2: Spaceships and Visitors: Extraterrestrial? Extradimensional? Demonic?
3: Chasing Spirits: From Local Ghost Stories to Reality TV Haunts and Hunts
4: An Apocalypse of Monsters: What Hidden Creatures Tell Us about Fear and the Natural Order
5: Possessed by Evil: Paranormal Solutions for Driving Out the Devil
Conclusion
Product details
| Published | 21 Jan 2027 |
|---|---|
| Format | Ebook (PDF) |
| Edition | 1st |
| Pages | 256 |
| ISBN | 9798216265139 |
| Imprint | T&T Clark |
| Series | Theology, Religion, and Pop Culture |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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