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Bringing the Bible to Life: Biblical Adaptations and Christian Nationalism in the Twenty-first-century United States of America

Description:

Christian artists use dramatic license and theatrical representation to mold idealized versions of the Bible into recreational spaces for popular consumption, such as immersive theaters, theme parks, and museums. For these Christian artists, the impulse to evangelize through theatrical representation overcomes deeply ingrained religious sentiments of antitheatricality and result in...

Keyword:

US tourism, Biblical adaptations, adaptation studies, Christian nationalism, Christian musicals, and Bible museums

Subject:

Religion, Theater, and American studies

Creator:

Taylor, Chelsea Marie

Owner:

Scholarly Digital Publishing

Language:

en

Date Uploaded:

05/31/2023

Date Created:

2023-01-01

Resource Type:

Dissertation

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http://dissertations.umi.com/northwestern:16591 and etdadmin_upload_986485