bokomslag American Televangelism and Participatory Cultures
Filosofi & religion

American Televangelism and Participatory Cultures

Denis J Bekkering

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  • 228 sidor
  • 2019
This book examines unintended participatory cultures and media surrounding the American televangelists Robert Tilton and Tammy Faye Bakker-Messner. It brings to light heavily ironic fan followings; print, audio, and video projects; public access television parodies; and other comedic participatory practices associated with these controversial preachers from the 1980s onwards. For Tiltons ministry, some of these activities and artifacts would prove irksome and even threatening, particularly an analog video remix turned online viral sensation. In contrast, Bakker-Messners campy fans gay men attracted to her ludicrous tragedy would provide her unexpected opportunities for career rehabilitation. Denis J. Bekkering challenges supply-side religious economy and branding approaches, suggestions of novelty in religion and new media studies, and the emphasis on sincere devotion in research on religion and fandom. He also highlights how everyday individuals have long participated in public negotiations of Christian authenticity through tongue-in-cheek play with purported religious fakes.
  • Författare: Denis J Bekkering
  • Format: Pocket/Paperback
  • ISBN: 9783030131241
  • Språk: Engelska
  • Antal sidor: 228
  • Utgivningsdatum: 2019-12-10
  • Förlag: Springer Nature Switzerland AG