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Everyday theology : how to read cultural texts and interpret trends / edited by Kevin J. Vanhoozer, Charles A. Anderson, Michael J. Sleasman. - Grand Rapids, Mich. : Baker Academic, c2007. - 287 p. ; 23 cm. - Cultural exegesis .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 254-280) and indexes.

A reader's guide : how to use this book -- Introduction: toward a theory of cultural interpretation -- What is everyday theology? how and why Christians should read culture / Kevin J. Vanhoozer -- Reading cultural texts -- The Gospel according to safeway : the checkout line and the good life / Jeremy D. Lawson, Michael J. Sleasman & Charles A. Anderson -- Despair and redemption : a theological account of eminem / Darren Sarisky -- The high price of unity : the universal declaration of human rights / David G. Thompson -- Between city and steeple : looking at megachurch architecture / Premkumar D. Williams -- Swords, sandals, and saviors : visions of hope in Ridley Scott's gladiator / Michael J. Sleasman -- Interpreting cultural trends -- The business of busyness : or, what should we make of martha? / Charles A. Anderson -- Welcome to the blogosphere / Justin A. Bailey -- Human 2.0 : transhumanism as a cultural trend / Matthew Eppinette -- Fantasy funerals and other designer ways of going out in style / Ben Peays -- Concluding untheoretical postscript -- Putting it into practice : weddings for everyday theologians / Charles A. Anderson & Michae J. Sleasma.

ISBN: 9780801031670 (pbk.) 0801031672 (pbk.)

LCCN: 2006030278

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Christianity and culture.
Theology, Practical.
Theology.

LC Class. No.: BR115.C8 / E94 2007

Dewey Class. No.: 261