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God Mocks: A History Of Religious Satire From The Hebrew Prophets To Stephen Colbert
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Winner Of The 2016 Religious Communication Association Book Of The Year Awardin God Mocks, Terry Lindvall Ventures Into The Muddy And Dangerous Realm Of Religious Satire, Chronicling Its Evolution From The Biblical Wit And Humor Of The Hebrew Prophets Through The Roman Era And The Middle Ages All The Way Up To The Present. He Takes The Reader On A Journey Through The Work Of Chaucer And His Canterbury Tales, Cervantes, Jonathan Swift, And Mark Twain, And Ending With The Mediated Entertainment Of Modern Wags Like Stephen Colbert.Lindvall Finds That There Is A Method To The Madness Of These Mockers: True Satire, He Argues, Is At Its Heart Moral Outrage Expressed In Laughter. But There Are Remarkable Differences In How These Religious Satirists Express Their Outrage.The Changing Costumes Of Religious Satirists Fit Their Times. The Earthy Coarse Language Of Martin Luther And Sir Thomas More During The Carnival Spirit Of The Late Medieval Period Was Refined With The Enlightened Wit Of Alexander Pope. The Sacrilege Of Monty Python Does Not Translate Well To The Ironic Voices Of Soren Kierkegaard. The Religious Satirist Does Not Even Need To Be Part Of The Community Of Faith. All He Needs Is An Eye And Ear For The Folly And Chicanery Of Religious Poseurs.To Follow The Paths Of The Satirist, Writes Lindvall, Is To Encounter The Odd And Peculiar Treasures Who Are Gods Mouthpieces. In God Mocks, He Offers An Engaging Look At Their Religious Use Of Humor Toward Moral Ends.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'God Mocks'? A: The main theme of 'God Mocks' is the evolution of religious satire, exploring how various satirists from the Hebrew prophets to modern figures like Stephen Colbert use humor as a form of moral outrage.
- Q: Who is the author of 'God Mocks'? A: The author of 'God Mocks' is Terry Lindvall, who provides an in-depth analysis of religious satire throughout history.
- Q: When was 'God Mocks' published? A: 'God Mocks' was published on November 13, 2015.
- Q: How many pages does 'God Mocks' have? A: 'God Mocks' has a total of 384 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'God Mocks'? A: 'God Mocks' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: What awards has 'God Mocks' received? A: 'God Mocks' won the 2016 Religious Communication Association Book of the Year Award.
- Q: Does 'God Mocks' cover modern religious satire? A: Yes, 'God Mocks' covers modern religious satire, discussing contemporary figures like Stephen Colbert and how they engage with religious themes.
- Q: Is 'God Mocks' suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'God Mocks' is suitable for academic study, particularly in fields related to religious studies, communication, and satire.
- Q: What style of writing can readers expect from 'God Mocks'? A: Readers can expect an engaging and scholarly style from 'God Mocks', which combines historical analysis with humor.
- Q: Are there any notable religious figures discussed in 'God Mocks'? A: Yes, notable religious figures discussed include Chaucer, Cervantes, Jonathan Swift, and Mark Twain, highlighting their contributions to religious satire.