the Secularisation of Humour Heddendorf, Russell. creator text Electronic books. xx Havertown The Lutterworth Press 2014 monographic eng

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1 online resource (209 pages) Abraham and Sarah were presented with a paradox when God told them they would have a son in their old age. Paradox in the Old Testament plays an important part in the dialogue between God and the Jews. In the New Testament, paradox is prominent in Jesus' teaching and helps to explain the Christian understanding of salvation. Today paradox arises when religious meaning of traditional culture conflicts with secular meaning of modern culture. Heddendorf argues that a subversive quality in humour gradually replaces traditional values with new cultural meanings. The resulting humour becomes a subst. Front cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents; Dedication; Acknowledgments; Introduction; 1. Enter Isaac!; 2. The Power of Paradox; 3. The Technique of Humor; 4. And God Laughed; 5. Jewish Joy; 6. The Therapeutic Trend; 7. The Fun Factor; 8. Secular Fun; 9. Sacred Fun; 10. From Fun to Faith; 11. Conclusion; Bibliography; Back cover. Wit and humor Religious aspects Christianity Christianity and culture Christianity Social aspects Secularism Secularization (Theology) Popular culture Religious aspects Christianity Christianity Social aspects Christianity and culture Popular culture Religious aspects Christianity Secularism Secularization (Theology) Wit and humor Religious aspects Christianity RELIGION Christian Life Social Issues RELIGION Christianity General Christianity and culture Christianity Social aspects Popular culture Religious aspects Christianity Secularism Secularization (Theology) Wit and humor Religious aspects Christianity RELIGION / Faith BR115.H84 261 261.21 Heddendorf, Russell. Havertown : The Lutterworth Press, ©2014 9780718842871 0718842871 22573/ctt1cg59sq JSTOR http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=817819 http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=817819 EBLCP 140802 20200709060202.0 ocn885123635 eng