Paul Thomas chronicles a multi-level reception study of the Bible at both the Creation Museum and the Ark Encounter in Kentucky, USA. Thomas explores the commercial presentation of biblical narratives and the reception of those narratives by the patrons of each attraction, focusing upon three topics; what do young Creationists believe, how they interpret their beliefs from the Bible, and what is the user experience at the museums? The volume begins by explaining how Answers in Genesis (AiG) use Bible passages to support young-Earth creationist arguments, allowing for the chance to consider the Bible via physical means. Thomas then examines how the Creation Museum and the Ark Encounter visitors receive the Bible (as presented by AiG) and how this presentation informs visitors’ understanding of the text, exploring concepts such as the most prominent displays of the two attractions, the larger context of museums and theme parks and the case studies of the Methuselah display and The Noah Interview. He concludes with the summary of the user experience generated by the attractions, analyzing the degree to which patrons accept, negotiate, or resist the interpretation of the Bible offered by AiG.
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Preface Acknowledgements Abbreviations Chapter 1: Reception Studies: The Initiation Chapter 2: Hamming it up with Answers in Genesis Chapter 3: Moon Pools and Poop Chutes Chapter 4; Biblical Hiraeth and Stories of Home Chapter 5: Dragons, Dinos, and Tech Chapter 6: Something Terrible is Coming Chapter 7: Noah Stops a Knife Fight Chapter 8: The Fake Ark Delugion Chapter 9: Adam is Too Sexy! Chapter 10: “Expecting Some Flatbread Sandwiches Chapter 11: Playing it Safe at the Museum of the Bible Chapter 12: Strangers in Their Own Land Bibliography
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A multi-level work in Bible reception, this volume examines the Creation Museum and Ark Encounter presentation of biblical narratives and the reception of those narratives by patrons of each attraction.
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Presents case studies for reception of biblical narrative at the Creation Museum and the Ark Encounter
Over the last 40 years this pioneering series has established an unrivaled reputation for cutting-edge international scholarship in Biblical Studies and has attracted leading authors and editors in the field. The series takes many original and creative approaches to its subjects, including innovative work from historical and theological perspectives, social-scientific and literary theory, and more recent developments in cultural studies and reception history.
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ISBN
9780567705181
Publisert
2021-12-30
Utgiver
Vendor
T.& T.Clark Ltd
Høyde
234 mm
Bredde
156 mm
Aldersnivå
U, 05
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
208

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Paul Thomas is Chair and Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies at Radford University, USA.