Theology, Religion, and The Office: Beauty in Ordinary Things
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AlbakiReads Editorial Finding theological questions in Dunder Mifflin’s everyday world
Finding theological questions in Dunder Mifflin’s everyday world
Part of the Theology, Religion, and Pop Culture series, this edited volume brings scholars of theology, religion, and related fields to NBC’s The Office. Its subject is not only the sitcom’s cultural reach, but the religious and philosophical questions that can emerge from its deliberately ordinary workplace: a fictional paper company in Pennsylvania. The collection treats familiar comic situations and characters as material for considering beauty, meaning, and the significance of everyday life, asking what the series offers beyond comedy alone. With multiple scholarly perspectives, it frames a major television phenomenon as a site for theological reflection rooted in the routines and relationships of office life.
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- Fans of The Office interested in interpretations beyond its comedy
- Readers of theology, religion, and popular-culture studies
- Those interested in philosophical reflection on ordinary life and work
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Theology and popular cultureEveryday lifeWorkplace relationshipsBeauty in ordinary thingsTelevision studies
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Book Overview Theology, Religion, and The Office: Beauty in Ordinary Things explores the enduring impact of the hit NBC series The Office, which, seven...
Theology, Religion, and The Office: Beauty in Ordinary Things explores the enduring impact of the hit NBC series The Office, which, seven years after its official end, remained the number one streamed TV show with a staggering 57 billion viewing minutes, outpacing its closest competitor by 45%. The Office has made an indelible mark on popular culture, paving the way for beloved series like Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Parks and Recreation, and The Good Place. Beyond its witty humor and memorable characters, this book questions whether the show's value extends beyond mere comedy, and delves into the deeper lessons and insights it offers. As an addition to the Theology, Religion, and Pop Culture series, the book invites readers to consider the theological and philosophical dimensions hidden within the ordinary settings of this fictional Pennsylvania paper company. This volume has gathered a diverse group of scholars from theology, religion, and related fields providing a unique theological and religious perspectives on The Office.
Book Details Format: Hardcover | Pages: 258 | Language: English | Publisher: FORTRESS ACADEMIC | ISBN: 1978715935
FormatHardcover
Pages258
LanguageEnglish
ISBN1978715935
EAN9781978715936
PublisherFORTRESS ACADEMIC
Publication Date2025-03-05
AccessoriesNo Accessory
ConditionNew
Product TypeHARD COVER BOOKS
Weight1.14 Pounds
Length9.0 Inches
Width6.0 Inches
Height0.75 Inches
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