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The comic vision and the Christian faith: A celebration of life and laughter

M. Conrad Hyers

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Description:Is comedy an inconsequential part of life, useful primarily for relaxation and escape? Conrad Hyers asserts that comedy is central to all aspects of existence. [Through this book] Hyers offers the first detailed study of the special significance of comic and religious themes to show that the comic tradition enriches and informs as well as entertains. Maintaining that comedy constitutes its own mythology, Hyers examines the great array of comic figures--tricksters, clowns, jesters, fools, humorists, comedians, and the like--and shows their historical significance in giving meaning to the major issues with which humankind has been concerned. Finally, Hyers shows us that when we appreciate the importance of the comic vision, we gain a keener, fresher, and more meaningful outlook.- from back coverWe have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The comic vision and the Christian faith: A celebration of life and laughter. To get started finding The comic vision and the Christian faith: A celebration of life and laughter, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: Is comedy an inconsequential part of life, useful primarily for relaxation and escape? Conrad Hyers asserts that comedy is central to all aspects of existence. [Through this book] Hyers offers the first detailed study of the special significance of comic and religious themes to show that the comic tradition enriches and informs as well as entertains. Maintaining that comedy constitutes its own mythology, Hyers examines the great array of comic figures--tricksters, clowns, jesters, fools, humorists, comedians, and the like--and shows their historical significance in giving meaning to the major issues with which humankind has been concerned. Finally, Hyers shows us that when we appreciate the importance of the comic vision, we gain a keener, fresher, and more meaningful outlook.- from back coverWe have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The comic vision and the Christian faith: A celebration of life and laughter. To get started finding The comic vision and the Christian faith: A celebration of life and laughter, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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