America's Most Famous Catholic (According to Himself): Stephen Colbert and American Religion in the Twenty-First Century

(Part of the Catholic Practice in North America Series)

by Stephanie N. Brehm

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For nine years, Stephen Colbert's persona "Colbert"--a Republican superhero and parody of conservative political pundits--informed audiences on current events, politics, social issues, and religion while lampooning conservative political policy, biblical literalism, and religious hypocrisy. To devout, vocal, and authoritative lay Catholics, religion is central to both the actor and his most famous character. Yet many viewers wonder, "Is Colbert...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:0823285308

ISBN13:9780823285303

Release Date:September 2019

Publisher:Fordham University Press

Length:256 Pages

Weight:1.05 lbs.

Dimensions:0.9" x 6.2" x 9.1"

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America's Most Famous Catholic (According to Himself): Stephen Colbert and American Religion in the Twenty-First Century

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