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TitleThe Vanishing word : The Veneration of visual imagery in the postmodern world
AuthorHunt, Arthur W.
Call No302.23 HUN
CollectionNon Fiction
Copy No1
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International Standard Book Number 9781581344042
Dewey Decimal Classification Number 302.23 HUN
Personal Name Hunt, Arthur W.
Title Statement The Vanishing word : The Veneration of visual imagery in the postmodern world
Imprint Wheaton : Crossway, 2003.
Physical Description 272p.
Series Statement - Title Focal Point Series.
General Note Includes Index and Bibliographical References
Formatted Contents Note Introduction : Tomorrowland. -- The word versus the image. Tables of stone. -- When night fell. -- The fiery word. -- The big shift. Something in the air. -- The machines of show business. -- Irrationality and spectacle. The image. -- On being postmodern. -- Formula for a fu¨hrer. -- Conclusion : Making waves.
Summary, Etc. Image-based media obsessed with sex, violence, and celebrity worship are driving a mass-media frenzy reminiscent of pagan idolatry. This book is a warning that by exalting visual imagery we risk becoming mindless pagans. The church is being cut off from its word-based heritage and we are open to abuse by those who exploit the image but neglect the word.
Subject Added Entry - Topical Term VISUAL COMMUNICATION.