"For mine is the bitter, the ale and the lager": Parodic prayer and the spirituality of humour

In 2001, two prominent Anglican pastors caused consternation by publishing parodic versions of the Lord’s Prayer. Given the centrality of prayer in Christianspirituality, objections are to be expected when humour is applied to a prayer text. This article argues that parodic prayers can have a place...

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Main Author: Houck, Anita (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: [publisher not identified] 2022
In: Acta theologica
Year: 2022, Volume: 42, Issue: 2, Pages: 181-205
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Pastor / Anglican Church / Parody / Lord's Prayer
IxTheo Classification:AG Religious life; material religion
CB Christian life; spirituality
KDE Anglican Church
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