{"product_id":"rapture-ready-daniel-radosh-9781593762810","title":"Rapture Ready!: Adventures in the Parallel Universe of Christian Pop Culture","description":"What does it mean when a band is judged by how hard they pray rather than how hard they rock? Would Jesus buy \"Got Jesus?\" T-shirts or sport \"witness wear\"? What do Christian skate parks, raves, and romance novels say about evangelicalism -- and America?\u003cbr\u003eMeticulously reported, with the perfect blend of amusement and respect, \u003ci\u003eRapture Ready \u003c\/i\u003e is the story of Daniel Radosh's investigation into the wondrous but deeply weird world of Christian pop culture. This sprawling subculture -- a $7 billion industry and growing -- provides crucial insight into the social, spiritual, and political aspirations of evangelical Christians.\u003cbr\u003eIn 18 towns from the Bible Belt to the outskirts of Hollywood, Radosh encounters dozens of memorable characters, including Bibleman, the Caped Christian; Rob Adonis, the founder and star of ultimate Christian wrestling; Ken Ham, the nation's leading prophet of creationism; and Jay Baker, the son of Jim and Tammy Faye Baker and pastor of his own liberal, punk rock church.\u003cbr\u003eFrom Christian theme parks to Passion plays and comedy nights, Radosh combines gonzo reporting with a keen eye for detail and just the right touch of wit. \u003ci\u003eRapture Ready \u003c\/i\u003e is a revealing survey of a parallel universe, a unique perspective on one of America's most important social movements.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Daniel Radosh\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 159376281X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781593762810\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Catapult\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/23\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 320\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.90lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90h x 6.00w x 0.90d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/18\/2010 pg. 24","brand":"Daniel Radosh","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44079135621375,"sku":"9781593762810","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_f017e5ae-521b-4237-8cd6-bee3967f8f51.jpg?v=1685479501","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/rapture-ready-daniel-radosh-9781593762810","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}