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

by Stephanie N. Brehm

Book Overview

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"