Hollywood Faith: Holiness, Prosperity, and Ambition in a Los Angeles Church

by Gerardo Marti and Professor Gerardo Martí

In Christianity, as with most religions, attaining holiness and a higher spirituality while simultaneously pursuing worldly ideals such as fame and fortune is nearly impossible. So how do people pursuing careers in Hollywood's entertainment industry maintain their religious devotion without sacrificing their career goals? For some, the answer lies just two miles south of the historic center of Hollywood, California, at the Oasis Christian Center.

In...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0813543495
• ISBN13: 9780813543499
• Release Date: September 2008
• Publisher: Rutgers University Press
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.9" x 8.8"