{"product_id":"9798216371465","title":"Digital Sanctuary Spirituality, Faith, and Ritual in the Metaverse","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDigital Sanctuary\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpirituality, Faith, and Ritual in the Metaverse\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMarco Adria\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage Arts \u0026amp; Disciplines \/ Communication Studies\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Digital Sanctuary \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eexplores how the metaverse is reshaping religious beliefs, values, and communities.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe metaverse is still being formed, but many purposes for it have been proposed, including as a space for redefining religious culture. Therefore, this book asks: When digital heavens are constructed, what gods are invited? What rituals are performed? And can a realm of bits and algorithms truly house the timeless human search for transcendence?  In this book, Marco Adria examines the metaverse through four theoretical lenses – media affordances, tetradic theory of kinship, media angst, and mediated God – to illustrate the complex and novel nature of the metaverse as a growing venue for religious activity. Case studies and the results of a new focus group provide fresh insights into the social meaning of religious practice in the metaverse.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUltimately, this text investigates both the potential challenges and opportunities for the metaverse to either unite or divide global faith communities, reflecting on the evolving relationship between humanity, technology, and the divine to explore what's next for online religious experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMarco Adria\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor Emeritus and Lecturer of Media and Technology Studies at University of Alberta, Canada.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13 May 2027\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloomsbury Academic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloomsbury Academic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9798216371465\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e192\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Academic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62366525784204,"sku":"9798216371465","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/getimage_43148db0-0776-41bc-8873-ace3a8375283.jpg?v=1791413799","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9798216371465","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}