A TikTok Jesus promises divine blessings and many worldly comforts

Brandon O Dean

doi:10.64628/AAI.auftgywep

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A TikTok Jesus promises divine blessings and many worldly comforts

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A TikTok Jesus promises divine blessings and many worldly comforts

Brandon O Dean

The Conversation

11/15/2023

DOI: 10.64628/AAI.auftgywep

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Abstract

A scholar of American religion explains how a new phenomenon of Jesus images on TikTok is tapping into the prosperity gospel, a Christian belief that God will reward faith with this-worldly comforts.

Christianity

Social media

Religion

Jesus Christ

Bible

prosperity gospel

TikTok

Religion and society

Digital religion

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Title: Subtitle: A TikTok Jesus promises divine blessings and many worldly comforts
Creators: Brandon O Dean - University of Iowa, Religious Studies
Resource Type: Magazine article
Publication Details: The Conversation
DOI: 10.64628/AAI.auftgywep
Language: English
Date published: 11/15/2023
Academic Unit: Classics and Religious Studies
Record Identifier: 9984507560302771

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