_People of the Screen_ traces the history of Bible software
development, showing the unique and powerful role evangelical
entrepreneurs and coders have played in shaping its functionality and
how their choices in turn shape the reading habits of millions of
people around the world. Examining advancements in Bible software from
the first desktop applications to pioneering Bible websites, and later
to mobile apps and virtual experiences, this book argues that
evangelical creators have a distinct orientation toward societal
change and technology called "Hopeful Entrepreneurial Pragmatism" that
uniquely positions them to lead the digital Bible market, imbuing
their creations with evangelical ways of understanding the nature and
purpose of Scripture.
This book offers a blend of historical research, interviews with
developers, and field work among digital and print Bible readers,
offering a nuanced look at the interconnected ecosystem of publishers,
developers, pastors, institutions, and software companies. Digital
Bibles aren't replacing print Bibles, author John Dyer shows. Rather,
the future of Bible engagement involves readers using a mix of print,
audio, and screens to suit their needs. He shows that sometimes the
God of the page seems to say different things than the God of the
screen, suggesting that we are still in the early stages of a
multimedia approach to scripture.
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ISBN
9780197636374
Publisert
2022
Utgiver
Vendor
Oxford University Press
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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