Humor Us : An Appeal for the Gospel of Relaxation

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Title:	Humor Us : An Appeal for the Gospel of Relaxation
Description:	This book addresses the fact that Americans tend to live under a considerable amount of stress, tension, and anxiety, and suggests that humor can be helpful in alleviating their distress. It posits that humor is a useful placebo in this regard; cites studies that show that humor moderates life stress; considers the relationship of religion and humor, especially as means to alleviate anxiety; proposes that Jesus had a sense of humor; suggests that his parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard has humorous implications for the relief of occupational stress; explores the relationship of gossip and humor; and suggests that Jesus and his disciples were a joking community. It concludes that Jesus viewed the kingdom of God as a worry-free existence.
Authors:	Donald Capps
Resource Type:	eBook.
Subjects:	Wit and humor in the Bible, Wit and humor--Religious aspects--Christianity
Categories:	RELIGION / Christian Living / Personal Growth, RELIGION / General, RELIGION / Christian Living / Spiritual Growth
Database:	eBook Collection (EBSCOhost)

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Abstract:	This book addresses the fact that Americans tend to live under a considerable amount of stress, tension, and anxiety, and suggests that humor can be helpful in alleviating their distress. It posits that humor is a useful placebo in this regard; cites studies that show that humor moderates life stress; considers the relationship of religion and humor, especially as means to alleviate anxiety; proposes that Jesus had a sense of humor; suggests that his parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard has humorous implications for the relief of occupational stress; explores the relationship of gossip and humor; and suggests that Jesus and his disciples were a joking community. It concludes that Jesus viewed the kingdom of God as a worry-free existence.
ISBN:	9781498290371 9781498290395 9781498290388