1. How does modern cultural analysis impact hagiography studies?
Modern cultural analysis impacts hagiography studies by moving beyond traditional religious frameworks and considering alternate ways of identifying and representing exemplary people. This approach emphasizes modern cultural analogies and resonances with medieval figures. However, it is crucial to maintain analytical rigor, contextual awareness, and avoid anachronism while acknowledging its potential productivity. The interdisciplinary nature of this research draws from celebrity studies, trans studies, crip theory, animal and monster studies, the history of senses and emotions, and media studies, among others. The goal is to expand the understanding of how people are offered for veneration and the media and genres in which they are represented and celebrated.
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