Explore transformative ideas of salvation in our modern world. This insightful study delves into the complex interplay between the sacred and secular, examining how contemporary cultural forms and social practices are shaped by, or interpreted through, religious and theological accounts. Discover how religious symbolism permeates even secular discourses, from recovery programs to public policy. Part two challenges established orthodoxies with critical questions on gender, animals, and politics within salvation narratives. Essential reading for scholars and students in religious studies, sociology, and cultural analysis seeking to understand evolving concepts of faith and meaning.