McGrath, James F. (James Frank) 1972- text bibliography Electronic books. Criticism, interpretation, etc. enk Cambridge, U.K Lutterworth Press 2012, ©2011 2012 monographic eng

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1 online resource (viii, 186 pages) As announced by its title, this multidisciplinary book focuses on the intersection between religion and science fiction. Several perspectives are addressed by scholars from different disciplines: theology, literature, history, music, and anthropology. Thus, gathering a range of distinct voices and approaches, this work edited by James F. McGrath shows how multifaceted and multicultural the science's fiction treatment of religion is. Front cover; Title page; Contents; Contributors; Introduction: Religion and Science Fiction, James F. McGrath; Chapter 1: The Dark Dreamlife of Postmodern Theology: Delicatessen, The City of Lost Children, and Alien Resurrection, Joyce Janca-Aji; Chapter 2: Sorcerers and Supermen: Old Mythologies in New Guises, C.K. Robertson; Chapter 3: Star Trekking in China: Science Fiction as Theodicy in Contemporary China, Eriberto P. Lazada Jr.; Chapter 4: Science Playing God, Alison Bright MacWilliams. Chapter 5: Looking Out for No. 1: Concepts of Good and Evil in Star Trek and The Prisoner, Elizabeth DannaChapter 6: Robots, Rights, and Religion, James F. McGrath; Chapter 7: Angels, Echthroi, and Celestial Music in the Adolescent Science Fiction of Madeleine L'Engle, Gregory Pepetone; Chapter 8: Uncovering Embedded Theology in Science Fiction Films: K-PAX Revealed, Teresa Blythe ; Select Bibliography; Back cover. edited by James F. McGrath. Includes bibliographical references (pages 179-186). Science fiction Religious aspects Science fiction History and criticism BODY, MIND & SPIRIT Gaia & Earth Energies RELIGION Christianity General Science fiction Science fiction Religious aspects RELIGION / General PN3433.6 .R45 2012eb 201.680938762 McGrath, James F. Havertown : The Lutterworth Press, ©2012 9780718840969 0718840968 22573/ctt1cg4pfd JSTOR http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=813802 http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=813802 E7B 121017 20200709060154.0 ocn847592144 eng