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5 produkter
5 produkter
Inbunden, Engelska, 2022
1 404 kr
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This book explores many of the theological and religious themes present in the Game of Thrones HBO television series and George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire novels. Written for academics yet accessible for the layperson, the chapters explore themes of power, religion, and sacred institutions in Westeros; Christian ecclesiology in the Night’s Watch and the religion of the Iron Islands; Augustinian notions of evil in the Night King and anthropology in the Seven; Orientalism, Hinduism, and the many worldviews in the World of Ice and Fire, and the series more controversial and disturbing themes of rape and death. Theology and Game of Thrones will appeal to theology and religious studies scholars and fans alike as it explores these elements in Martin’s complex fantasy epic.
Häftad, Engelska, 2024
510 kr
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This book explores many of the theological and religious themes present in the Game of Thrones HBO television series and George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire novels. Written for academics yet accessible for the layperson, the chapters explore themes of power, religion, and sacred institutions in Westeros; Christian ecclesiology in the Night’s Watch and the religion of the Iron Islands; Augustinian notions of evil in the Night King and anthropology in the Seven; Orientalism, Hinduism, and the many worldviews in the World of Ice and Fire, and the series more controversial and disturbing themes of rape and death. Theology and Game of Thrones will appeal to theology and religious studies scholars and fans alike as it explores these elements in Martin’s complex fantasy epic.
Inbunden, Engelska, 2090
1 436 kr
Kommande
In this edited collection, Matthew Brake and Reverend Kimberly Hampton and their contributors argue that Marvel Studios' Black Panther was not only a cultural phenomenon but theologically rich. This volume considers Black Panther's role in the age of Black Lives Matter; Afro-Futurism and Theology; Black Panther, Mysticism, and Black Pentecostal Experience; Portrayals of African religion in Black Panther; Violence and Liberation: Echoes of Malcolm X and Martin Luther King in Killmonger and Black Panther.
Inbunden, Engelska, 2022
1 264 kr
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Batman is one of the most recognized and popular pop culture icons. Appearing on the page of Detective Comics #27 in 1939, the character has inspired numerous characters, franchises, and spin-offs over his 80+ year history. The character has displayed versatility, appearing in stories from multiple genres, including science fiction, noir, and fantasy and mediums far beyond his comic book origins. While there are volumes analyzing Batman through literary, philosophical, and psychological lenses, this volume is one of the first academic monographs to examine Batman through a theological and religious lens. Theology and Batman analyzes Batman and his world, specifically exploring the themes of theodicy and evil, ethics and morality, justice and vengeance, and the Divine Nature. Scholars will appreciate the breadth of material covered while Batman fans will appreciate the love for the character expressed through each chapter.
Inbunden, Engelska, 2027
1 715 kr
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This edited collection reads Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons’ graphic novel series Watchmen from a religious and theological perspective. Matthew Brake and the contributors explore the religious influence, symbolism, and narratives embedded within the Watchmen graphic novels (1986-7), the prequel Before Watchmen (2012) series, DC: Rebirth (2016), Doomsday Clock (2017-19), the HBO series (2019), and the Rorschach (1986) comic series. While religion is not necessarily an explicit theme, the essays herein reveal its clear impact on the Watchmen universe. Across nineteen chapters, this volume traverses subjects including theodicy, monster theory, pastoral care, and the ethics of superhero culture. Much of the volume considers the role and contested "divinity" of Dr. Manhattan, as well as the graphic novel's iconic line, "God exists, and he’s American." Organized chronologically by the release of its primary artifact, each chapter constructs a tapestry of evolving conceptions of faith and religion within Watchmen. Through this study, Brake and the contributors affirm how Christianity specifically, but religion more broadly, continues to inform secular media and popular culture. Tracing these religious and theological subjects within the Watchmen series uncovers how this group of "vigilantes" open up important conversations surrounding morals, ethics, and faith.