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"But what if the distinction between science and religion is wrong? What if the apparent tension between faith and reason is simply an illusion created by a few overzealous believers on both sides who hope that one will eliminate the other? What if science fiction, instead of simply being the cool, rationalistic prediction of things to come, is something more primal, more spiritual---the religious texts of the future?"-from the introduction
In this thorough and engaging book, Gabriel McKee explores the inherent theological nature of science fiction, using illustrations from television shows, literature, and films. Science fiction, he believes, helps us understand not only who we are but who we will become. It can teach us more about how to think of God and can help us keep our beliefs alive in a world of rapidly changing technology. Indeed, McKee argues, science fiction can help forge the faith of the future.
Gabriel McKee is the author of Pink Beams of Light from the God in the Gutter: The Science-Fictional Religion of Philip K. Dick, as well as articles on religion in popular culture for the Revealer and Nerve. He earned his Master of Theological Studies from Harvard Divinity School and lives in Brooklyn, New York, with his wife, Gwynne, a playwright.
Title: The Gospel According to Science Fiction: From the Twilight Zone to the Final Frontier By: Gabriel McKee Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 304 Vendor: Westminster John Knox Press Publication Date: 2007 | Weight: 16 ounces ISBN: 0664229018 ISBN-13: 9780664229016 Series: Gospel According to Stock No: WW229018 |
In this thorough and engaging book, Gabriel McKee explores the inherent theological nature of science fiction, using illustrations from television shows, literature, and films. Science fiction, he believes, helps us understand not only who we are but who we will become. McKee organizes his chapters around theological themes, using illustrations from authors such as Isaac Asimov and H. G. Wells, television shows such as Star Trek and The Twilight Zone, and films such as The Matrix and Star Wars. With its extensive bibliography and index, this is a book that all serious science fiction fans--not just those with a theological interest--will appreciate.
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