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9780664229016

The Gospel According to Science Fiction

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  • ISBN13:

    9780664229016

  • ISBN10:

    0664229018

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2007-01-02
  • Publisher: Westminster John Knox Pr

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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 asStar TrekandThe Twilight Zone, and films such asThe MatrixandStar 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.

Table of Contents

Gods of the futurep. 1
In the beginning ...p. 21
Inside Data's brain : mind, self, and soulp. 40
In the fullness of time : free will and divine providencep. 63
Dark stars : sin and evilp. 97
Christ, Prometheus, and Klaatu : alien messiahsp. 128
Believing and knowing : faith and religious experiencep. 151
Good news from the Vatican : the future of the churchp. 182
Imagining the afterlifep. 214
The last days (and after)p. 235
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