Saviours and Sexuality in Contemporary Science-fiction Film: Reflections on Virginity, Chastity and Gender

In contemporary science-fiction film the myth of a saviour thrives. Though the stories clearly borrow themes from the Christian tradition the myth is also changed and challenged. This article explores what happens to Christian ideas of the sexuality of the saviour when science-fiction film-makers ta...

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Main Author: Sjö, Soffa (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Routledge, Taylor and Francis Group 2009
In: Theology & sexuality
Year: 2009, Volume: 15, Issue: 3, Pages: 293-309
Further subjects:B Saviour
B Sexuality
B Gender
B Science Fiction
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