Biblical themes in science fiction

"Biblical Themes in Science Fiction is a handbook for exploring how biblical themes appear in contemporary science fiction. Contributors examine the relationship between ancient and modern depictions of Adam and Eve, the tower of Babel, Noah's ark, handmaids, utopian cities, the promised l...

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Contributors: Tilford, Nicole (Editor) ; Murphy, Kelly J. 1979- (Editor)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Atlanta SBL Press [2023]
In:Year: 2023
Reviews:[Rezension von: Biblical themes in science fiction] (2024) (Wright, Jaime)
[Rezension von: Biblical themes in science fiction] (2024) (Dunne, John Anthony, 1986 -)
[Rezension von: Biblical themes in science fiction] (2024) (Freeman, Austin M.)
Series/Journal:The Bible and its reception number 6
Further subjects:B Science Fiction History and criticism
B Literature
B Bible
B Science-fiction - Aspect religieux - Christianisme
B Science Fiction Religious aspects Christianity
B Science fiction, English History and criticism
B Criticism, interpretation, etc
B Science fiction - Religious aspects - Christianity
B Bible In literature
B Science Fiction
Parallel Edition:Electronic
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Summary:"Biblical Themes in Science Fiction is a handbook for exploring how biblical themes appear in contemporary science fiction. Contributors examine the relationship between ancient and modern depictions of Adam and Eve, the tower of Babel, Noah's ark, handmaids, utopian cities, the promised land, the city of Babylon, messiahs, resurrection, and the apocalypse. Essays are supplemented by images and key science fiction sources for diving deeper into how the Bible influenced authors of not only literature but of films and video games as well. An afterword considers the imaginative impulses common to both science fiction and biblical texts"--
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and indexes
ISBN:1628374594