Questing through the Riordanverse by Carolyn M Jones Medine
Questing through the Riordanverse: Studying Religion with the Works of Rick Riordan examines the works of Rick Riordan and explores how these works relate to Religion and Theology. Despite the success and popularity of the works, scholars have not given the Riordanverse as much attention as other Young Adult and Middle Grade fantasy books published during the first part of the Twenty-First Century. This volume begins to address that vacuum, drawing from a number of fields, including Psychology, Media Studies, Queer Theory, and African American Studies, to offer an interdisciplinary interpretation of Riordan’s works and their impact on Religion and Theology. Contributors represent a diverse background, including perspectives from young scholars and students who grew up with the series to senior scholars considering where the series fits in the tradition of fantasy, religion, and literature.-
Theology and the Avett Brothers
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Ted Lasso and Pastoral Theology
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Religion and James Bond
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Religion, Film, and Ecological Catastrophe
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The Spirit and the Sketch
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Barbie and the Bible
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Theology, Religion, and Dungeons & Dragons
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Theology, Religion, and Twin Peaks
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A Spirited Anthropology for Avatars, Heroes, and Assorted Undead
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Theology, Religion, and the Universe of Dune
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René Girard, Theology, and Pop Culture
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Theology and Wes Craven
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Theology and Westworld
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Rene Girard, Theology, and Pop Culture
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Theology, Religion, and Dystopia
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Theology and Spider-Man
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Theology and Prince
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Theology and Breaking Bad
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Theology and Horror
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Theology and Batman
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The Spirit and the Screen
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Theology and Game of Thrones
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Dread and Hope
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Theology and Black Mirror
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Theology and the Marvel Universe
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Sports and Play in Christian Theology
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The Esoteric Theology of Philip K. Dick
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Stand-up Comedy, Theology, and Ethics
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Anime, Religion, and Theology
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Theology and the Films of Christopher Nolan
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The Last of Us and Theology
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Post-Christian Religion in Popular Culture
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Nazi Occultism, Jewish Mysticism, and Christian Theology in the Video Game Series Wolfenstein
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Religion, Theology, and Stranger Things
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Theology and the Blues
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Theology and Vampires
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The Spirit and the Song
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Theology and the DC Universe
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Theology, Religion, and The Office
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Theology, Religion and The Witcher
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Theology and H.P. Lovecraft
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Theology and the Star Wars Universe
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Progressive Rock, Religion, and Theology
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Theology, Fantasy, and the Imagination
A valuable collection of essays, not only because of its analysis of Religion and the Riordanverse, but also for its insights into classroom pedagogy and the ways in which fans interact with textsFleeson and Medine set a scholarly but engaging and inclusive tone in their introduction, conclusion, and individual chapters, and this tone is maintained throughout by the other chapter authors. It is particularly refreshing to see Tumblr posts discussed alongside Aristotle and Judith Butler, and student reflections included in an appendix: sources often overlooked in academic work but important to consider and include. The result of this approach is an excellent book that is both academic and accessible; focused and inclusive.
-- Gabriel Schenk, Signum UniversityNathan E. Fleeson is an independent scholar and high school English teacher in Gwinnett County, Georgia.
Carolyn M. Jones Medine is the inaugural All Shall Be Well Professor of Religion and a professor in and director of the Institute for African American Studies at the University of Georgia.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781978713864 |
| ISBN 10 | 197871386X |
| Title | Questing through the Riordanverse |
| Author | Nathan E Fleeson |
| Series | Theology Religion And Pop Culture |
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| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing Plc |
| Year published | 2024-06-15 |
| Number of pages | 194 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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