The Theology of Battlestar Galactica
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The Theology of Battlestar Galactica by Kevin J Wetmore Jr Jr
The reimagined television series Battlestar Galactica (2005 to 2009 on the Sci Fi Channel), features religion and theology among its central concerns--but does not simply use its myriad faiths as plot devices or background material. Battlestar Galactica is, in and of itself, a theological text. Over the course of 87 episodes and two television movies, the series' narrative arc explores the meanings of salvation, prophecy, exile, apocalypse, resurrection, and messianism, and clearly demonstrates the working of a divine will in a material world. The book offers a systematic theology for each of Battlestar Galactica's invented religions and surveys echoes of American Christianity in the groundbreaking series.
“valuable”—Midwest Book Review; “Wetmore offers a volume of modern theology examining the religious undertones of the hit television show Battlestar Galactica”—Reference & Research Book News
Kevin J. Wetmore, Jr., is a professional actor and director whose previous books have covered topics ranging from Star Wars to Renaissance faires. He is a professor and chair of the theater department at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, California.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780786465507 |
| ISBN 10 | 0786465506 |
| Title | The Theology of Battlestar Galactica |
| Author | Kevin J Wetmore Jr Jr |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | McFarland & Co Inc |
| Year published | 2012-05-01 |
| Number of pages | 219 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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