From Star Wars to Superman: Christ Figures in Science Fiction and Superhero Films

by James L. Papandrea

Book Overview

When cultures such as ours toss Jesus out one door, He comes in - albeit disguised - through another. That's why author Jim Papandrea turned to Star Wars, Star Trek, The Matrix, Terminator, Spider-Man, Batman, Dr. Who, and half-a-dozen other modern shows, discovering in each one powerful images of Christ and salvation.

Nor is that surprising.

In stories of alternative universes, people always need rescuing; somebody needs to...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1622823885
• ISBN13: 9781622823888
• Release Date: November 2017
• Publisher: Sophia Institute Press
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.5" x 8.4"