Not in the Spaces We Know: An Exploration of Science Fiction and the Bible

Not in the Spaces We Know: An Exploration of Science Fiction and the Bible
ISBN-10
1463206941
ISBN-13
9781463206949
Category
Religion
Pages
136
Language
English
Published
2017
Authors
Anna Angelini, Frauke Uhlenbruch, Anne-Sophie Augier

Description

This volume explores themes at the intersection of the Bible and science fiction. In the genre of science fiction in film, books, comic books, or fan fiction, we find portrayals of possible futures, altered pasts, supernatural or beyond-human beings. Just as in biblical literature, science fiction can contain metaphysical speculation. Departing from this intersection, the authors engage with biblical texts 'as' science fiction, asking different questions of their sources: can science fiction theory and practice yield new aproaches to the discussion of biblical texts? The authors reflect on methodology and offer case studies that include, among others, superhuman biblical kings and uncanny divine intermediaries.

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