{"id":1016,"date":"2011-08-02T11:39:54","date_gmt":"2011-08-02T15:39:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.patheos.com\/community\/exploringourmatrix\/?p=1003"},"modified":"2011-08-02T11:39:54","modified_gmt":"2011-08-02T15:39:54","slug":"religion-and-science-fiction-a-special-offer-for-readers-of-exploring-our-matrix","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.patheos.com\/blogs\/religionprof\/2011\/08\/religion-and-science-fiction-a-special-offer-for-readers-of-exploring-our-matrix.html","title":{"rendered":"Religion and Science Fiction: A Special Offer for Readers of Exploring Our Matrix"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<\/head>

The book I edited, Religion and Science Fiction<\/em>, is now available for purchase via the publisher\u2019s web site<\/a>. And for a limited time, I am able to offer readers of this blog a discount coupon code!<\/p>\n

For a limited time, purchase Religion and Science Fiction<\/em> on the publisher\u2019s website and receive a 40% discount off the retail price<\/a> by entering the following coupon code at checkout: RASF. Offer Expires: 8\/31\/2011.<\/p>\n

Here is the list of contributors and their chapters:<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Introduction: Religion and Science Fiction
\nJames F. McGrath<\/p>\n

The Dark Dreamlife of Postmodern Theology: Delicatessen, The City of Lost Children, and Alien Resurrection
\nJoyce Janca-Aji<\/p>\n

Sorcerers and Supermen: Old Mythologies in New Guises
\nC. K. Robertson<\/p>\n

Star Trekking in China: Science Fiction as Theodicy in Contemporary China
\nEriberto P. Lozada Jr.<\/p>\n

Science Playing God
\nAlison Bright MacWilliams<\/p>\n

Looking Out for No. 1: Concepts of Good and Evil in Star Trek and The Prisoner
\nElizabeth Danna<\/p>\n

Robots, Rights and Religion
\nJames F. McGrath<\/p>\n

Angels, Echthroi, and Celestial Music in the Adolescent Science Fiction of Madeleine L\u2019Engle
\nGregory Pepetone<\/p>\n

Uncovering Embedded Theology in Science Fiction Films: K-PAX Revealed
\nTeresa Blythe<\/p>\n

And here are the blurbs from the back cover:<\/p>\n

\u201cIn Religion and Science Fiction<\/em>, James McGrath has gathered an impressive array of voices and approaches to the issue of science fiction\u2019s treatment of religion. This richly interdisciplinary book shows there\u2019s more to the study of religion in SF than just theology or literary criticism alone have to offer.\u201d<\/p>\n

-Gabriel Mckee
\nauthor of The Gospel According to Science Fiction<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cReligion and Science Fiction<\/em> is a blessing to scholars and science fiction fans alike. The ideas engaged by each author-from postmodern post-apocalypticism to dime store heroes and space-faring robots-challenge our assumptions about culture, intellectual life, and even the very essence of what it means to be human. The authors use science fiction to explore religion and religion to elucidate science fiction; this combination gives us a richer understanding of both.\u201d<\/p>\n

-Robert M Geraci
\nauthor of Apocalyptic AI: Visions of Heaven in Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, and Virtual Reality<\/em>.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis collection invites the reader into thoughtful reflection on the religion and theology (broadly understood) of a range of science fiction works (broadly understood). Kudos to McGrath and his contributors for this interdisciplinary exploration!\u201d<\/p>\n

-Marti J. Steussy MacAllister-Petticrew
\nauthor of Forest of the Night<\/em> and Dreams of Dawn<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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