Theology and the Marvel Universe
Abstract
In Theology and the Marvel Universe, fourteen contributors examine theological themes and ideas in the comic books, television shows, and films that make up the grand narrative of the Marvel Universe. Engaging in dialogue with theological thinkers such as Willie James Jennings, Franz Rosenzweig, Søren Kierkegaard, René Girard, Kelly Brown Douglas, and many others, the chapters explore a wide variety of topics, including violence, sacrifice, colonialism, Israeli-Palestinian relations, virtue ethics, character formation, identity formation, and mythic reinvention. This book demonstrates that the stories of Thor, Daredevil, Sabra, Spider-Man, Jessica Jones, Thanos, Luke Cage, and others engage not just our imagination, but our theological imagination as well.
Schlagworte
comic books superhero superhero ethics theology theology and superheroes marvel marvel cinematic universe marvel films marvel television- Kapitel Ausklappen | EinklappenSeiten
- i–viii Preface i–viii
- 235–254 Bibliography 235–254
- 255–266 Index 255–266
- 267–270 About the Contributors 267–270