Theology, Religion, and Dystopia (Hardcover)

Dystopia, from the Greek dus and topos "bad place," is a revelatory genre and concept that has experienced a meteoric rise in popularity at the start of the twenty-first century. This book addresses approaches to the study of dystopia from the academic fields of theology and religious studies. Following a co-written chapter where Scott Donahue-Martens and Brandon Simonson argue that dystopia can be understood as demythologized apocalyptic, ten unique contributions each engage a work of popular culture, such as a book, movie, or television show. Topics across chapters range from the critical function of dystopia, social location and identity, violence, apocalypse and the end of everything, sacrifice, catharsis, and dystopian existentialism. This volume responds to the need for theological and religious reflection on dystopia in a world increasingly threatened by climate change, pandemics, and global war.

General

Imprint:	Lexington Books-Fortress Academic
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Theology, Religion, and Pop Culture
Release date:	October 2022
Editors:	Scott Donahue-Martens • Brandon Simonson
Contributors:	Scott Donahue-Martens • Beata Gombkoeto • Thomas G. Hermans-Webster • Justin F. Martin • C. J. McCrary • John C. McDowell • David Penn • Amanda L. Pumphrey
Dimensions:	237 x 160 x 22mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	208
ISBN-13:	978-1-978713-29-1
Categories:	Books > Fiction > Genre fiction > Science fiction Books > Fiction > Genre fiction > Fantasy Books > Language & Literature > Literature: history & criticism > Novels, other prose & writers > General Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Cultural studies > Popular culture Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Aspects of religions (non-Christian) > Theology > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > Aspects of religions (non-Christian) > Theology > General
LSN:	1-978713-29-0
Barcode:	9781978713291

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