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Publisher: John Knox Press Author: John C. McDowell Cover Artist: Cover Price: $14.95 Media: Softcover ISBN: 978-0-66423-142-2 - 1st SYNOPSIS Star Wars is one of the most beloved movie series of all time, and in this book John McDowell explores the many ethical, philosophical and spiritual themes that weave their way through the six films. From the Force to the dark side, the issues portrayed in the films have a moral and spiritual complexity that can help us better understand our place in the world and our relation to others, and even to God. Following comments made by the Star Wars saga's creator George Lucas, McDowell argues that Lucas did not intend for his films to be mere entertainment. Rather, he hoped his films would be used as a vehicle for moral education Whether discussing the Force of Good or the tragedy of Anakin Skywalker, McDowell brings a fan's enthusiasm and a theologian's wisdom to this engaging book. | ||
Preface
Introduction
1. A New Myth: The Truthfulness of Star Wars
2. Evil Strikes Back
3. Beware the Dark Side Within: The Tragedy of Anakin Skywalker
5. The Politics of Evil
6. Rebelling Against Evil: The Violence of Star Wars
7. Feeling the Force: The Ethics of the Good Life
8. A New Hope: Redemption in Star Wars
Afterword
The book is a first
- the first major treatment of all 6 Star Wars movies, which also recognises the importance of the Expanded Universe material;
- the first major theological reading of the Star Wars movies;
- the first book discussion of the saga that sees strong connections between these movies and the Christian heritage shaped by the thinking of Augustine of Hippo, the book challenges the view that the movies are purely neo-pagan.
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