{"product_id":"from-star-wars-to-superman-christ-figures-in-science-fiction-and-superhero-films","title":"From Star Wars to Superman: Christ Figures in Science Fiction and Superhero Films","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen cultures such as ours toss Jesus out one door, He comes in – albeit disguised – through another. That’s why author Jim Papandrea turned to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eStar Wars, Star Trek, The Matrix, Terminator, Spider-Man, Batman, Dr. Who\u003c\/i\u003e, and half-a-dozen other modern shows, discovering in each one powerful images of Christ and salvation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNor is that surprising.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn stories of alternative universes, people always need rescuing; somebody needs to save the day; and sometimes the whole world cries out for a savior . . . which is just what a hero is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the heroes of some of the most popular sci-fi stories of all time, author Papandrea here answers questions that concern Christians who are also Trekkies, Whovians, Matrix Dwellers, or aficionados of popular science fiction: What kind of “Christ-figure” is the hero of this story, and what does that say about the show’s vision of Christ, humanity and salvation?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the interest of being scientific, Papandrea even gives each hero a Numerical Orthodoxy Score based on the description of Christ in the Nicene Creed, Christianity’s common definition of orthodoxy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncluded herein are astute Christian analyses of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBatman * Captain * America * Doctor Who * The Fifth Element * I, Robot * Iron Man * LOST * The Matrix * Planet of the Apes * Pleasantville * Spider-Man * Star Trek * Star Wars * Superman * The Terminator * The Time Machine * Tron * Wonder Woman\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere you’ll read about:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe pervasive Christian imagery in Doctor Who\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStar Trek’s predicted “death of God”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree-will: the stumbling block in the first Matrix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe crucifixion of Spider-Man\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy Wonder Woman is an image of a gnostic savior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe meaning of salvation in Star Wars (It masquerades as Christian)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow Superman’s life begins as a parallel of Moses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI, Robot: the religious reason why the robot is called “Sonny”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhether, in any Christian sense, Neo is The One?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCaptain American and Iron-Man: one defends the innocent, the other brings justice to the guilty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe tomb scene in the Fifth Element: it’s not the resurrection we need\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatter vs. Spirit in Tron: gnostic to the core\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe anti-Christian bias of Planet of the Apes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy the Force in Star Wars is no analogy to Grace or the Holy Spirit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Star Wars Christ figure: Obi-Wan? Luke? Or even, ultimately, Darth Vader\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat Heaven is understood to be in the LOST universe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTime travel as incarnation in The Terminator: a compelling analogy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegeneration as resurrection in Doctor Who: Is it Christ-like?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow Pleasantville reverses the dynamism of the Fall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe baptismal significance of the plane crash in LOST\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePleasantville: a twisted version of Eden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe incarnation of the Christ-figure in Planet of the Apes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTron’s parallels between Christianity and the Roman Empire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e. . . and much more about other science fiction and superhero shows!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChristians who enjoy popular culture will greet this fun book with interest and acclaim.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sophia Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42586803929186,"sku":null,"price":20.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/5751\/files\/16757373351059-21043.webp?v=1771952582","url":"https:\/\/campusstore.avemaria.edu\/products\/from-star-wars-to-superman-christ-figures-in-science-fiction-and-superhero-films","provider":"Ave Maria University Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}