The Gospel according to Star Wars

Faith, Hope, and the Force

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by John C. McDowell

Type

Essays

Subject

One Film > Star Wars

Keywords

George Lucas, philosophy, religion

Publishing date

2007

Publisher

Westminster John Knox Press

Language

English

Relative size

Physical desc.

Paperback • 232 pages
5 ½ x 8 ½ inches (14 x 21.5 cm)

ISBN

978-0-664-23142-2

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Book Presentation:
Star Wars is one of the most beloved movie series of all time, and in this book John McDowell explores the many spiritual themes that weave throughout the six films. From the Force to the dark side, the issues discussed in the films have a moral and spiritual complexity that, if paid attention to, can help us better understand our place in the world and our relation to others and to God. George Lucas, the creator of Star Wars, did not intend for his films to be mere entertainment, McDowell argues. Rather, he hoped his films would be used as a vehicle for moral education.

About the Author:
John C. McDowell is Professor of Theology and Director of Research at the University of Divinity, Melbourne, Australia. He is the author of numerous works on the ideologies of Star Wars.

See the publisher website: Westminster John Knox Press

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