Theology and the Star Wars Universe (Theology, Religion, and Pop Culture)

"Theology and the Star Wars Universe is an engaging and enlightening foray into exploring the galaxy far, far away from a theological perspective. Written for an academic audience but accessible to fans of the franchise, the book will be an excellent addition to any collection"-- Provided by publisher Scholars have been arguing for years that Star Wars is more than light sabers, Wookies, Millennium Falcons, and troubling familial relationships. Star Wars is an exciting space fantasy that we can explore from multiple academic perspectives, such as philosophy and psychology. This volume adds to that conversation by asking, “what would it look like if we analyzed the Star Wars universe theologically?” In Theology and the Star Wars Universe, contributors from various theological traditions take on this task by exploring the nature of the Force, the spiritual role of the Jedi, nonviolent and liberationist readings of the Franchise, and the enduring power of hope. Written for the restless, curious academic but accessible to diehard fans, Theology and the Star Wars Universe is an exciting foray into the study of theology and popular culture.