Title:
The theology of Battlestar Galactica : American Christianity in the 2004-2009 television series / Kevin J. Wetmore, Jr.
Author:
Wetmore, Kevin J., 1969-
Publication Information:
Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland, ©2012.
Call Number:
PN1992.77 .B354 W48 2012
Abstract:
"Over 87 episodes and two television movies, the series' narrative arc explores meanings of salvation, prophecy, exile, apocalypse, resurrection, and messianism, and clearly demonstrates the working of a divine will in a material world. It offers a systematic theology for each of Battlestar Galactica's invented religions and surveys echoes of American Christianity and theology in the groundbreaking series"--Provided by publisher.
Electronic Access:
Table of contents http://swbplus.bsz-bw.de/bsz366333151inh.htm
ISBN:
9780786465507
Physical Description:
ix, 209 pages ; 23 cm
Contents:
Created theologies -- A systematic theology of human religion / the human understanding of God -- a systematic theology of Cylon religion / the Cylon understanding of God -- a systematic theology of the Baltar Cult / the Baltar Cult understanding of God -- Real-world echoes -- Gospels, sins and salvation: the use of Christian terminology in BSG -- "In His own image he created them": creation and falls -- Exile and the remnant: religion of the planetless -- The role of prophets -- Starbuck died, Starbuck Is risen, Starbuck will come again: messiahs and resurrection in BSG -- Cylon messiah, human Judas: Baltar, betrayal and redemption -- From Patmos to Caprica: battlestar apocalyptica -- Conclusion: The plan -- Epilogue: The theology of Caprica; or, why parents don't always look like their children -- Appendix I: Episode list -- Appendix II: Glossary.
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