Theology and Game of Thrones
Lexington Books/Fortress Academic (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 3. February 2022
342 pages
978-1-9787-9632-4 (ISBN)
Description
This book explores many of the theological and religious themes present in the Game of Thrones HBO television series and George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire novels. Written for academics yet accessible for the layperson, the chapters explore themes of power, religion, and sacred institutions in Westeros; Christian ecclesiology in the Night's Watch and the religion of the Iron Islands; Augustinian notions of evil in the Night King and anthropology in the Seven; Orientalism, Hinduism, and the many worldviews in the World of Ice and Fire, and the series more controversial and disturbing themes of rape and death. Theology and Game of Thrones will appeal to theology and religious studies scholars and fans alike as it explores these elements in Martin's complex fantasy epic.
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Series
Edition
1. Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Target group
Professional and scholarly
ISBN-13
978-1-9787-9632-4 (9781978796324)
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Matthew William Brake
Theology and Game of Thrones
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05/2024
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Matthew Brake (M.Div., Regent University) is the series editor for the Theology and Pop Culture series and runs the Popular Culture and Theology blog.
Content
Introduction: Sex, Violence, and Theology in the World of Ice and Fire Matthew Brake
Part I: Power and Sacred Institutions in the Seven Kingdoms
1. Seasons Change and "Winter is Coming": Patterning in Game of Thrones and the Hebrew Bible Eric X. Jarrard
2. Targaryen Exceptionalism and Politics in the Sacred Structures of Westeros
Mollie Gossage and Edgar Valles
3. Guest Rights and Gods: Historical Hospitium in Game of Thrones Katy Krieger
Part II: Ecclesiology of Thrones
4. What is Dead May Never Die: The Drowned God and Jesus' Call to Discipleship
Shaun C. Brown
5. Ragamuffins Bound by the Word: The Ecclesiology of the Night's Watch Drew McIntyre
Part III: Augustine Goes to Westeros
6. Night Kings and Shadow Assassins: Reflections on Death, Evil, and Privation Mark Wiebe
7. The Faith of the Seven and Faith in the Trinity David Mahfood
Part IV: Dispatches from Essos: Pluralism and Orientalism in the World of Ice and Fire
8. Is Hinduism Present in Game of Thrones? Jeffery D. Long
9. "
Part I: Power and Sacred Institutions in the Seven Kingdoms
1. Seasons Change and "Winter is Coming": Patterning in Game of Thrones and the Hebrew Bible Eric X. Jarrard
2. Targaryen Exceptionalism and Politics in the Sacred Structures of Westeros
Mollie Gossage and Edgar Valles
3. Guest Rights and Gods: Historical Hospitium in Game of Thrones Katy Krieger
Part II: Ecclesiology of Thrones
4. What is Dead May Never Die: The Drowned God and Jesus' Call to Discipleship
Shaun C. Brown
5. Ragamuffins Bound by the Word: The Ecclesiology of the Night's Watch Drew McIntyre
Part III: Augustine Goes to Westeros
6. Night Kings and Shadow Assassins: Reflections on Death, Evil, and Privation Mark Wiebe
7. The Faith of the Seven and Faith in the Trinity David Mahfood
Part IV: Dispatches from Essos: Pluralism and Orientalism in the World of Ice and Fire
8. Is Hinduism Present in Game of Thrones? Jeffery D. Long
9. "
