How does Star Trek's Captain Kirk live by the Golden Rule? How does The Twilight Zone show the effects of original sin in our world? And how do the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse make an appearance in The X-Files? Theological questions of human origin, purpose, and identity have been raised in works of science fiction throughout its history. The Truth Is Out There explores these themes in six classic science fiction television series--Star Trek, The Twilight Zone, The X-Files, Doctor Who, The Prisoner, and Babylon Five.

Bertonneau and Paffenroth analyze each series to show its insight into many central aspects of Christianity--the battle between good and evil, virtue, community, grace, and the apocalypse. In doing so, they show that these series speak to themes that are not only compatible with Christianity but central to its message. The book will interest science fiction fans and will be a useful guide for undergraduate courses in pop culture.

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ISBN: 9781587431265
Catalogue code: N/A
Publisher: BRAZOS PRESS - published 15/07/2006
Format: Paperback