Narrative and Belief - The Religious Affordance of Supernatural Fiction

Summary

Some consumers of fantasy and science fiction believe that the superhuman powers of the story-worlds, also exist in the real world. This book identifies the textual features that make certain works of fiction, including The Lord of the Rings and Star Wars, usable as religious texts. It was first published as a special issue of the

Product details

• Authors: Markus Altena Davidsen, Markus Altena (Leiden University Davidsen
• Assisted by: Markus Altena Davidsen (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 13.12.2019
• EAN: 9780367892128
• ISBN: 978-0-367-89212-8
• No. of pages: 126
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > General, dictionaries; Science Fiction, RELIGION / General, FICTION / Science Fiction / General, Religion: general, Religion & beliefs, Religion and beliefs, Eclectic & Esoteric Religions & Belief Systems, Eclectic and esoteric religions and belief systems