Sacred Force of Star Wars Jedi

This Element examines the vast community of fans and gamers, who have turned Star Wars into a parareligion. The Element shows the genetic connections between Star Wars and its predecessors in science fiction. Star Wars remains culturally and economically significant as we approach completion of its first half-century.

List of contents

Introduction to Star Wars; 1. Reconceptualizing religion; 2. Older testaments; 3. Online social groups; 4. A vast diversity of scriptures; 5. Virtual worlds; 6. Two denominations; 7. That galaxy far, far away; 8. The secular trend.

Product details

• Authors: William Sims Bainbridge, Bainbridge William Sims
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.11.2024
• EAN: 9781009512169
• ISBN: 978-1-0-0951216-9
• No. of pages: 82
• Series: Elements in New Religious Movements
• Subjects: Fiction > Narrative literature; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945), RELIGION / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology of Religion, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Industries / Entertainment, Information technology industries, Alternative belief systems, Religious groups: social & cultural aspects, Social groups: religious groups and communities, Fiction: special features: game-related, Computer and video game industry, FICTION / LitRPG (Literary Role-Playing Game)