Description
This book explores many of the theological and religious themes inherent 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.
About the Author
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.
Book Information
ISBN 9781978707627
Author Matthew William Brake
Format Hardback
Page Count 342
Imprint Lexington Books/Fortress Academic
Publisher Rowman & Littlefield
Weight(grams) 676g
Dimensions(mm) 237mm * 160mm * 31mm
