Theology and Game of Thrones [Paperback]

This book explores many of the theological and religious themes present in theGame of ThronesHBO television series and George R.R. MartinsA Song of Ice and Firenovels. Written for academics yet accessible for the layperson, the chapters explore themes of power, religion, and sacred institutions in Westeros; Christian ecclesiology in the Nights 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 Throneswill appeal to theology and religious studies scholars and fans alike as it explores these elements in Martins complex fantasy epic.Matthew Brake(M.Div., Regent University) is the series editor for the Theology and Pop Culture series and runs thePopular Culture and Theologyblog.

This is a volume that showcases a number of truly excellent, insightful, and provocative essays (in all the best ways) that explore the theological subtexts and religious themes that have been interwoven throughout George R.R. Martins masterful fantasy novels, A Song of Ice and Fire, and in the derivative HBO series, Game of Thrones. Popular fiction has always engaged the cultural landscapes familiar to its audience, and the fantasy world by Martin is no exception. In particular, and as revealed in the essays within this volume, the character dramas and social tensions that are set in this world take inspiration from Biblical themes (but not only!) of sin, guilt, damnation, and repentance. Truly, these works are a genre-defining collection of essays, and they should enjoy a wide readership of academics and non-academics alike. David K. Goodin, McGill School of Religious Studies and the Institut de Theologie Orthodoxe de Montreal

This volume packs a sea of splendid inquiries into George R.R. Martins fantasylo