Theology and Vampires [Hardcover]

What can vampires teach us about God? How can they reshape the way we think about religion, and our relationship with the divine? Through a thorough analysis of the relationship between theology and vampires,Theology and Vampiresprovides a glimpse into the versatility of the vampire as a tool for theological enquiry. Contributions to the volume assess vampires and their role in articulating theological thought, bringing together some of the classical vampire tales of the 19th century, with contemporary iterations of the figure. Considering how vampires are used to ask theological questions across media, from literature through to video games, this volume paints a complex and comprehensive picture of the often overlooked manner in which vampires not only reflect but also actively shape theological modes of enquiry.This volume explores the complex relationship between vampires and theology across time and media, bringing together established and emerging scholars to showcase how vampires help us think about the divine and our place within theological systems.Madeline Potteris Early Career Teaching and Research Fellow in the Long 19th Century (Romanticism to Victorianism) at University of Edinburgh.

Theology and Vampiresprovides an historically and geographically comprehensive account of the theological journey undertaken by the vampire from the nineteenth century to the present day. From Britain to India and Japan, these essays bear witness to the complex manifestation of vampirism in a variety of national and theological contexts. This volume charts the rich theological development of the undead vampire in novels, films, and manga. This is an important book for any scholar working on the history of the vampire across media forms. Andrew Smith, University of Sheffield, UK

This welcome new volume, edited expertly by Madeline Potter, applies the recent religious turn in Gothic studies to one of horrors most enduring archetypes: the vl³>