A True Hope: Jedi Perils and the Way of Jesus - Paperback

by Joshua Hays (Author)

The Star Wars films have maintained a tremendous following for almost forty years, attracting successive generations of audiences while sustaining their appeal for lifelong fans. As viewers return to these stories again and again, the movies exert tremendous influence on their perceptions of the world.Star Wars offers an accessible starting point for considering substantive issues of faith, philosophy, and ethics. In A True Hope, Joshua Hays explores some of these challenging ideas through the sayings of the Jedi Masters, encouraging Christians to reflect on them thoughtfully. In so doing, Hays examines the ways the worldview of the Jedi is at odds with that of the Bible. Readers who accompany Hays on this journey will continue to enjoy the entertainment of the Star Wars galaxy while strengthening the stability and coherence of their faith.

Author Biography

Joshua Hays has been a voracious Star Wars fan since age nine and collected memorabilia related to the films for more than fifteen years. Since earning a BA in Christian Ethics from Union University and an MDiv from Samford University, Joshua has merged his passions for Star Wars and theology, writing on the intersection of faith and the Force for Preaching magazine and presenting at several conferences and retreats. He has also incorporated Star Wars into his teaching while serving on staff at several churches in Tennessee and Alabama. Joshua currently serves as a Research Associate for Baylor University's Institute for Studies of Religion. He resides in Waco, Texas, with his wife, Rebecca Poe Hays.