Theology and Breaking Bad

Theology and Breaking Bad delves into the moral landscape of the AMC neo-Western crime drama, exploring theological themes and characters, and advancing academic inquiries into popular culture and theology. It offers provocative reflections and insights into the show's themes of antihero redemption, penance, salvation, and forgiveness, appealing to both academics and fans.

Format: Hardback
Length: 202 pages
Publication date: 15 August 2022
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Theology and Breaking Bad delves into the profound and morally complex realm of the AMC neo-Western crime drama Breaking Bad (2008-2013), offering insightful perspectives on the characters, their struggles, and the moral ramifications of their actions. Throughout the book, the contributors uncover subtle theological themes intricately woven into the storylines by the writers and directors, presenting them to the reader in ten essays that cover a wide range of topics, from Greek mythology to the Hebrew Bible, and extend into Eastern and Western Christendom. Readers will encounter thought-provoking reflections that enhance their appreciation of this captivating show and its spin-off series, Better Call Saul (2015-2022). Moreover, this volume contributes to academic discourse in fields such as popular culture and theology, hermeneutics, biblical studies, Patristics, film studies, diasporic and colonial studies, and explores themes such as antihero redemption, penance, salvation, and forgiveness. Whether you are an academic or a passionate fan, this book holds immense interest.

Weight: 485g
Dimension: 226 x 161 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781978712720