The Gospel According to Twilight: Women, Sex, and God
"Heath'sThe Gospel according to Twilightis riveting. Her conversational style will draw fans who are dying for intelligent discussion of this beloved series, and newcomers hoping for an astute yet accessible overview of the major questions about gender and theology relevant to Twilight." Donna Freitas, author ofSex and the Soul: Juggling Sexuality, Spirituality, Romance, and Religion on America's College Campuses"Twilight is so popular because it gets at deep questions about what it means to be female. Join Heath for a fascinating conversation about vampires and the pressing questions of feminist theology!" Beth Felker Jones, Wheaton College, and author ofTouched by a Vampire: Discovering the Hidden Messages in the Twilight Saga"Heath, a theologian, evangelism professor, pastor, and self-described 'lover of good stories,' does the Twilight saga justice at the same time that she critiques its glamorization of gender stereotypes with their potential for violence and abuse. To top it all off, Heath writes with an elegance and edge that make her book as much of a page turner as the series on which it is based." Alyce M. McKenzie, Perkins School of Theology"Heath's balanced approach to theology and gender in the Twilight Saga is enlightening and highly readable. A must read for lovers of Twilight and for anyone who has wondered about the worldview underlying the stories." Susannah Clements, Regent University, and author ofThe Vampire Defanged: How the Embodiment of Evil Became a Romantic Hero"Clearly, Heath has done her homework. Her weaving of gospel themes within the Twilight story itself is inspiring and gives further insight to both the books and to a contemporary understanding of the gospel itself. An engaging, creative read that is timely for those looking to connect their faith to popular culture." Ryan K. Bolger, Fuller Theological Seminary"The paradoxical nature of the Twilight saga is helpfully explored in Elaine Heath's winsome addition to the best-selling 'Gospel according  to…' series. Here is a good read for fans and inquirers alike." Robert K. Johnston, Fuller Theological Seminary, and author ofReel Spirituality: Theology and Film in Dialogue"Eager to understand the Twilight phenomenon? Heath offers a generous appreciation of its vision of a peaceable kingdom where vampires, werewolves, and humans cooperate. For Twi-hard fans, Elaine Heath also offers a constructive critique of the gender roles and violence looming beneath Twilight's shimmering surfaces.The Gospel according to Twilightis smart, accessible, and insightful." Craig Detweiler, Pepperdine University, and editor ofHalos and Avatars: Playing Video Games with God