Jesuit Scientists in Science-Fiction Novels*
The appearance of Jesuit scientists in science-fiction novels, often as the main characters, is an interesting and little-known fact. Some have even suggested that this feature may characterize a specific sub-genre of such novels. The quality and the themes vary greatly, and it is not clear what mov...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Brill
[2019]
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Journal of Jesuit studies
Year: 2019, Volume: 6, Issue: 1, Pages: 133-140 |
| IxTheo Classification: | CD Christianity and Culture KCA Monasticism; religious orders KDB Roman Catholic Church |
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Jesuit novels
B Jesuit scientists B Science fiction B alien religion B space Jesuits B other worlds B pace journeys B Jesuit astronomers |
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| Summary: | The appearance of Jesuit scientists in science-fiction novels, often as the main characters, is an interesting and little-known fact. Some have even suggested that this feature may characterize a specific sub-genre of such novels. The quality and the themes vary greatly, and it is not clear what moves authors to include Jesuits. This article reviews ten of these novels, noting their great variety in plot and approach, as well as the frequent use of space travel and contact with intelligent aliens. In general, the presence of Jesuit characters allows the authors to introduce a religious perspective, but can also be interpreted as a recognition of the Jesuit tradition in scientific fields. |
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| ISSN: | 2214-1332 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Journal of Jesuit studies
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1163/22141332-00601010 |