Anthony Le Donne

A. Ron Hubbard

Why is Tyrion hated by the gods? Does Dany have a messiah complex? Can Bran manipulate timelines? What would Nietzsche think about Jaime's morality? These are just a few of the questions answered in Gods of Thrones. Applying the study of religion, sociology, and history, this book offers a fresh take on the religious landscape of Ice and Fire.Advance praise for 'Gods of Thrones'..."Bursting with insight and full of japes, this book will teach you much and more. 'Gods of Thrones' will deepen your experience of the novels and remind you why you loved them in the first place. Clearly, these guys drink and know things."-- Chad Carmichael, PhD Professor of PhilosophyIndiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis"This work is a must-read for fans of the show . . . I wish I had had 'Gods of Thrones' available as a companion book when teaching my 'Game of Thrones' course last year."-- Gregory D. Webster, PhDProfessor of PsychologyUniversity of Florida"True to form, A.Ron and Anthony blend entertaining wit with their significant real world and in-universe knowledge to produce a remarkably enjoyable tour through the religions of 'Game of Thrones'."-- Jim JonesCo-host, Bald Move

A Pilgrim's Guide to the Religions of Ice and Fire

Gods of Thrones

Lawrence Behrendt

Sacred Dissonance is a thought-provoking study exploring the distinctions between religious identities and cultural boundaries of Jews and Christians. Opposing the notion that all faiths are the same, Anthony Le Donne (a New Testament scholar) and Larry Behrendt (a Jewish lawyer) offer introspective essays on topics such as neighborhood relations, hospitality, and the Holocaust—and provide a model for addressing a difficult past and challenging present.

A Richer Faith through Jewish-Christian Dialogue

Sacred Dissonance

Was Tyrion a time-traveling fetus? Is Arya a religious convert? Is Jaqen H'ghar a genie? What can Chinese dragon mythology tell about Dany's endgame? Is Bran a god? These are just a few of the questions answered in Gods of Thrones, vol. 2. Applying the study of religion and myth, this book offers a fresh take on the religious landscape of Ice and Fire. Advance praise for 'Gods of Thrones'... "Gods of Thrones Vol. 2" masterfully plumbs the depths of the ancient mythologies and premodern rituals, beliefs, and practices that inspire the lore of the old gods and the theology of the new--and everything in between. Inherently accessible and compulsively readable, Hubbard and Le Donne offer up a new and fascinating lens through which to view the competing and overlapping belief systems that undergird Westeros--and threaten its demise." -- Jana Mathews, PhD Professor of Medieval Literature Rollins College "A skillful analysis full of deep insight on both religion and the mega-hit Game of Thrones. This adroitly written second volume continues to explore the myriad dimensions of faith and the world of Westeros in a truly entertaining and engaging way. A mind needs books--especially ones like this--just as a sword needs a whetstone." -- Joseph M. Valenzano III, PhD Professor and Chair of Communication University of Dayton

Gods of Thrones: Vol. 2

Bruce Chilton

Jesus was a Jew and not a Christian. That affirmation may seem obvious, but here an international cast of Jewish and Christian scholars spell out its weighty and often complex consequences for contemporary Jewish-Christian dialogue. Soundings in the Religion of Jesus contextualizes Jesus and the writings about him that set the stage for Jewish-Christian relations for the next two thousand years. Of equal importance, this book considers the reception, celebration, and (too often) the neglect of Jesus' Jewishness in modern contexts and the impact such responses have had for Jewish-Christian relations. Topics explored include the ethics of scriptural translation, the ideological motives of Nazi theologians and other "quests" for the Historical Jesus, and the ways in which New Testament portraits of Jesus both help and hurt authentic Jewish-Christian dialogue.

Perspectives and Methods in Jewish and Christian Scholarship

Soundings in the Religion of Jesus

Jesus: A Beginner’s Guide introduces Jesus, the man and his enduring legacy. Separating fact from fiction, Professor Le Donne places Jesus within the context of first-century Judaism, and explores the debate about his status as 'Son of God' among the early Christians. He then follows his legacy through medieval Europe, and compares the various cultural Jesuses in enlightenment and post-enlightenment thought.

A Beginner's Guide

Jesus

The idea that Jesus was married continues to incite fierce debate. But most who address the topic either dismiss the possibility or propound conspiracy theories. Amid the storm of controversy, Le Donne provides a haven of clarity and sense. Approaching the subject from a fresh, historical perspective, Le Donne places Jesus firmly within a socio-cultural context and, by investigating gender and marriage norms, provocatively argues that Jesus could well have been married – although not to Mary Magdalene.

Ancient Texts and Modern Scandals

The Wife of Jesus

Chris Keith

This volume discusses the new approaches regarding the criteria of authenticity and their relevance in the quest for the historical Jesus studies.

Anthony Le Donne

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