Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Acknowledgments xi
4. I. ntroduction 1
5. PART eligion in Star Trek
6. 2. From Thwarted Gods to Reclaimed Mystery? 13
7. 3. lassic Star Trek and the Death of God: 33
8. 4. Religion and Science in Star Trek 61
9. 5. eeds of Power: Respect for Religion in Star Trek 77
10. 6. (Re)Covering Sacred Ground 101
11. PART Religious and Mythic Themes
12. 7. Intimations of Immortality 119
13. 8. Suffering, Sacrifice and Redemption 139
14. 9. The Outward Voyage and the Inward Search 165
15. 10. Biblical Interpretation in the Star Trek Universe 193
16. PART II Religion and Ritual in Fandom
17. 11 “Star Trek to Me Is Way of Life” 217
18. 12. On the Edge of Forever 231
19. 13. Boldly Go 245
20. TV Episodes and Movies Cited 271
21. Bibliography 279
22. List of Contributors 297
23. Index 299