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Halos and Avatars

Playing Video Games with God

  • Paperback
  • 224 pages
  • Publisher: Westminster John Knox
  • 15.5 x 22.8 x 1.7 cm

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For gamers seeking deeper spiritual insights in play

Explores the theological aspects of popular video games

You will gain a fresh perspective on gaming and faith

Explore the intersection of video games and faith with Halos and Avatars.

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Hot on the heels of James Cameron’s award-winning blockbuster film, Avatar, is the first exploration of video games and their theological dimensions: Halos and Avatars: Playing Video Games with God. Fans and anyone fascinated with modern society’s obsession with games like Myst, Halo, Guitar Hero, Christian-themed games like Left Behind, and even controversial games like BioShock and Second Life, will find much to consider here!
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  • Title

    Halos and Avatars

  • Author

    Craig Detweiler

  • Book Format

    Paperback

  • Publisher

    Westminster John Knox

  • Published

    March 2010

  • Weight

    350g

  • Page Count

    224

  • Dimensions

    15.5 x 22.8 x 1.7 cm

  • ISBN

    9780664232771

  • ISBN-10

    0664232779

  • Eden Code

    2641631