From Star Wars to Superman: Christ Figures in Science Fiction and Superhero Films

When cultures such as ours toss Jesus out one door, He comes in – albeit disguised – through another. That's why author Jim Papandrea turned to Star Wars, Star Trek, The Matrix, Terminator, Spider-Man, Batman, Dr. Who, and half-a-dozen other modern shows, discovering in each one powerful images of Christ and salvation.

Nor is that surprising.

In stories of alternative universes, people always need rescuing; somebody needs to save the day; and sometimes the whole world cries out for a savior ....