Product details: - Paperback: 208 pages, 1 Edition
- Author: Jana Riess
- Publisher: Jossey-Bass
- Publication Date: 2004-04-30
- Studio: Jossey-Bass
- Manufacturer: Jossey-Bass
- Package Dimensions: 8.9 x 50 x 75 inches
The first book-length treatment of the spiritual and religious themes in Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Faith and culture collide in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, the phenomenal cult classic television series that has captured the imagination of a generation of fans and received widespread critical acclaim. Written for Buffy fans with spiritual inclinations, this book at last explores some of the show's most fascinating spiritual, religious, and mythological ideas—from apocalypse and iconography to the power of blood and the need for humor when fighting our spiritual battles. Buffy and the show's other characters have valuable spiritual lessons to impart, offering wisdom for the faith journey, the courage to make ethical choices, and forgiveness when our choices have been poor ones. Throughout the book's 13 short chapters, author Jana Riess looks at how values such as friendship, self-reliance, redemption, and the responsible use of power are played out in Buffy and its spinoff series Angel. The book includes an exclusive interview with actress Eliza Dushku (who plays Faith on the show), an end-of-book "Who's Who in Buffy," and a guide to the spiritual themes covered in the seven seasons of the show. What can we learn from watching television? More than you might think! Jana Riess (Winchester, KY) is currently the Religion Book Review Editor for Publishers Weekly and the author of The Spiritual Traveler: Boston and New England. A recognized expert on trends in American religion and publishing, she has written for Books & Culture, Beliefnet.com, and Kirkus Reviews. This book has not been approved, licensed, or sponsored by any entity or person involved in creating or producing Buffy the Vampire Slayer, the film or TV Customer reviews:  Insight from Pop Culture!, 2006-02-21
I found in reading this, i not only learned more in depthly about my favorite tv show, but i also learned about myself. Using the techniques used by the author to examine Buffy spiritually, i examined myself. This book was not only enjoyable, but also a learning experiance. By looking deeply into the roots of Buffy and using different religous principles, not only does Buffy make reference to these religions (Christianity, Buddhism, Wiccan among others) but,in part is these religions. Aspects of them all make thier way into the the show's inner most working, and Jana Riess guides you along as you explore how and why. It is my favorite Buffy book by far. It is worth way more than the price. Even non-viewers will profit. You will not be sorry!
 Entertaining, But something's missing, 2004-10-20
I enjoyed this book quite a bit, especially since I was reading it while taking a women in religion class. Many of the topics addressed in this book were addressed in my class, and likewise, many class topics were in the book. However, I do not feel that this book incorporates enough mainstream world religion into its analyses. I feel that the majority of the book correctly analyzes themes of certain Buffy episodes, and includes some great quotes, but doesn't really discuss Buffy's relationship to already standing religions, or a new "buffy" religion.
Basically, this book says "Christianity, buddhism, and hinduism all have these practices that let people be nice to each other. Buffy has these practices too, see?" This book wants us to be nice because Buffy was nice. That's all I got out of it. But it's entertaining and a worthwhile read for Buffy fans.
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