Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 Acknowledgments Chapter 3 Introduction Chapter 4 Taking Buffy Seriously Chapter 5 The Moral Battleground Chapter 6 Storytellers Chapter 7 Buffy's Story Chapter 8 Buffy's World Chapter 9 Human Nature Chapter 10 Identity and the Quest for Self Chapter 11 A Tale of Two Slayers: Identity, Sacrifice, and Salvation Chapter 12 Systems of Power: Technology, Magic, and Institutional Authority Chapter 13 Together or Alone? The Dynamics of Community and Family Chapter 14 The End as Moral Guidepost Chapter 15 Morals and Consequences Chapter 16 Sexuality Chapter 17 Violence and Vengeance Chapter 18 Guilt and Forgiveness Chapter 19 The Vampire, the Witch and the Warlock: Patterns of Redemption Chapter 20 Buffy and Moral Discourse Chapter 21 Notes Chapter 22 Episode Guide Chapter 23 Bibliography Chapter 24 Index Chapter 25 About the Author

About the Author

Gregory Stevenson holds a Ph.D. from the Graduate Division of Religion at Emory University. He is Professor of Religion in the Department of Religion and Bible, Rochester College, Michigan.

Reviews

In a context in which a theological assessment of culture is often absent, Stevenson serves as an exemplary guide showing Christians how to engage culture on a substantial and discerning level even when they may not agree with everything [in it]…
*Restoration Quarterly*