This controversial book, with a preface by Jack Zipes, explores the presence of the fantastic in Biblical and related texts, and the influence of Biblical traditions on contem- porary fantasy writing, cinema, music and art.

The contributors apply a variety of critical concepts and methods from the field of fantasy studies, including the theories of Tolkien and Todorov, to Biblical texts. They challenge theological suppositions regarding the texts which take refuge in science or historiog- raphy.

Violence, Utopia and the Kingdom of God presents a provocative and arresting new analysis of Biblical texts which draws on the most recent critical approaches to provide a unique study of the Biblical narrative.