The Gospel according to Twilight

"With wry and incisive writing, Heath reflects theologically on salvation, temptation, desire, grace, conversion, and the meaning of 'forbidden fruit' in the books."
—Publishers Weekly

“Heath’s The Gospel according to Twilight is riveting. Her conversational style will draw fans who are dying for intelligent discussion of this beloved series, and newcomers hoping for an astute yet accessible overview of the major questions about gender and theology relevant to Twilight.”
—Donna Freitas, author of Sex and the Soul: Juggling Sexuality, Spirituality, Romance, and Religion on America's College Campuses

"Twilight is so popular because it gets at deep questions about what it means to be female. Join Heath for a fascinating conversation about vampires and the pressing questions of feminist theology!"
—Beth Felker Jones, Associate Professor of Theology, Wheaton College, and author of Touched by a Vampire: Discovering the Hidden Messages in the Twilight Saga

“Heath’s balanced approach to theology and gender in the Twilight saga is enlightening and highly readable. A must read for lovers of Twilight and for anyone who has wondered about the worldview underlying the stories.”
—Susannah Clements, Associate Professor of Language and Literature, Regent University, and author of The Vampire Defanged: How the Embodiment of Evil Became a Romantic Hero

“The paradoxical nature of the Twilight saga is helpfully explored in Elaine Heath’s winsome addition to the best-selling 'Gospel according to . . .' series. Here is a good read for fans and inquirers alike.”
—Robert K. Johnston, Professor of Theology and Culture, Fuller Theological Seminary, and author of Reel Spirituality: Theology and Film in Dialogue

“Eager to understand the Twilight phenomenon? Elaine Heath offers a generous appreciation of its vision of a peaceable kingdom where vampires, werewolves, and humans cooperate. For Twi-hard fans, Elaine Heath also offers a constructive critique of the gender roles and violence looming beneath Twilight’s shimmering surfaces. The Gospel according to Twilight is smart, accessible, and insightful.”
—Craig Detweiler, Director, Center for Entertainment, Media, and Culture, Pepperdine University, and editor of Halos and Avatars: Playing Video Games with God

"Heath, a theologian, evangelism professor, pastor, and self-described 'lover of good stories,' does the Twilight saga justice at the same time that she critiques its glamorization of gender stereotypes with their potential for violence and abuse. To top it all off, Heath writes with an elegance and edge that make her book as much of a page turner as the series on which it is based.”
—Alyce M. McKenzie, Professor of Homiletics, Perkins School of Theology

"Clearly, Heath has done her homework. Her weaving of gospel themes within the Twilight story itself is inspiring and gives further insight to both the books and to a contemporary understanding of the gospel itself. An engaging, creative read that is timely for those looking to connect their faith to popular culture.”
—Ryan K. Bolger, Associate Professor of Church in Contemporary Culture, Fuller Theological Seminary, and coauthor of Emerging Churches: Creating Christian Community in Postmodern Cultures