If so, what?
2007-11-13 14:38:22 · 14 answers · asked by whitehorse456 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I've not seen the movies,,,but Sci Fi writers and songwriters, poet and Kings, have stolen from the bible, since time began. What else is new....where do you think the idea for Superman came from?
2007-11-13 14:45:15 · answer #1 · answered by dreamdress2 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just a few zillion... along with every other literary epic in the last 15 or 20 centuries. For an excellent discussion of this, have a look at Joseph Campbell's book, "The Hero With A Thousand Faces." The guy was brilliant, and his work will knock your socks off in the most genteel way possible. George Lucas was one of his students! :-)
2007-11-13 22:49:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
Both have good overall story arcs--the epic feel of it, lots of characters, blood and guts, romance, wacky sidekicks etc.
On the down side, both epics are really lacking when it comes to the fine details. For example, why was Obi Wan so old in Episode 4 compared to Episode 3--only 18 years had passed. And, is it "an eye for an eye" or are we supposed to "turn the other cheek"?
Very confusing and require a LOT of suspension of disbelief
2007-11-13 22:47:13 · answer #3 · answered by Here..have some Kool-Aid 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Toaism too =)
Anakin was said to be immaculately conceived, to fulfill prophecy as "the chosen one", and bring and end to the evil Empire and bring hope to the galaxy.
Episode 4 was titled "A New Hope", which may or may not have been intentionally analogous to Jesus.
George Lucas incorporated Buddhist and Toaist philosophy into Yoda's character, and the doctrines of the Jedi religion.
"Luminous beings are we, not this crude matter..."
2007-11-13 22:40:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
OF COURSE there are. The very terms used for people and and certain name are of Scritural origin.
ANAKIM is Strongs # 6062
DARTH is DAATH #1847
Yada is Yoda #3045
Jedi is Yediy #3260, 3259
In the movie The Last Star Fighter, you find the ZUWR #2114
In the movie DUNE, the one with Patrick Stewart, you have MANY Scriptural issues at play.
2007-11-13 23:05:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Also in the Matrix movies. It is a common theme, used in may movies, books, etc. through out time. Even the bible copied the theme from far earlier religious stories such as Mithra.
2007-11-13 22:48:14 · answer #6 · answered by ndmagicman 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes even though the maker swears not
the force
power of the beliver
calling out for help and being heard
being guided by the force
2007-11-13 22:44:56 · answer #7 · answered by johnboy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Star Wars uses a lot of mythological symbolism - it's a classic heroes journey.
2007-11-13 22:51:21 · answer #8 · answered by Morgaine 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes A LOT, I don't remember all of them however I have notice the same for Lord of the Rings.
2007-11-14 09:08:28 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i have actually seen a National Geographic special on it(it might have been history channel) that explains that the story of star wars is basically the story of God and Satans fighting.
2007-11-13 22:44:53 · answer #10 · answered by Atomic New Theory 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋