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LOS ANGELES, Dec. 20, 2011 /Christian Newswire/ -- Can you find elements of truth in your favorite books, films, music and games? Can one find truth in the works of Lennon, Steinbeck and Cobain? How about in Harry Potter or Star Wars? In The Legend of Zelda and Theology (Gray Matter Books, 2011), author/editor Jonny Walls explores these questions as they relate to the popular video game franchise.

The level of interactive adventure, immersion, and storytelling which The Legend of Zelda brought to television screens across the world is unparalleled -- paving the way for the diverse gaming landscape of today. Far from stopping there, The Legend of Zelda series has continued to release top-shelf games adored by fans and critics alike.

Like all great fairy tales, legends and myths, Zelda presents that elusive kind of enlightenment which only the fantastic can provide. In this collection of essays, various scholars and theologians explore the connections between this cultural zeitgeist and Christian theology.

"The Legend of Zelda is the Beatles of video games," says Walls, who became enthralled by the series in 1998 with the release of its second installment, The Ocarina of Time. "I wasn't just playing a game -- I was living out an ancient mythology . . . discovering lost lands, solving riddles, avoiding traps and wiping out evil. I had no idea a game was capable of such potency." By viewing Zelda's rich symbolism through the lens of Christianity, readers will see that all truth, beauty and goodness point back to their source: God, the Creator.

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Gray Matter Books exists to promote discussion about matters of faith. Often the subject matter we choose to explore represents gray areas where people of faith might have differing opinions. However, we believe that dialogue on these matters is healthy. Sharing ideas across idealistic lines and learning to respect each other betters us as people and believers. Gray Matter deeply values exploration that ranges from the intellectual to the popular culture, and especially how a person's faith is shaped by and continues to shape these areas.