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    • Derrial Book (commonly called Shepherd Book and born as Henry Evans) is a fictional character played by Ron Glass in the science-fiction/Western television series Firefly and its sequel movie, Serenity. He is a Shepherd (the literal English translation of the clerical title "Pastor", from the Latin), and provides frequent spiritual advice and perspectiv… See more

    Production details

    During production of the film Serenity, Book's first name was Meria, and it appears as such in the documentary "Re … See more

    Character biography

    The character, almost always referred to as "Shepherd Book", is a Christian of an unknown denomination. The original script for pilot episode "Serenity" includes this scene establishment:
    "We see, p… See more

    First appearance"Serenity" (2002)
    Last appearanceSerenity (2005)
    Created byJoss Whedon
    Portrayed byRon Glass
    Major themes

    • Malcolm Reynolds – Glass approached the relationship with this character as a reflection of his former self. He felt that it was Book's desire to have Mal see the brighter side of himself, but knowing he could not c… See more

    Reception and analysis

    Media scholar Michael W. Marek described Shepherd Book's character as "the preacher with a secret past", which is "a common Old West archetype", although Firefly is set in the future. Book's backstory remained u… See more

    Notes

    1. ^ Whedon, Serenity: Director's Commentary, "Re-Lighting the Firefly"
    2. ^ Jamie Chambers, Serenity Role Playing Game
    3. ^ Whedon, Firefly: The Official Companion Volume One, 166. … See more

    Further reading

    • Keith R.A. DeCandido (2005). Serenity. US: Pocket Books. ISBN 1-4165-0755-8.
    • Greene, Eric (2007). "The Good Book". Serenity Found. Dallas, TX: BenBella Press: 79–94. ISBN 978-1-933771-21-2.… See more

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    Jul 20, 2020 · Shepherd Book remained shrouded in mystery throughout Firefly and the cinematic sequel, Serenity - but here's a breakdown of what the subsequent comics revealed of his backstory. Created by Joss Whedon, the …

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    Firefly: Who Was Shepherd Book, REALLY? - CBR

    Jul 18, 2020 · The graphic novel details Shepherd Book's life before, during and after the events of the television show. As it turns out, Book wasn't even his actual name. He was born Henry Evans and grew up with an abusive father.

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    Who is Shepherd Book?
    The graphic novel details Shepherd Book's life before, during and after the events of the television show. As it turns out, Book wasn't even his actual name. He was born Henry Evans and grew up with an abusive father. After leaving home, he taught himself to fight and became quite good at avoiding law enforcement.

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    What happened to Shepherd Book?
    Spoilers! Shepherd Book was abused as a boy, and lived on the street for a while. He wasn't born under the name Shepherd Book, BTW. He joined up with the independence movement, and volunteered to be a spy on the Alliance. He was an officer until he led a brilliant defeat, after which he was discharged.
    Does Shepherd Book have a backstory?
    Book's Canon Backstory Explained Shepherd Book remained shrouded in mystery throughout Firefly and the cinematic sequel, Serenity - but here's a breakdown of what the subsequent comics revealed of his backstory. Created by Joss Whedon, the science-fiction western ran for one season back in 2002.

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    Who is Shepherd Derrial Book?
    Shepherd Derrial Book (born Henry Evans) was a passenger aboard Serenity, and a friend and spiritual teacher to its crew. Before his time aboard the ship, he led a life marked by violence and conflict, both inside and out, which remained a secret from the crew. To the crew of Serenity, Derrial Book's past was a mystery.

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    What does Shepherd Book mean on paper?
    Meaning on paper shepherd Book is nothing but a retired prominent Alliance officer. After being discharged he "found god in a bowl of soup" while at a soup kitchen and decided to join an Abby. He eventually left and ended up boarding Serenity.
    Was Shepherd Book on Firefly?
    RELATED: Firefly & 9 Other Shows That Should've Never Been Cancelled Shepherd Book joined the crew of the Serenity as a temporary passenger and traveling missionary in the pilot episode of Firefly, but as the show progressed it became obvious to the other passengers that he was no ordinary minister.

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    May 21, 2007 · Shepherd Book is a character from the sci-fi series Firefly and the movie Serenity. He claims to be a man of God, but his past and motives are shrouded in mystery and secrecy.

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    Serenity: The Shepherd's Tale - Fandom

    Serenity: The Shepherd's Tale is a graphic novel published by comics publisher Dark Horse. It was released on November 3, 2010. Ron Glass announced it at the 2007 Browncoat Cruise. The series focuses on Shepherd Book's previously …