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     The Gospel According to Tolkien: Visions of the Kingdom in Middle-earth Readers have repeatedly called The Lord of the Rings the most important book of our age–absorbing all 1,500 of its pages with an almost fanatical interest and seeing the Peter Jackson movies in unprecedented numbers. Readers from Read more

     The Gospel according to The Simpsons, Bigger and Possibly Even Better! The Simpsons is one of the longest running, funniest, most irreverent, and, according to some religious leaders, the most theologically relevant show on television today. Journalist Mark Pinsky explores the religious and spiritual aspects of Bart, Homer, Read more

The Gospel According to Dr. Seuss The stories of one of the world’s most beloved children’s authors are both imaginative and entertaining. But a closer look at Dr. Seuss’s stories reveals that many are inspirational as well as instructive. James Kemp has identified as his favorite theologian not Barth or Read more

     One of world’s newest heroes is Harry Potter; the coming-of-age wizard who stars in J.K. Rowling’s imaginary world. Featured in a decade-long stream of novels and movies, the child wizard has generated a massive following and is now an undeniable part of popular culture. Consider these resources to Read more

     The Gospel According to Superheroes: Religion and Popular Culture The Gospel According to Superheroes: Religion and Popular Culture offers an intriguing look at superheroes in light of the spiritual and mythological roles they play in our lives. B. J. Oropeza takes you through the adventuresome quest of three Read more

The Gospel According to Pixar Beginning with Toy Story in 1995, Pixar Animation Studios has taken American cinema by storm, setting a new standard of excellence in animated filmmaking and earning a fortune in the process. Their movies are both highly entertaining and surprisingly wise, displaying an all-too-rare gift for Read more

Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus, and the rest of the Peanuts gang have enjoyed the kind of success most cartoon characters can only dream about–becoming pop culture icons of the highest order and entering the global consciousness practically as family members. The “Peanuts” series also has depth! The series collectively Read more