The Gospel according to Star Wars: Faith, Hope, and the Force Star Wars is one of the most beloved movie series of all time, and in this book John McDowell explores the many spiritual themes that weave throughout the six films. From the Force to the dark side, Read more
The Gospel according to Oprah In this book, religion reporter Marcia Nelson explores the spiritual dimensions that are prevalent in all aspects of the Oprah Winfrey media empire. Though Oprah is rarely explicitly religious on her television show or in her magazine, Nelson points out that there are several major Read more
The Gospel According to Twilight: Women, Sex, and God The Twilight saga has become one of the most successful fiction series ever written, with more than one hundred million copies in print and several blockbuster films. Despite the tremendous commercial success Twilight has generated, few readers have analyzed its theological Read more
The Gospel According to Disney: Faith, Trust, and Pixie Dust Religion journalist Mark Pinsky explores the role that the animated features of Walt Disney played on the moral and spiritual development of generations of children. Pinsky explores thirty-one of the most popular Disney films, as well as recent developments such Read more
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