The Gospel According to the Simpsons: The Spiritual Life of the World's Most Animated Family
- ISBN-10
- 0664224199
- ISBN-13
- 9780664224196
- Series
- The Gospel According to the Simpsons
- Category
- Religion
- Pages
- 164
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2001-01-01
- Publisher
- Westminster John Knox Press
- Author
- Mark I. Pinsky
Description
Examines the treatment of religion and spirituality in the animated television series, including its depiction of God, Jesus, heaven, hell, and prayer in chapters devoted to Homer, Lisa, Ned, Reverend Lovejoy, Krusty, and Apu.
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