Gospel According to the Simpsons, Mark Pinksy
Gospel According to the Simpsons, Mark Pinksy
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Gospel According to the Simpsons
The Spiritual Life of the World's Most Animated Family

Author: Mark Pinksy

Narrator: Mark Pinksy

Unabridged: 7 hr 44 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/01/2005

Categories: Nonfiction, Religion


Synopsis

How did The Simpsons, one of the most popular television shows in history, go from being attacked by many religious leaders for its lack of family values to being called one of the most theologically relevant programs in prime time? Religion journalist Mark Pinsky tackles that question in this accessible, witty, and enlightening book. Pinsky explores the individual characters, interviews several of the show’s writers and producers, and concludes with a discussion of whether the show – once cited as further evidence of the decline of civility and morality in the world- is subversive or supportive of faith. The answer may surprise you.

Reviews

Goodreads review by David

A lot of what the author says seems to be looked at with a very specific angle in mind. I think there is plenty of merit to suggest that The Simpsons writers put serious thought into the aspects of religion that are used throughout the show, and even that they don't mean to be overly offensive, but......more

Goodreads review by Shaun

I found this book on a fluke and found it really pretty good. I've not been a fan or regular viewer of the Simpson's but after reading this book, I will plan to check out some episodes. It gave me a better perspective on this cartoon that has been around since the early-mid 1990s, becoming a stalwar......more

Goodreads review by Nicole

I love the different subjects analyzed about The Simpsons. This added to my love of the writers of this show - knowing that they are considered the most accurate depiction of Jewish culture in a sitcom (unlike Seinfeld oddly enough) is impressive with their knowledge and research on every subject.......more

Goodreads review by Colin

An interesting summary of the religion-related content in the first few seasons of the Simpsons. Also proof that the Simpsons are always funny, even when their jokes are being dryly restated by some audiobook reader.......more