The Gospel according to Disney

Author: Mark I. Pinsky
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
ISBN: 1611644275
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 305

Book Description
In this follow-up to his bestselling The Gospel According to The Simpsons: The Spiritual Life of the World's Most Animated Family, 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 as the 1990s boycott of Disney by the Southern Baptist Convention and the role that Michael Eisner and Jeffrey Katzenberg played in the resurgance of the company since the mid-1980s.

The Gospel According to Disney

Author: Mark I Pinsky
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
ISBN: 9780664234676
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 308

The Gospel According to Star Wars

Author: John C. McDowell
Publisher: Presbyterian Publishing Corp
ISBN: 066423142X
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 234

Book Description
McDowell explores the many spiritual themes that weave throughout the six films and shows the moral and spiritual complexity of the movies. The author contends that George Lucas, creator of the series, did not intend for his films to be mere entertainment.

The Gospel According to the Simpsons

Author: Mark I. Pinsky
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
ISBN: 9780664224196
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 220

Book 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.

The Gospel According to Pixar

Author: Todd Brewer
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780557584482
Category : Animated films
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
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 telling stories which speak about the reality of life and the complexities of the human heart - and making us laugh while doing so. The Gospel According to Pixar looks at how each Pixar film portrays the basic concerns of everyday life and seeks to connect them with a Christian understanding of the world. It touches on themes such as love, identity, fear, freedom, guilt, purpose, and belonging - to name just a few. The Gospel According to Pixar explores these common concerns in hopes of communicating the Gospel in a fresh, persuasive and, above all, fun way. For use with families, churches, and individuals as a teaching series, study guide, or simply as a commentary on these remarkable movies.

Disney and the Bible

Author: Perucci Ferraiuolo
Publisher: Horizon Books Publishers
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 184

Book Description
While many books have been written about the Disney media machine, this book is the first to chronicle and document the Disney Company's trends and tendencies--even policies and agenda--in the light of the Bible.

The Gospel According to Peanuts

Author: Robert L. Short
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
ISBN: 9780664222222
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 148

Book Description
While 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--Robert Short's The Gospel According to Peanuts also has found a place in the hearts of many readers, with sales now totaling more than ten million copies. This anniversary edition features a new cover, a new interior design, and a new foreword by Martin E. Marty. Whether coming to the book for the first time or taking a second look, a delightful experience awaits in this modern-day guide to the Christian faith, fully illustrated with Peanuts.

The Gospel According to Disney

Author: Mark Pinsky
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781476497150
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :

Book Description
In this follow-up to his best-selling The Gospel According to The Simpsons: The Spiritual Life of the World's Most Animated Family, religion journalist Mark Pinsky explores the role that the animated features of The Walt Disney Company have played in the moral and spiritual development of generations of children. Pinsky explores the religious, moral, and theological themes in 31 of the most popular Disney films, including Snow White, Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast, and the Lion King, and discovers what he calls the Disney Gospel: faith that good will prevail, trust in yourself and your friends, and a little bit of something magical. Pinsky also looks at recent Disney developments, including the 1990s boycott of Disney by the Southern Baptist Convention, the impact of the theme parks on American culture, and the role that CEO Michael Eisner has played in the resurgence of the company since the mid-1980s.

Disney Princess: Pretty Please

Author: Kiki Thorpe
Publisher: Disney Press
ISBN: 9780786836147
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 72

Book Description
Who says learning about manners has to be boring? Join six of your favorite Disney Princesses - Snow White, Jasmine, Ariel, Belle, Sleeping Beauty, and Cinderella - for delightful stories and helpful advice on manners, including such gems as: "Meeting New People. Be on your best behavior when you visit a king - even if you're the daughter of a Sultan. "Being Polite. Don't interrupt-except for something important, like a fire-breathing dragon. " Apologizing. Have you enraged the King of the Seven Seas… again? Here's how to apologize. " Table Manners. If there is one thing you never forget, try not to sneeze on your fellow Dwarfs, especially in front of Snow White! This beautifully illustrated book includes 12 sheets of stationery with matching envelopes, plus a sheet of full-color stickers, so little princesses can write their own thank-you notes. Learning manners has never been so much fun!

The Gospel According to Disney

Author: Philip Longfellow Anderson
Publisher: Longfellow Pub
ISBN: 9780966956405
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 261

Book Description
This book was not prepared, approved, licensed, or endorsed by any subsidiary of the Walt Disney Company. Book jacket.