Chris Seay begins
The Gospel According to Lost with a claim, "Much of television programming--mind-numbing talk shows, soap operas, and reality TV--should come with a disclaimer: Warning: Watching the following program is likely to stunt one's emotional, intellectual, and spiritual growth." He then goes on to explain how the writers of
Lost have stepped out of the formulaic pattern and created a show that challenges viewers to think. Seay goes on to say, "In the midst of all of its action, mystery, suspense, and romance,
Lost is a story filled with substance."
Seay takes you through each of the characters and their development from the start of the show and how they grow and change into people with
different values and morals. Seay draws parrallels from scripture and philosphy and the plot, scenes, and characters in
Lost. He also reveals the secrets of what makes
Lost an excellent TV series.
I greatly enjoyed this book. I ordered is as a blogger reviewer for Thomas Nelson, but it never arrived so I purchased it on Ebay.
The Gospel According to Lost appealed to me because of the strange nature of the TV series. I wanted to see how Seay would pull theology from a bizarre show that seems to embrace mysticism and mystery beyond any realm of reality. Seay's fresh look at Lost makes me want to buy the series and look for all of the subtle references to scripture and philosophy. I highly recommend this book.
Just another thought from the tub.
Several months ago, I reviewed the book Fearless by Max Lucado and enjoyed it tremendously. The book has also been made into a Bible Study Series. Are you living your life bound by fear? Afraid to really step out in faith and live life abundantly? Watch the video below and be encouraged that God wants you to have life and to live that life without fear.
different values and morals. Seay draws parrallels from scripture and philosphy and the plot, scenes, and characters in Lost. He also reveals the secrets of what makes Lost an excellent TV series.
