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Title: The Gospel According to Disney: Christian Values in the Early Animated Classics by Philip Longfellow Anderson, Franklin Thomas, Ollie Johnston ISBN: 0-9669564-0-0 Publisher: Longfellow Publishing Pub. Date: 01 May, 1999 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $15.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.2 (5 reviews)
Rating: 3
Summary: The irony is that Disney was not a Christian....
Comment: The irony of this book is that the author, and the readers, have completely misinterpreted the intentions of Walt Disney. Disney entertainment was never intended to "promote the ideas of Jesus Christ" it was intended to present an alternative to the Bible as a source of morality.
Disney used pagan imagery and stories to present stories of moral guidance that of course have much in common with stories in the Bible because the they are parables used to teach a moral lesson.
So, I just find it ironic, that Walt Disney, who was not a Christian and who intended to present an alternative to Christian based morality by providing non-Christian moral stories, is being hailed as a promoter of the Gospels. His whole point was to show that Chrisitians don't have a monopoly on morality.
Rating: 4
Summary: Lessons in Life: The Gospel According to Disney
Comment: In his letter to the Galatians, St. Paul decreed a particularly ugly fate for males who proclaimed any gospel, other than the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The Rev. Anderson need not worry about that punishment. In fact, the title of his book is a bit deceptive: This is not "The Gospel According to Disney," nor is it a theological treatise of any sort. Rather, it is the Gospel of Jesus Christ, as seen in bits and pieces, through the work of Walt Disney, et al. In each of the 20 short chapters, Anderson lays out a sermon illustration, Sunday School or Vacation Bible School lesson, as seen in one of Disney's films or leading characters. The book is amusing, engaging, and restates the unchanging Gospel of Jesus Christ in a fresh way that is easily grasped by a modern audience. If there is any short fall to this valuable little book it is that the book can be a bit short on divine grace, and very long on perfectionism at some points. Ironically, sometimes (despite the title) rather than appealing to the Gospel, Anderson appeals to the Law. ...but a book that includes maxims, morals and ethical teachings is still a valuable text. Especially, when paired with opportunities to view the original films, this book can be a wonderful teaching tool for parents, Sunday School teachers, Vacation Bible School teachers, divinity students and clergy.
Rating: 5
Summary: A Perfect Parenting Aid!
Comment: The Gospel According to Disney provides a wonderful, authoritative starting point for parents to teach their children Christian morals and values. In each chapter, Rev. Anderson skillfully points out the parallels between the early Disney animated classic movies and the important lessons of Christianity. Included at the end of each chapter are study questions which nicely serve to stimulate and facilitate family discussions. Using the Disney movies, beloved by all children, Rev. Anderson has provided parents with an easy, relevant means to make important Christian teachings a part of their childrens' everyday lives. Thank you, Mr. Disney, for making the beautiful animated classics, and thank you, Rev. Anderson, for showing us their important religious significance!
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Title: The Gospel According to "Peanuts" (Gospel According To...) by Robert L. Short ISBN: 0664222226 Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press Pub. Date: 01 November, 1979 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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Title: The Gospel According to Harry Potter: Spirituality in the Stories of the World's Most Famous Seeker by Connie Neal ISBN: 0664226019 Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press Pub. Date: 01 September, 2002 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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Title: The Parables of Peanuts by Robert L. Short ISBN: 0060011610 Publisher: HarperSanFrancisco Pub. Date: 19 February, 2002 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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