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The Gospel According to Lost
By Chris Seay
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On 3/14 Kristal Blanford wrote: My book review for March 2010.Lost is not only a Tv show to some people, such as Chris Seay, the author of "The Gospel According to Lost." This book dives deep into the true meanings behind the story of Lost. Seay investigates every detail of the hit show to find true meaning and clues that lead to God. ... The Gospel According to Lost by Chris Seay
On 3/9 Angelica Bays wrote: Previously, onLOSTAre you a "Lostie"?Do you recognize this guy?That's right! It's 'Hugo Reyes'aka"Hurley"!(Congrats 'Knit_Core'. Nice Work!)Well, sometime ago,in a search for something to do while recovering from Carpal Tunnel(ouch)I joined a book reviewers club.This book club was the esteemed and reputable ... LOST
On 3/9 Marissa Thompson wrote: The Gospel According to “Lost” explores some of the spiritual, biblical, and philosophical references within the TV show, Lost. Seay analyzes fifteen different characters of the show, explaining how we can find biblical messages in each of the Losties’ personal life journeys, and ... The Gospel According to “Lost” by Chris Seay
On 3/9 Christopher DiVietro wrote: Through the good graces of the Thomas Nelson Book Review Bloggers program, I recently had the privilege of reading The Gospel According to LOST by Chris Seay. As a former philosophy major and current seminary student, I of course have been attracted to LOST for quite some time. The characters and storyline ... The Gospel According to LOST
On 3/5 Katherine Shinault wrote: A few months back I was able to pick a book to review from some recent releases from Thomas Nelson. And there it was. My book. The book that was written just for me. The Gospel According to Lost by Chris Seay. ...But the book does more than just outline the characters, it helps put their role and ... Gospel According to Lost - The Review
On 3/4 Kari White wrote: Yes, I've procrastinated long enough. It's time to actually write the review for The Gospel According to Lost. Now remember, I have never watched even one episode of Lost. I hear things about it and have a general idea of the plot and characters. The boy watches it on hulu and once in a while will feel ... The Gospel According to Lost by Chris Seay - the review
On 3/1 Jeremy Keegan wrote: I recently read “The Gospel According to Lost” by Chris Seay. I haven’t watched every episode of Lost, but I’ve seen enough to know why so many people find the show as intriguing as it is. I also have a lot of admiration for J.J. Abrams after seeing him on TED and I love the sense of mystery ... Gospel Gets a Bit Lost
On 3/1 Angie Knutson wrote: Any big LOST fans out there? I have watched this show from the beginning. As the seasons have progressed, I feel like the show has become difficult to follow, but overall I have been a LOST fan from the beginning. Awhile back, I got the chance to check out a new book from Thomas Nelson Publishers. The ... The Gospel According to LOST by Chris Seay
On 2/27 Daenel V wrote: To say that Lost is a phenomenon would be an understatement. Over the last 6 seasons, I've watched and listened as viewers have followed the trials of their favorite island castaways and with the final season just beginning, it seemed appropriate for me to review The Gospel According to Lost by Chris ... Book Review: The Gospel According to Lost
On 2/26 Matt Nissen wrote: Since I am a big fan of the show Lost, I was looking forward to reading this book. I hadn't read any of Chris Seay's books before, so I was interested in what this one would be like. (He's written another book like this before, The Gospel According to Tony Soprano).The book is laid out with each chapter ... The Gospel According to Lost Book Review
On 2/24 Erin Clark wrote: The Gospel According to Lost by Chris Seay When I requested this book I didn't really realized it was about the TV show. I haven't seen a single episode of LOST, yet, so I thought I was going to be lost (no pun intended) when I started reading this book. It did ... The Gospel According to LOST
On 2/23 Chad Milec wrote: A Review of 'The Gospel According To Lost' by Chris Seay It took me a while to finish this book. I was able to put it down, and come back to it after periods of time. Each chapter is separate from the others, which is good, because some of the content was deep. I came to this book as a fan of the show, ... The Bible, And Lost
On 2/23 Shaun Eutsey wrote: When I asked BookSneaze.com to review this book it was a mistake. I had thought it said, The Gospel According to THE Lost, which I thought was a great concept on how to reach The Lost with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Perhaps it is a book that needs written, perhaps I should right it… Anyway, when ... The Gospel According to Lost by Chris Seay
On 2/22 Debbie Lester wrote: he Gospel According to Lost was written between the fifth season and the current 6th and final season of the wildly popular ABC television show, Lost. This book does not contain spoilers, it is the authors ideas of how the characters and the story of Lost fit in with Biblical principles. Oceanic flight ... Review: The Gospel According To Lost
On 2/22 Matt Wilkie wrote: I really love Jesus, and I love Lost…The Gospel According to Lost by Chris Seay is a fun book. I just read it on my flight from Bangladesh and am glad we didn’t crash on a mysterious island on the way… April and I hesitantly joined the Lost bandwagon about 1 ½ years ago. Great choice. We’ve ... Fun book about a great show
On 2/21 Ben Mason wrote: Well, the new season is underway and I'm excited! Chris Seay's "The Gospel According to Lost" came well-timed, even if I didn't get to it right away. Fortunately the book is a real quick read. Each chapter is dedicated to a theme or character from Lost, and Chris draws parallels ... My Review of "The Gospel According to Lost" by Chris Seay
On 2/20 Faith Boughan Saraiva wrote: Ultimately, this book offers just what the back cover copy suggests: examples of Biblical truths using observations taken from the television show LOST. On more than one occasion, Seay takes things a bit far, but he admits on a few occasions "this may seem far-fetched, but..." and I commend him for that. But ... A bit too simplistic, but a good starting point for discussion
On 2/18 Sarah Dailey wrote: Chris Seay has done a masterful job in The Gospel According to Lost of making some sense out of a television phenomenon whose joy in being is in confusing it's followers. There are always new turns, twists and tales in each episode and season. Mr. Seay does a masterful job of showing the biblical references ... Great insights
On 2/18 Brooke Fradd wrote: Initially I was thrilled when I saw that Thomas Nelson Book Review team (now known as BookSneeze) was offering The Gospel According to Lost by Chris Seay as one of their featured books. I've been hooked on the television show Lost since the first season aired 6 years ago.Seay's book ... Book Review: The Gospel According to Lost by Chris Seay
On 2/15 Chrissy MacCEO wrote: As a recent fan of the television show “Lost” {recent in the fact that we watched the previous 5 seasons in one year} I was immediately struck by the religious overtones. As soon as John Locke walked after the plane crash, I immediately thought about purgatory, heaven, or some spiritual way-station. It ... Calling All LOST Fans!! Guest Post by DaddyMac
On 2/15 Mara Kim wrote: I gobbled this book up. Chris Seay is a pastor who made me think outside of the box. This is not only a great book for LOST fans but for other authors to analyze. Seay analyzes each character in depth. Who is the man of faith? Who is the man of science? Who is the leader at the beginning of the Season ... Delves Deep
On 2/15 Kellie Adelgren wrote: To date, 108 “Lost” episodes have aired on ABC, and if you’re like me and have seen all of them, you fairly quickly realize that “Lost” is not your typical science fiction television series. It is not even your typical stranded-on-an-island story. “Lost” is really not typical in any way, ... The Gospel According to Lost, by Chris Seay: A Review
On 2/11 Joshua Rhone wrote: LOST is in its sixth and final season. Mysteries abound. What is this mysterious island? Will everyone be rescued? Who will survive? Who will die? What was with the polar bear? Why was the black smoke monster so darn angry? The writers of LOST have done a tremendous job of keeping their audiences ... Book Review: "The Gospel According to Lost"
On 2/11 Ben Griffith wrote: Given that we are beginning the final season of LOST, this is probably a very appropriate time to be reviewing Chris Seay’s new book: The Gospel According to LOST. Seay's book from Nelson Publishers has taken the hit-TV series Lost and transformed it into a living parable with a gospel message. Seay ... The Gospel According to LOST
On 2/11 Erin Lowmaster wrote: The Gospel According to Lost by Chris Seay is a book I reviewed as part of the Thomas Nelson Publishers Reviewers. From the Thomas Nelson Publishers website An epic journey into the deepest mysteries of our faith. Lost is NOT just a television show. It has become larger than that—a massive story filled with mystery that has ... The Gospel According to Lost by Chris Seay
On 2/11 Kirstein / Kiki Howell wrote: The Gospel According To Lost by Chris SeayBlurb:Lost is NOT just a television show. It has become larger than that-a massive story filled with mystery that has garnered over twenty million participants. Some might call them viewers, but one does not just watch Lost, one participates in ... My Review of " The Gospel According To Lost" by Chris Seay
On 2/10 Heather Berrien wrote: I really liked this book. The Gospel According to Lost was a phenomenal book - I love the show, "Lost" and Chris Seay did a wonderful job incorporating Christianity amongst the plots and twists of the television show. The author analyzes the lives of the characters in each chapter and relates them ... The Gospel According to Lost by Chris Seay
On 2/10 Shannon Stemple wrote: "The Gospel According to Lost" by Chris Seay is an interesting creation of character studies and questions on morality, mixed with some Scripture, story telling, and a refreshingly challenging vocabulary list (for myself anyway). Seay follows the series "Lost" with an allegorical eye and strong questioning/reasoning ... FINALLY!!
On 2/9 Paul Dazet wrote: I am a LOSTIE, a huge fan; but also, a fellow journeyman with the characters as they discover their place in a much bigger story. The author of “The Gospel According to Lost”, Chris Seay, brings the these familiar characters to life, showing the battle between good and evil that rages inside of them; ... "The Gospel According to Lost" by Chris Seay
On 2/9 Lori Poppinga wrote: 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 ... The Gospel According to Lost by Chris Seay
On 2/8 Serenity Bohon wrote: You know what I love? I mean, yet another thing I love – since I talk about things I love all the time on here… I love unexpected friendships. Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday, Captain Jack and Will Turner, Legolas and Gimli (apparently I especially like unexpected friendships when one of the players is Orlando ... The Gospel According to LOST, a review
On 2/8 Melissa Stebbins wrote: The Gospel According to Lost by Chris Seay My rating: 3 of 5 stars Being a fan of the TV show Lost, I couldn't help putting my hand up for a copy of Chris Seay's The Gospel According to Lost through ThomasNelson's Booksneeze program. This book looks at how life, faith, science, philosophy, hope and ... The gospel According to Lost by Chris Seay
On 2/8 Jennifer Voss wrote: Nothing makes me happier on a snowy winter's day than to spend the afternoon curled up under a warm blanket with a good book to read. Given that I am a HUGE fan of the television show Lost, I jumped at the chance to review The Gospel According to Lost by author Chris Seay. I was happy to spend ... Review ~ The Gospel According to Lost
On 2/7 Becky Ritta wrote: As a long-time Lost fan, I was thrilled to receive The Gospel According to Lost in the mail. My original intent was to read it prior to Lost’s sixth and final season premiere. Well, I made it halfway through by that point; after watching the premiere, I was hungry for anything and everything Lost, ... "the gospel according to lost" by chris seay
On 2/6 Sheri Newton wrote: Lost is one of the shows I’ve been watching since it first aired. I remember the previews before the show even aired, and I was hooked even then. Sure, there were those people who asked “how long can these castaways stay lost for?” “is this another Gilligan’s Island?” Not me though, I knew ... The Gospel According to Lost by Chris Seay
On 2/5 Katharine Barrett wrote: Oceanic 815, Locke, Jack Sheperd... Ask anyone you meet and they will probably be able to tell you where these things belong... to a global phenomenon called "LOST." In his book "The Gospel According to Lost", Chris Seay attempts to parallel biblical characters and stories from scripture to the characters ... The Gospel According to LOST...
On 2/5 Michelle Cadarette wrote: Ok I admit it, up until recently I never really understood or followed the TV show LOST on ABC. However many friends and coworkers could not get enough of the mysterious show which generally leaves you with more questions than answers each week.Recently I had the privilege of reading Chris Sealy's book ... The Gospel According to Lost, by Chris Seay Review
On 2/5 Sam Frederick wrote: I was interested as soon as the commercials began airing in 2005 for a new show called “Lost”. A group of individuals surviving a terrible plane crash and having to learn how to live/coexist on a remote island seemed like an interesting concept for a show. After watching the first few episodes though, ... REVIEW: The Gospel According to Lost
On 2/4 Ryan Geiger wrote: To be fair, I am not a fan of the show Lost. To me the best part of the show will be at the end of the season when it ends without an ending and everybody will remain lost and sitting there with the feeling of having wasted years of their life. With that being said I was impressed with Chris and his ... The Gospel According To Lost Book Review
On 2/4 Blake Durham wrote: Jack and Kate; Sun and Jin; Sawyer, Locke, Ben- these are a few of the characters that make up the show LOST.t is their actions and their lives and their stories that have kept me coming back to this show for six seasons now. In all those years, I have tried to look at the deeper meanings and find connections ... The Gospel of LOST
On 2/3 Matt Nightingale wrote: As part of Thomas Nelson's Booksneeze program, I received a copy of Chris Seay's The Gospel According to LOST for review. I was especially excited to read it in light of the impending Season Six premiere last night. The book is basically an exploration of LOST’s Christian/biblical themes: redemption, ... The Gospel According to LOST by Chris Seay
On 2/2 Elizabeth Crumpler wrote: I was so excited to read this. I mean, it’s got two things that I love: the Gospel and LOST. Where could it go wrong? A lot of places, as it turns out. Without getting into all of the theological concerns I had about the book, it just wasn’t the spectacular read I was expecting. It ... Book Review – The Gospel According to LOST by Chris Seay
On 2/2 Renee Johnson wrote: As part of Thomas Nelson Blogger Review Program, I had the pleasure of reading The Gospel According to Lost by Chris Seay. Although Lost is my favorite show (er, Burn Notice--sorry Lost you're on your way out...) I am so glad he did not use this book as a guide to smash people over the head with religious ... The Gospel According to Lost
On 2/1 Frank Ayscue wrote: I assume most people have watched or are aware of the TV program "Lost". Generally, the program is about a crash of a large passenger plane on a very unusual island. Actually, the program is primarily about the interaction of the crash survivors with the island and with those to whom are associated with ... A Review of The Gospel According To Lost
On 1/31 Amy Bettis wrote: The Gospel According to LOST is an easy to read, thought provoking book that uses the popular television show LOST to highlight key points of the Gospel. The author breaks the book into chapters that center on each of the show's major characters. The chapters give in depth analysis of the ... The Gospel According to LOST by Chris Seay
On 1/31 Brian Spahr wrote: In The Gospel According to Lost, Chris Seay explores the underlying religious themes of one of television's most popular and innovative shows. He profiles the cast of characters (including a mass murderer, a korean mobster, a surgeon, a lottery winner, a con-man, and a African warlord to name a few) ... Book Review - "The Gospel According to Lost" By Chris Seay
On 1/31 Chantal Wiebe wrote: "LOST" is a cultural phenomenon with millions of viewers. However, without cable tv and the willingness to download, I have not seen one episode of this show. By reading this, it was my hope to learn a bit about the show to see what the hubbub was all about. The author, Chris Seay, has also written The ... The Gospel According to LOST
On 1/30 Lori Mooney wrote: As if I wasn’t already excited enough about the final season of LOST starting this week, I just finished reading Chris Seay’s book, The Gospel According to LOST. I always saw some relationship between the story lines of the television show and faith, but this book made me think about them in so much ... The Gospel According to LOST by Chris Seay
On 1/30 C.C. Almon wrote: As soon as I found out about this book, I could not wait to lay my hands on it. The Gospel According to LOST is written by Chris Seay, a self-described avid LOST fan. In his book, Chris takes 15 of the characters & relates their stories to Scripture. It is evident for anyone who ... Book Review: The Gospel According to LOST by Chris Seay
On 1/30 Katelyn Collison wrote: So, I had a hard time getting through this book. Maybe it was because I’ve only watched the first season of Lost. When I ordered this book, though I knew it was pertaining to Lost, I didn’t actually think it would be about it. At least, not in such great detail. I thought maybe the author would ... The Gospel According to Lost
On 1/29 Ryan Rotman wrote: In a few days the premiere of the 6th and final season of LOST will hit the air waves and as if there wasn’t enough to think about during the show, after reading The Gospel According to LOST there will more to think about. I’d always heard people talking about the spiritual implications that this ... The Gospel According to LOST by Chris Seay
On 1/29 Molly Wilkey wrote: I just finished reading this book a few minutes ago and I find myself contemplating deep thoughts. Why do we make the decisions we do in life, what makes the world go round in such a perfect fashion, and what makes some people choose murder and others tears? One of the most intriguing things about the ... "The Gospel According to Lost" by Chris Seay
On 1/29 Melissa Turner wrote: How stoked am I about this book, and next week's premier?PRETTY DANG STOKED!!!!!So, thankfully, I finished this book in the nick of time. And I have some free time, since there's a terrible winter storm outside, our bosses are all off at a conference, and we got out of work early because of the weather. ... Book review: The Gospel According to LOST
On 1/29 Chad Estes wrote: Seay does this with many of the main characters and story lines, sometimes connecting biblical threads because of tip offs within the TV story itself, and others by pulling in his background in his role as President of the Ecclesia Bible Society and his time spent as a pastor. He writes about the clash ... The Gospel According to LOST
On 1/28 Donita Brown wrote: Could your favorite TV show be a Biblical study guide? Chris Seay of “The Gospel According to Lost” believes this is the case with the TV show “Lost”. Lost is a TV show that airs on ABC about a group of misfits whose plane wrecked on a mystic island. “The Gospel According to Lost” that ... The Gospel According to Lost by Chris Seay
On 1/27 Matthew Bedford wrote: The Gospel According To Lost is not an explanation on how to use the stories and characters and ideas of the hit TV series Lost to witness to people. It’s so much more than that. The Gospel According To Lost is a book exploring the deeper things of that TV series from an explicitly Christian perspective. From ... The Gospel According To Lost Is Not...
On 1/27 Rick Rhodes wrote: Paperback: 224 pages Publisher: Thomas Nelson (December 29, 2009) Language: English ISBN-10: 0849920728 ISBN-13: 978-0849920721 Order from here: Lost. I’ve been hooked on this show since the first episode and seeing Oceanic Flight 815 crash. Chris Seay is ... The Gospel According to Lost – Chris Seay
On 1/26 John Bryant wrote: I should offer two disclaimers here. First, I received a free copy of this book from Thomas Nelson Publishers as part of their book reviews bloggers program. For more information, visit BookSneeze. Second, I actually have never watched Lost. I’ve heard bits about the show from friends who follow it closely but this book was ... Review of “The Gospel According to Lost”
On 1/26 michael bells wrote: The Gospel According to LostChris Seay,Thomas Nelson Publishers, 2009Disclaimer: I received this book as a member of Thomas Nelson’s Book Review Blogger program: BOOKsneezeLost is not just a television show. It has become a cultural icon – a massive story filled with mystery that has gathered millions ... The Gospel According to Lost by Chris Seay,
On 1/26 Christy Janes wrote: About the book:An epic journey into the deepest mysteries of faith.Lost is NOT just a television show. It has become larger than that—a massive story filled with mystery that has garnered over twenty million participants. Some might call them viewers, but one does not just watch Lost, one participates ... Guest Review: The Gospel According to Lost by Chris Seay
On 1/25 Crystal Abel wrote: LOST is one of my favorite TV series and I have watched it with my husband *religiously* from the first episode to the last episode of season 5. I am so excited for the new and final season 6 to start on Tuesday February 2nd! I was intrigued to say the least when I saw this book come up on Thomas Nelson's ... The Gospel According To Lost by Chris Seay Review
On 1/25 brian Johnson wrote: If you watch the show “Lost” you know that the show is filled with mystery, unanswered questions and loose ends. Many of those questions have not and seemingly will not get answered. The Christian faith is filled with mystery, questions that we do not have answers to. The problem, within the church, ... LOST
On 1/24 Kit Palmer wrote: Ok, I admit it. I am a BIG fan of Lost. It is one of the few dramatic series shows I watch with any type of regularity. So, when I heard about this book by Chris Seay, I knew I wanted to read it. I found it to be a very easy, enjoyable read... The Gospel According to Lost
On 1/24 Kristine McGuire wrote: I don't know about you but I am a fan of the television program LOST. I love watching the weekly adventures of Jack, Kate, Sawyer, John Locke, and friends on "the island". I tune in every week desiring to unravel the mysteries of "the Others", the Dharma Initiative. Wondering if any of my theories are ... The Gospel According to LOST Asks the Question...What is Faith?
On 1/23 Randy Schlichting wrote: I just read the book by Chris Seay entitled "The gospel according to Lost" Very interesting. Chris does a nice job of recapping story line, analyzing characters and fishing out biblical themes. All very well done. He does not attempt to guess at what will happen. Instead he causes the reader to think ... Mystery
On 1/22 Jessie Stimpson wrote: Coming into its sixth and final season, LOST has grabbed the attention of millions of viewers who have followed the season from beginning to end, on the edges of their seats the entire time. Some viewers just watch and wait to see how it pans out, but others see many spiritual and psychological undercurrents ... The Gospel According to LOST by Chris Seay
On 1/22 Jenn Phipps wrote: The Gospel According to LOSTBy: Chris Seay An epic journey into the deepest mysteries of faith.Lost is NOT just a television show. It has become larger than that—a massive story filled with mystery that has garnered over twenty million participants. Some might call them viewers, but one does not just ... The Gospel According To LOST: a review
On 1/21 Charl de Beer wrote: The Gospel according to LOST by Chris Seay Are you a fan of Lost? Or are you Lost by the question? LOST is a TV series. Well is you are a fan of this series then this book is a must for you. I believe that you will love it and it will open up a new outlook on the series. I think you will buy the ... Must Read
On 1/21 Reba Baskett wrote: The first thing I have to say is that I LOVED the paintings in the book. They are truly amazing. (Check out more work by the artist http://transpireproject.wordpress.com/). Each chapter is dedicated to a character and tells a bit about their story and how it fits into the gospel. For me I always saw ... The Gospel According To Lost
On 1/21 Chris Harrison wrote: If you are a blogger and you don’t know about BookSneeze, you should. Thomas Nelson Publishing has initiated a new program to create book buzz on their Christian titles. Bloggers can sign up at the site (and follow on twitter) to receive free books for review as long as the reviews are posted, ... Review: The Gospel According To Lost
On 1/21 Gregory Rothbard wrote: The tide rises,the day returns,but nevermore,returns the traveler to the shore, And the tide rises,the tide falls. ... Cluck it Chuck It: Chris Seay - the Gospel According to LOST
On 1/21 Jason Dietz wrote: By Chris Seay Lost has been a cultural phenomenon. Even better it has been one that is rooted in thought and an exploration of ideas and meaning. This book offers a Christian perspective on the story for those who have been watching the show and want to dig deeper. It delves into the lives of the ... The Gospel According to Lost
On 1/20 Courtney Matisko wrote: LOST. If you don’t know what this word means to pop culture, you’ve been living in a hole for the past five years. A phenomenon that hit TV screens in 2004, LOST has been the catalyst for many deep discussions on science, romance, psychology and, as seen with Chris Seay’s book, “The Gospel According ... The Gospel According to LOST
On 1/20 Travis Goodspeed wrote: Lost has become a cultural phenomenon. It completely changed the way in which TV was made for a new generation of viewers; moving from sitcoms, or family based shows, to thriller type shows, like 24 or Jericho. The show explores ideas and meaning, but in a "real" way. The characters are portrayed ... The Gospel according to Lost
On 1/20 Catherine Dieterly wrote: The TV show LOST is an extremely intriguing show and if the viewer happens to miss one show that person becomes completely lost (pun intended). In contrast to real world situations the characters are uncannily real. For example, there are so many different types of characters and their reactions are all true to what would ... The Gospel According to Lost
On 1/19 Carl Amouzou wrote: ABC's "Lost" has been at the center of many late night coffee shop conversations. One cannot help but talk about what happened last on the show. It screams at you to just say something. It wants you to devise your own theory. It whispers, "Go ahead and tell people what you think all of this means." Pastor ... The Gospel According to Lost
On 1/19 Cori Ashley wrote: The Gospel According to Lost by Chris Seay Read: as a review copy from BookSneeze.com (Thomas Nelson, 224 pages) Rating: 5 out of 10 (finished 1/3/10) Synopsis: Lost is NOT just a television show. It has become larger than that-a massive story filled with mystery that has garnered over twenty million ... #1 – The Gospel According to Lost by Chris Seay
On 1/19 Jennifer Sikora wrote: If you love the show Lost, then you will definitely want to check this book out. I have never watched the show at all to be honest with you, but I found this book pretty interesting. The author of this book takes actors from the show, scenarios that happen and puts a spin on them using the Gospel. ... Book Review: The Gospel According To Lost
On 1/18 Nolan Bobbitt wrote: Lost may be my favorite television show ever. Pastor Chris Seay has written a wonderful companion book to the series called, The Gospel According to Lost. Within its pages, Seay draws spiritual parallels of each of the primary characters the viewer encounters in the first five seasons of Lost. While ... Review: The Gospel According to Lost
On 1/18 Rachel Perez wrote: I'll admit it, I enjoy TV. Of the television shows that I watch weekly, Lost has never made the cut. The show Lost, created by J.J. Abrams, requires disciplined viewing. Miss a couple episodes and the viewer is lost. A couple of years ago, I sat down to an episode halfway through the third season ... The Gospel According to Lost
On 1/18 Less Taken wrote: Nearly everyone in the modern word has heard of LOST, and many have been captivated by the plot , and the characters and the novel situations of the hit TV show , now someone has found a way to relate quite probably the greatest Network TV show to The Greatest Book Ever composed. The Bible. Chris ... The Gospel According to Lost By Chris Seay
On 1/17 Lory Hunt wrote: I must admit that I have not actually ever watched an episode of LOST. However, I am a huge fan of Chris Seay so I read The Gospel According to LOST in an effort to support him. I was pleasantly surprised that his book grabbed me and spoke volumes to me even though I am not a loyal follower of the Losties. Seay ... Faith and the Losties
On 1/16 Angela Simmons wrote: The Gospel According To Lost by Chris Seay, delves deep into the many mysteries of the hit show Lost. Mauling over the many occurrences that has happened on the show this book provides an in-depth guide to unlocking the mysteries of faith. Using the show as a steeping stone, Chris Seay chronicles the ... The Gospel According To Lost by Chris Seay review
On 1/16 Joshua Olds wrote: My opening statement is probably anathema to some of my readers, so I pray you’ll forgive my ignorance and continue to read my reviews anyway. I must confess: I have never watched an episode of LOST before in my life. I know, I know…how can this be, right? Well, I have all the right excuses. I didn’t ... Lost in the Gospel of LOST
On 1/15 Michelle Smith wrote: The Gospel According to Lost, a new book by Chris Seay, is touted as being an "Epic Journey into the deepest mysteries of our faith." Although I would not call this book itself an "epic journey" (I will leave epic journeys to Homer, Virgil, and V.S. Naipaul, among others), it is certainly an entertaining ... Review: The Gospel According to Lost
On 1/15 Chris Johnson wrote: The Gospel According to Lost by Chris Seay was for me a pretty good read. The story line of "Lost" and the spiritual references in the series are discussed in a way that helps us draw parallels in our own lives... The Gospel According To Lost
On 1/14 Laura Hartness wrote: Title: The Gospel According to LostAuthor: Chris SeayPublisher: Thomas NelsonISBN: 978-0-8499-2072-1 When the television show Lost made its debut in 2004, I quickly became a loyal viewer. The storytelling was like none I had ever seen, and I was captivated by the mystery and intrigue. ... Book Review and Giveaway: The Gospel According to Lost by Chris Seay
On 1/14 Janet Reeves wrote: When my husband and I were browsing through a local bookstore a few weeks ago, we stumbled across a whole series of books devoted to the religious ideas of popular sci-fi/fantasy movies and TV shows. Star Trek, Star Wars, Battlestar Galactica—even Spiderman! We laughed and laughed. We didn't buy any ... Book Review: The Gospel According to Lost
On 1/14 Craig Falvo wrote: Like all books that begin with The Gospel According To…, I was hesitant to read. It has been my experience that these books are really just a stretch. But, being a fan of the show, I decided to give The Gospel According to Lost by Chris Seay a go. My fear was confirmed from the ... Review-The Gospel According to Lost
On 1/13 Nicole McCorkindale wrote: “The Gospel According to Lost” surprised me in the depth and theological solidity with which it was written. I was preparing myself for the Gospel being stretched to somehow fit Lost. I was pleasantly surprised. The author writes through each character in detail, and it was both ... The Gospel According to Lost by Chris Seay
On 1/13 Toni Rivera wrote: I have watched every episode of Lost since the very beginning. This book just really digs down deep into each character's soul. Each chapter is focused on a different character(s). The layout of the book makes it a very easy read. It's amazing how the author is able to find all of the similarities ... Book Review: The Gospel According to Lost
On 1/13 Joel Klampert wrote: I was so excited to get this book in the mail and it was all I could talk about. I am a huge LOST fan. I would almost say I am obsessed with the show. It has intricate plots, amazing character development, and brilliant suspense. There has always been a Pseudo spiritual undercurrent with the show and ... The Gospel According to LOST: book review
On 1/13 Debra Brinkman wrote: The Gospel According to Lost by Chris Seay intrigued me. We have rented/borrowed four seasons of Lost, and have had some interesting conversations in this household about it. I thought it would be interesting to see what Biblical messages we've been missing, and (I have to confess) maybe to rationalize ... Book Review: The Gospel According to Lost
On 1/12 Phillip Coxwell wrote: Having just recently gotten into Lost, when I saw that this book was available for review, I jumped on it. First off, I do totally agree with the author about spoilers, and even if he is able to get them, I am glad that is not what this book is about. Instead, he spends time ... The Gospel According to Lost
On 1/12 Chris Lewis wrote: As a fan of LOST, I have come to the understanding that there are spiritual references to the underlying plat of the show itself. I also have come to understand that while I have no clue what the answer to the LOST riddle is (at least not till the end of this season presumably), that there probably is ... Book Review - The Gospel According to LOST
On 1/12 Sarah Katie wrote: I love the series LOST, LOVE it! It took me a while to get into the show, and I still don’t get all the mysteries of the island, but it’s still one of my favorite T.V. shows. So, when I heard about Chris Seay’s book The Gospel According to LOST, I knew I had ... The Gospel According to LOST by Chris Seay
On 1/12 Amanda Bradbury wrote: I was very surprised with this book and how it related the tv show Lost to the real world and to God. I think this has become a very inspirational television show and book for me now. I view the show a little differently than when I first watched it. It’s amazing to see just how correct the author ... Book Review of “The Gospel According to Lost” by: Chris Seay
On 1/12 Kelly Short wrote: I have to be honest. Before picking up this book, I had only seen a half of an episode of Lost. But I knew that lots of my friends loved it, and the book looked interesting. I have to say that after reading this book, I may have caught the bug that makes me want to check out the show. It was a very easy ... Getting "Lost" can be good
On 1/12 Carrie Anderson wrote: In The Gospel According to Lost, Chris Seay attempts to make a meaningful connection between the Gospel and the fictional television series about strangers stranded on a magical and mysterious island. While this sounds far fetched, I was excited to read his account. You see, I am an avid Lost fan and ... The Gospel According to Lost: A Review
On 1/12 Melissa Snow wrote: "The Gospel According to Lost" is not normally a book I would blindly pick up. I am not a major fan of any of the "Gospel According to" books. To say that Chris Seay pleasantly surprised me would be and understatment. As an avid viewer of LOST, I generally enjoyed this spin on the show. The book begins ... Review~The Gospel According To LOST by Chris Seay
On 1/12 Joshua Yoder wrote: This book seems okay. It seems weird to me to analyze a fictional tv show (one that is incredibly far out, mind you) and try to get spiritual inspiration from it. I don't really see the point in doing it. The show is really, really great. I'm just not sure I want to dissect it to see what all is "Christian" ... The Gospel According to Lost
On 1/11 Jon Kelly wrote: When Christians talk about the gospel, they are usually referring to the fact that Jesus death and resurrection opens the door for our reconciliation with God and is often referred to as the “good news.” In slightly more detail; God loves us, we are separated from God but can be reconciled, Jesus ... The Gospel According to Lost by Chris Seay
On 1/11 Peter Butler Jr. wrote: The Gospel According to Lost by Chris Seay is my latest read and review for Thomas Nelson. Seay is obviously a passionate devotee of the Lost series and has put a great deal of thought into the series and what it all might mean, reveals something that has been lost in much of modern Christianity, yet, ... Review: The Gospel According to Lost
On 1/10 Nathan Smith wrote: 4, 8, 15, 16, 23, 42. To millions of TV watchers all over the world, these numbers can instill great excitement, curiosity, and hatred, all at the same time. Excitement because this seemingly random string of numbers belongs to one of the most intriguing television shows currently airing. Curiosity because ... The Gospel: According to LOST
On 1/10 Micah Hasty wrote: I’m a big fan of the TV show LOST. I’ve thrown LOST season premier parties. I once backed sugar cookies shaped like fish with red food coloring and called them “fish biscuits” in honor of Sawyer’s time locked in a cage. LOST had me from the first episode. From Jack Shepard bruised and bloody ... The Gospel According To Lost - A Book Review
On 1/10 Jason Feffer wrote: I have always been skeptical of The Gospel According to... books. The market is flooded with them: The Gospel According to Peanuts, The Gospel According to Star Wars, The Gospel According to the Simpsons, etc. I often feel the author tries to find something in the story that was never intended. The Gospel ... A great read for any reflective fan of Lost
On 1/10 Mandy Harter wrote: Book review time!The book in question this time? The Gospel According to Lost, by Chris Seay. About the TV show Lost!---I have to be honest. After picking up this book, I had only seen half of an episode of the show Lost. But I knew that a lot of my friends loved it, and the book looked interesting. ... The Gospel According to Lost
On 1/10 Jamie Strickland wrote: The Gospel According to Lost seeks to look into the journey that each character from the TV show Lost is on, and connect that to the journey toward God. As the reader we are to “emerge from these pages stronger” as we learn from each of the characters. We get to see the deeper biblical, philosophical, ... The Gospel According to Lost by Chris Seay
On 1/8 Melanie Jongsma wrote: I thoroughly enjoyed Lost during the first three or four seasons, but, to be honest, I grew frustrated by the seemingly endless story that raised more questions than it answered. Chris Seay's book, The Gospel According to Lost, has convinced me to tune in again and embrace the mystery.... Convinced me to watch again
On 1/8 Aneta Coulter wrote: Ever wondered if there are deeper meanings to the characters and storylines and plot twists in the TV show Lost? According to author Chris Seay, a huge fan of Lost, it’s all about our common struggle with good and evil – within ourselves, with others, and even with God. Everyone ... The Gospel According to Lost
On 1/8 Teresa Konopka wrote: "The Gospel According to Lost" by Sean Seay is a riveting read. It dives deep into the jungle that is Lost and does not even come up for a breather. The book briefly explains the concept of the show, its philosophical heritage, and its cultural repercussions. Subsequently, chapters are devoted to ... "The Gospel According to Lost" by Sean Seay
On 1/6 Danny Bixby wrote: "The Gospel According to Lost" is a new book out by Chris Seay - Pastor, author, co-founded of the Advent Conspiracy. Being familiar with both Chris Seay and a former avid watcher of Lost (I fell out of it after the writer's strike) I was very interested in what this book had to offer. I feel that I'm ... Don't Compare it to the Show
On 1/6 John Greco wrote: Since it's those precious few weeks between the fall and spring semesters of seminary, I'm enjoying the opportunity to read books I actually enjoy, rather than those that I'm commanded to read by my intellectual overlords. (Maybe that's a bit harsh, but you get the idea, right?) It's also those precious ... The Gospel According to LOST: A Review
On 1/6 Jonathan Perrodin wrote: Laying aside all the negative things I could say about it, I think this is a great example of contexualizing the gospel via/to culture. This was done by Paul when he spoke to the Greeks of their temple to the unknown god. I think we could take this book as a model of not something to simply pass on to ... great example of contexualizing the gospe
On 1/5 Chris Collins wrote: The Gospel According to Lostby Chris SeaySnack of choice: Tortilla chips, cheese, salsa, sour cream…. Oooh yeah…Story behind the story:I recently signed up with Thomas Nelson for some free books as long as I reviewed them. Being the book collector that I am, I couldn’t refuse. This is my first ... "The Gospel According to Lost" by Chris Seay
On 1/5 Brian Baute wrote: I love Lost, and I love the Gospel. So I was excited to read The Gospel According to Lost by Chris Seay. My thoughts after having read it: I didn’t love it, but I didn’t hate it. I learned some things about Lost that I didn’t know before, and Seay’s insights about the connection between Lost ... The Gospel According to Lost
On 1/5 Jeremy Jenkins wrote: In my attempt to plunge headlong into the realm of "checkoutcounter/read'forpleasure'" books, I have fractured my skull on a promising few pages by Chris Seay: The Gospel According to LOST. When I say, "I have fractured my skull," I mean that in a negative sense. As in: it was not very enjoyable - like ... Review: The Gospel According to LOST by Christ Seay
On 1/5 Shawn Galla wrote: As a pastor who loves the show, this was a much have. Chris Seay did a tremendous job of drawing on all aspects of Lost and correlating it to the scripture. I’ve spent a lot of time watching Lost with the people of the church and while I have seen certain opportunities to draw Biblical ... Gospel According to Lost
On 1/4 David Kludt wrote: My latest read/review (provided by the publisher through the Thomas Nelson Book Review Bloggers program) is a book called The Gospel According to LOST by Chris Seay. One of the reasons I chose to read this book was because I like LOST, but I have also appreciated some of the work that Chris Seay has ... The Gospel According to LOST (book review)
On 1/4 Mary Ryan wrote: I watched Lost the first two seasons with enthusiasm, however, the last seasons I have only caught an episode here and there and it has been totally confusing. Reading this book, The Gospel According to Lost has explained many points I missed when watching the TV show and got me excited to watch the ... Review of The Gospel According to Lost
On 1/4 Tom Adams wrote: So, I was really excited when I found out this was one of the books I could review and as soon as it became available I signed up for it. Being a huge fan of the show Lost, I ripped into the package and began immediately to read what I was hoping would be a great book linking my favorite earthly obsession ... Lost in Purpose
On 1/3 Lara Norris wrote: The Gospel According to Lost by Chris Seay is a book using the television show Lost as a basis for paralleling the Gospel. At least according to the title I came to this conclusion. I watch Lost and was pretty confused by the early chapters and how they related to the Gospel. The chapters are broken ... The Gospel According to Lost by Chris Seay
On 1/2 Carole Ledbetter wrote: Good Insights Into A Popular TV Series Suppose your plane crashed and you were forced to survive on a desert island with a group of fellow travelers. How would it change you? Fans of the TV series LOST will find similar questions to ponder in Chris Seay’s recent book, The Gospel According to Lost. I ... Good Insights Into A Popular TV Series
On 1/2 maria gagliano wrote: What makes this book so great for me is how much I am dying to watch the series again. I had Seasons 3 & 4 on DVD and my husband got me 1, 2, and 5 for Christmas so I am ready to sit down and dive in again. While I don't believe the writers of Lost intended the biblical references to go as deep as they ... The Gospel According To Lost
On 1/2 Brandee Holland wrote: The Gospel According to LOST by Chris SeayI truly loved this book. In this book, Chris Seay delves into the mysteries that surround LOST, and connects it and its main characters to Scripture. As anyone who has seen the series knows, Lost is truly more than just a television show. It is a drama about ... The Gospel According to LOST
On 12/31 Melissa Burmester wrote: The Gospel According to Lost by Chris Seay is an enjoyable and interesting read. Although I have never gotten into the Lost phenomenon, I am familiar with the show. I have seen a few episodes in which I have enjoyed.Chris Seay is a Pastor, speaker and a wonderful writer. He describes all the characters ... REVIEW OF THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO LOST BY CHRIS SEAY
On 12/31 Daniel So wrote: Chris Seay, lead pastor of Ecclesia Houston and co-founder of the Advent Conspiracy, explores the overarching themes of mystery, faith and spirituality in the television series Lost in his recently released book, The Gospel According to Lost. [Scott Erickson, artist in residence at Ecclesia Houston, ... Book Review: The Gospel According to Lost
On 12/31 Ian McLaren wrote: On October 2nd, 2004, the world was introduced to 47 survivors of Oceanic Flight 815. Through the course of five unbelievable seasons, LOST has developed an incredibly faithful following of viewers who, each week, tune in to see the collective and individual stories of these castaways – and the island that they landed on – ... the gospel according to LOST by chris seay
On 12/31 Shannon Cox wrote: With the 6th and final season of LOST quickly approaching, there is a lot of anticipation as to how the writers will end the show. My husband and I have been big fans of the show since the very beginning, so I jumped at the chance to review The Gospel According to Lost by Chris Seay for Thomas Nelson ... The Gospel According to Lost
On 12/30 Jennifer Kirby wrote: “The Gospel According to Lost” assumes readers to be devoted to the TV phenomenon “Lost” and very familiar with its characters, but I’m an on-again, off-again fan of the show and the book still kept my attention. “The ‘Lost’ narrative is uniquely intertwined with the Judeo-Christian ... The Gospel According to Lost
On 12/30 Roberto Mattos wrote: Chris Seay did a magnificent job with the interpretation of the characters’ personality and the analogy with their equivalent counterpart in the Bible. He makes us “question and meditate and discuss and debate, exploring the power of the unknown”. The author shows us the attention paid by the ... Still Lost?
On 12/30 Jared Totten wrote: My wife and I have been watching Lost from Episode 1 and thus I felt qualified (and excited) to review this book. Typically with a niche book such as this, I find myself saying "this book isn't for everyone, but fans of _________ will enjoy it". However, I don't feel I can even say that, because all ... Book Review: The Gospel According to Lost by Chris Seay
On 12/29 Ashleigh Lankford wrote: When I saw this book available, I was so excited because I love Lost, and as nerdy as it sounds, at the end of each season I am always amazed at how much more the Gospel message was revealed in the last season. Random right? You can see why when this book came out, I just had to have it. So I requested ... Book Review: The Gospel According to Lost
On 12/29 Millie Copper wrote: What an entertaining book this was! I received the book from Thomas Nelson Publishers at no charge for the purpose of reviewing it. The book is written by Chris Seay a Pastor and Lost fan.The Gospel According to Lost is an in depth look at the characters in the Lost TV program and how their journey may ... Book Review The Gospel According to Lost
On 12/29 Kirsten Pilkerton wrote: With the return of Lost in February, fanboys, including myself, are eager to see how the show concludes, and whether or not all the questions it raised will be answered (probably not). Seay does provide useful character studies of several main characters, chiefly, being that of John Locke, who ... The Gospel According to Lost
On 12/29 Sabine Galvan wrote: When Thomas Nelson gave me the chance to read this book, I snapped it up like chocolate on a dessert tray and devoured it just as quickly. It is an easy read, but so full of great information that just helps to bring together what many of us already knew: Lost carries significant weight in regard to ... The Gospel According to Lost: Book Review
On 12/29 Andrew McCullough wrote: The Gospel According to Lost by Chris Seay is not a cheesy/playing off popular culture/with little circles in the back type of book. Rather is a a fun book written by a pastor who obviously is a fan of the show, Lost. He takes the main characters of the well-written story of ‘Lost’ relating them to ... The Gospel According to Lost – Book Review
On 12/28 Terry Kerns wrote: I began this book with a preconceived notion that I might be offended by it. The Gospel, to me, is precious, as it is the news of my Lord Jesus Christ. I am a huge fan of the TV show Lost, however, and the fact that the author was someone I had heard of reassured me that the book probably would back ... The Gospel According to Lost by Chris Seay
On 12/28 JD Eddins wrote: I may just be one of a hand full of people in America who have not seen the hit TV show Lost. For those addicted to the show which is now entering its final season, this statement is shocking, but it’s the truth. I have never seen an episode. I’m sure I’ll be hooked as soon as watch ... Am I Lost?
On 12/28 Harry Vein wrote: "We were created from mystery to live in mystery..." Those words of Chris Seay have done so much to pull me into the world of Lost! I decided to challenge myself to review a book about a television show that I do not watch but many within my church do...religiously! And I have to say, Chris Seay has ... Great Read for Fans and Non-fans of Lost
On 12/28 Justine Hostetler wrote: "The Gospel According to LOST" by Chris Seay was a fun read. He takes the mysteries and characters of this beloved TV series and explores them from a position of faith, philosophy, and just plain love for the story. If you are looking for explanations of what and why, this book is not it. No spoilers, ... Review for "The Gospel According to LOST"
On 12/28 Richard Jones wrote: The title is misleading. Chris Seay gives us his ideas behind a few of the major and minor characters from the TV show Lost. Then he adds some connection to biblical teachings.Known for his use of pop culture to address spiritual truths, Seay gives us a quick look at our favorite Losties through the ... The Gospel According to Lost by Chris Seay
On 12/27 Jennifer Brown wrote: It is a good little book. Nothing too deep or anything that would make you feel like you are reading a Sunday sermon. You just feel like you are sitting down with a good friend and talking about the TV series. Seay examines the characters and how they relate biblically. He goes through all the characters ... Book Review
On 12/27 Paula Harrington wrote: Every Christian Lost lover should spend a few hours with Chris Seay’s new book, "The Gospel According to Lost". Filled with tidbits of plotlines, back-stories, and trivia for LOST connoisseurs, Seay’s new book won’t disappoint. For the diehard fan who silences their cell phone, logs off Facebook, ... The Gospel According to Lost by Chris Seay
On 12/27 Keith Foisy wrote: Well, a long time ago, a friend recommended that i watch the show "LOST". i didn't take her up on it until earlier this year, when i could actually watch the first five seasons on Netflix without having to wait week to week. i just finished watching when i noticed this new book out called "The Gospel ... The Gospel According to Lost
On 12/27 Karen Grant wrote: I recently had the opportunity to read Seay's The Gospel According to LOST as a reviewer for the Thomas Nelson Book Review Blogger program (I was supplied with a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review). I'm one of those avid fans of ABC's LOST series and I figured with the amount of analyzing ... Book Review: The Gospel According to LOST
On 12/26 Richard Froggatt wrote: A Review of Chris Seay “Gospel According To Lost”: “THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO LOST” is an interesting read; especially if like me, you’ve never seen a single episode. On the surface it’s like having cliff notes to the show (if I were to take a test on Lost I think I’d have a pretty good ... The Gospel According To Lost
On 12/25 Wesley Dowler wrote: Chris Seay’s newest book surveys the connections between the television series LOST and various stories found in the Bible. Seay sees LOST as one of the few shows able to break beyond the typical entertainment formulas found in modern television. He believes this show demands participation, not ... The Gospel According to LOST
On 12/25 Laura lanham wrote: The Gospel According to LOST author: Chris Seay As a book review blogger for Thomas Nelson Publishers I received a beautiful soft cover copy of "The Gospel According to Lost. Written by a pastor named Chris Seay I have to admit I have never watched the show Lost yet feel compelled to possibly watch ... The Gospel According to LOST
On 12/24 Stephen Barkley wrote: The Gospel according to lost is what happens when a pastor enjoys a television series. This book is not a book of theories and speculation about Lost. (With one season to go, that would be a foolish endeavour!) It's a reflection on the religious and philosophical themes that permeate the award winning ... Reflections on Faith and Philosophy
On 12/23 Justin Hutchison wrote: (* Image taken from ThomasNelson.com) As a Lost Fanatic, and someone who has been to Ecclesia Houston on several occasions, the thought of the two combining and Chris Seay writing a book called “The Gospel According to Lost” excited me. And I was not let down. Seay takes a deeper ... The Gospel According to Lost. A review
On 12/23 Amanda Pelser wrote: The ABC series “Lost” has become a phenomenon watched in many homes. We’re drawn into the epic story of a group of castaways whose plane crashed on a mysterious island. What is it about this cast of misfits that captivates us so much? They are messed up and seemingly unlovable, but in the end ... The Gospel According to Lost by Chris Seay
On 12/21 William Colburn wrote: Frankly, I’ve never watched more than a couple of moments of Lost. It never seemed to click with me. So, based on that admission, reading this book was measurably less interesting for me than it would have been to one of the initiated. On the other hand, having read this book, I now want to rent ... The Gospel According to Lost
On 12/17 Katy-Anne Wilson wrote: I enjoyed “The Gospel According to Lost” by Chris Seay very much. You could tell that Seay was very familiar with the story as well as many aspects of popular culture and that he was writing with knowledge. This isn’t the kind of book I would normally pick up, after all, I’m not even really ... Book Review: The Gospel According to Lost