The Gospel According to Peanuts

I didn’t think I’d like it it, but recommended by a friend. Great book, gives you tons to think about long after you finish it!

As a bible study teacher, I like opening up with some good laughs. I use this book as an opener for icebreakers to lessons that will help my audience loosen up and take in God’s word with conviction. This is a good book to use for any age!

I’ve always loved Peanuts comics and appreciated the positive moral lessons. Now I know why…

Whether you are a "Peanuts" comic strip fan or someone who believes in the Gospel "The Gospel According To Peanuts" is a very interesting and thought provoking book to read. Written by Robert Short a Presbyterian minister way back in 1965 he uses classic strips from the beloved comic strip to help show the meanings behind the stories in the Gospels. He even shows that every character in the strip from Charlie Brown to Lucy to the most famous beagle of all time can be used to represent major people from biblical times. Lucy for example represents original sin while Snoopy can be used to represent Christ or at least the perfect Christian. As I understand it Short wrote this book in mind to use in bible studies to help people understand the Bible better. I bought this 35th anniversary edition for a family member who preaches occasionally through her church to those in nursing homes to help her come up with ideas from the book to help her ministry. But really even for those individuals who are not religious or don't believe in a God can read this book and still come away after reading this with a positive attitude to live a better life and possibly a peaceful one. Regardless what your religious beliefs are isn't living a peaceful life what we all want? I recommend this book to anyone.

great for people who love the Gospel-and peanuts-well done

I read this book when it first came out. I loved it then and ordered this copy for my son and his family. It's a Great Bible Study Book, and I've recommended we study it in our Bible Study Group. It's a privilege to pass it on to another generation. Again, thanks so much. Sincerely, Sally Felts

She said that she really liked this book and was very glad to get it. She told us that this was a great book that she wanted to use for some teaching stuff she was doing.

I was recommended to buy this book and after I borrowed it from a friend, I decided to purchase this copy for my parents who have always loved Charles M Shultz & the Peanuts gang. I am looking forward to talking to them about this over dinner. Thank you for helping me find this for them!

A delight to read; the cartoons mean so much more now that I have read Robert Short's explanations; I never tire of re-reading this book.

”PEANUTS”に限らず、欧米の文学や絵画などを正しく理解するためには、キリスト教の基本知識は不可欠です。特に”PEANUTS”ではスヌーピーもチャーリー・ブラウンも、イエス・キリストを思い浮かべながら作成されていると考えられますし、イエスのまなざしや心を感じさせます。そんな思いを、「やはりそうなんだ」と納得させてくれる一冊です。 スヌーピーの愛好者は勿論、「キリスト教って何だろう」と関心を寄せる人たちにお薦めです。キリスト教を理解でき、スヌーピーの作品を楽しめ、英語の勉強にもなり、「一石三鳥」です。最近のテレビドラマには「聖書」やキリスト教を背景にしたり、手掛かりとしたものが多く見られます。グローバル社会にあっては、信仰するかどうかは別として、「知ることは必要なこと」だと思います。

Book was in good condition

Love this book, nice surprise

Are like hens teeth and should be more freely available in the shops. Brought back happy childhood memories. Great Read