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The Gospel According to Lost [Paperback]

Chris Seay
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December 29, 2009

“Chris Seay is one of my favorite people. He’s a shepherd at heart. His insights on culture always take me into a better understanding of the world we live in. I’m grateful for him in so many ways.”

—Don Miller, author of Blue Like Jazz

An epic journey into the deepest mysteries of faith

Lost is not just a television show. It has become much larger than that, growing into a complex, mystery-filled epic that has garnered over twenty-three million participants. Some might call these people viewers, but you don’t just watch Lost—you participate in it. It demands that you dialogue with the story, seeking theories, discussing with friends, and comparing yourself to the characters.

Lost has broken all the formulas for television, and in doing so has drawn together millions of people on a shared journey that explores life, faith, history, science, philosophy, hope, and the basic questions of what it means to be human. It’s the seemingly infinite ideas, philosophies, and biblical metaphors that draw us in and leave us wanting more.

The Gospel According to Lost explores each of these elements in an analysis of faith and metaphor—a perfect resource for those who want to go even deeper into the journey.

Inside, you’ll discover what Lost has to say about

  • The clash between faith and reas0n, on the island and in real life;
  • The struggle with guilt that consumes each character—and sometimes us too;
  • The dichotomy between fatalism and fate, and what the Bible advises;
  • How being lost—on an island or in society—presents an opportunity for reinvention that liberates some and paralyzes others.


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About the Author

Chris Seay is a church planter, pastor, president of Ecclesia Bible Society, and internationally acclaimed speaker. His six books include The Gospel According to Lost, The Gospel According to Tony Soprano, and Faith of My Fathers.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 224 pages
  • Publisher: Thomas Nelson (December 29, 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0849920728
  • ISBN-13: 978-0849920721
  • Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (192 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #351,346 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Chris Seay is a church planter, pastor, president of Ecclesia Bible Society, and internationally acclaimed speaker. His six previous books include The Gospel According to Lost, The Gospel According to Tony Soprano, and Faith of My Fathers.

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If you are a fan of LOST and enjoy a good faith-based read - I recommend this book highly. Sheila A. Dechantal  |  43 reviewers made a similar statement
This book referenced those accounts very little. J. Keegan  |  22 reviewers made a similar statement
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars A Worthwhile Look at LOST's Spiritual Themes June 13, 2010
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From the very beginning LOST was a complex show. Amongst its many layers of story telling were themes related to religion such as faith, destiny, spirituality and sin. One of the great things about the show is that it did not shy away from these topics, but voiced opposing viewpoints directly through skillfully written dialogue. LOST provided ample material to speculate about these themes and The Gospel According to LOST by Chris Seay begins to do just that.

The simplest way to summarize the book is that it explores the spiritual themes of LOST. It does so in the same way LOST does: through it's characters. Twelve of its seventeen chapters are character specific. The other five chapters provide background and set-up the topics that follow them. Most of the material simply explores critical plot points throughout the characters' lives. However, there are some more interesting points of exegesis. For example, the chapter on Eko looks at the various Bible verses inscribed on Eko's stick and considers what they might mean for the plot of the show.

I have two criticisms of the book. The first is that it was published before the final season aired. Probably the best explanation for this is that the book is far more likely to be successful while the show is running than after it ends. But the premature timetable necessarily limits how far the author can go in his reflections. The other problem I have is with the title, The Gospel According to LOST. LOST's "gospel" was never really elucidated, and my guess is that the title turns away readers who would otherwise find the book insightful. It sounds like one of the hokey religious books that reads religion into everything. Seay does a good job of avoiding that sort of hazard.

The Gospel According to LOST is a worthwhile read for any fan. If you care about the characters and the nuances of LOST's narrative, this book will definitely interest you. Chris Seay is a pastor, and he doesn't shy away from being pastoral, but he also doesn't try to shove anything down anyone's throats. This book is a great way to delve a little deeper into the many complexities that constitute LOST.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars The Bible, and Lost February 22, 2010
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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, Lost. If you are not a fan, some of the content will be hard to follow. It is a very interesting book. Chris does a great job of tying things from the show to the Bible.
Although I think some of the content may be hard to understand or see in the show, I think this is a good book, and I would recommend it.

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Thank you, and enjoy.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars An Exploration of a Hit Show February 16, 2010
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Exploring the Biblical and spiritual themes of pop culture phenomenons is nothing new. We've had a Biblical look at Peanuts, the Simpsons and 24 and well as a previous book that looked at the deeper issues of what we can find in ABC's "Lost."

"The Gospel According to Lost" is another exploration of the values and characters exhibited by the hit series but unlike the book "What Can Be Found in Lost" the book feels a deeper and more thought out. Both are good and will give fans and Christians new insights into the show and its characters, all while creating a desire to go back to the source material for greater refection and study. In this case, you may find yourself wanting to dust off those old "Lost" DVDs and your Bible to examine some of the questions and issues raised by this book and the series.

Written heading into the final season of the show, the book offers some intriguing insights into the past and future of the show.
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4.0 out of 5 stars The Gospel According to Lost
The book takes an in depth look at the characters and how we relate to them. It points out the duality in each character and even the multiple levels of duality. Read more
Published 7 months ago by weimert
5.0 out of 5 stars Good read
Good read. From a lost point of view anyway.Book came in on time and that was appriciated. If you like the lost series....buy this.
Published 10 months ago by German
5.0 out of 5 stars The Gospel According to Lost by Chris Seay
Chris Seay is a pastor of a church in Texas and also a die hard fan of the TV series "Lost" which ended two years ago on May 23, 2010. Read more
Published 11 months ago by S. Warfield
5.0 out of 5 stars The Gospel According to LOST
There are thousands of interpretations on what LOST the TV series was really about. This book gives a very interesting religious take on the characters, the location, etc. Read more
Published on February 6, 2011 by seeker
3.0 out of 5 stars The Gospel Accord to Lost
Intrigued
Not being an avid watcher of "Lost" made this book very interesting to read. When Thomas Nelson offered the book, I am not sure what I was going to receive, but was... Read more
Published on October 4, 2010 by Steven D. Glei
3.0 out of 5 stars Seay proves pop culture & Christianity can go hand-in-hand
When I saw that The Gospel According to Lost was available for me to review through Thomas Nelson, I requested it immediately. Read more
Published on September 3, 2010 by Jen Pfluke
3.0 out of 5 stars A pretty cool look at an awesome show
Well, LOST is sadly over. Yes, it was a little convoluted at times... well, a LOT convoluted but gosh the first couple of seasons of the show were some of the best sci-fi/mystery... Read more
Published on August 19, 2010 by J.S. Hicks
3.0 out of 5 stars Not What I Expected But Good Nonetheless
When I dove into The Gospel According to Lost I was hoping that it would present the gospel using characters and stories from one of my favorite shows, Lost; what I expected I... Read more
Published on August 2, 2010 by Dan
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
This is a great book that makes ties between the best TV series ever and the Bible. I caight may of the biblical references from the show, but the author caught many I did not. Read more
Published on July 23, 2010 by S. Norby
4.0 out of 5 stars Not so Lost anymore
Now that the LOST series is over and many fans were left disappointed, I am finally getting around to reviewing the book that took much of what the series did offer throughout its... Read more
Published on July 16, 2010 by J. Young
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