{"product_id":"superman-and-the-bible-nicholaus-pumphrey-9781476665023","title":"Superman and the Bible: How the Idea of Superheroes Affects the Reading of Scripture","description":"\u003cp\u003e In 1938, Superman debuted, jumping off the pages of \u003ci\u003eAction Comics\u003c\/i\u003e #1. In the cultural context of the Great Depression and World War II, the U.S. would see the rise of the superhero not only in comic books but in radio programs, animated cartoons and television shows. Superman forever changed one's concept of the hero and became permanently engrained in both American and worldwide culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e This study explores the Man of Steel's narrative as a fresh perspective on readings of the Bible--his character is reflected in such figures as Moses, Samson and Jesus. The author argues that if we read the Bible it can be said we are reading about Superman.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Nicholaus Pumphrey\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1476665028\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781476665023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e McFarland \u0026amp; Company\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/19\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 214\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.65lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.80h x 5.90w x 0.60d","brand":"Nicholaus Pumphrey","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44634500727039,"sku":"9781476665023","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_05692128-46e2-460a-bc2d-839e6e8d370c.jpg?v=1703589654","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/superman-and-the-bible-nicholaus-pumphrey-9781476665023","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}