What Can Be Found in Lost

By John Ankerberg

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0739492675
• ISBN13: 9780739492673
• Release Date: January 2008
• Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
• Length: 171 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.

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Fascinating look at the faith to be found in a popular series

What Can Be Found in Lost by John Ankerberg & Dillon Burroughs is an intriguingly insightful look at the popular TV series Lost. I watched the first season of the series, and while I always meant to watch more, I've never taken the time, but after the authors revelations about what Lost can teach us about faith, Jesus, and Christianity, I will have to give the show a second chance. Each chapter addresses a specific part of faith, discussing exactly what the series shows about it, as well as what the Bible has to say. While the series doesn't always get things right, it does reflect pop culture's take on things. The authors also delve into the various conspiracies surrounding the series with a few ideas as to what they believe is really going on. There are also many resources listed for getting more from the TV show, especially multiple websites devoted to it. It's a surprisingly fun read that educates about true faith, as well as making the reader want to rush out and watch the entire series!

Fantastic spiritual insight into the show LOST

I highly recommend this book for both hard-core LOST fans and for those who just want to know what this LOST craze is all about. Ankerberg and Burroughs provide in-depth and amazing insights into the spiritual aspects of the show. You'll discover exciting and enlightening elements of the show's plot and characters that you may never have noticed while watching the show on TV. You'll also be intrigued by the vast number of spiritual clues and references you'll find sprinkled throughout every episode. Reading this book will challenge your mind, expand your faith, and greatly enhance your enjoyment and understanding of the show LOST. Have fun reading it, and share it with your friends who are also LOST fans!

Good insight on the spiritual aspects on Lost!

What Can Be Found In Lost: Insights on God and the Meaning of Life from the Popular TV Series by John Ankerberg and Dillon Burroughs I admit it! I spend way too much time on trivial stuff. Like TV shows. Like Lost. Premiering with an eye-opening (literally) plane crash on a lush, South Pacific island, it has many intriguing characters. Jack, the brilliant surgeon, is a man of science. Kate is a beautiful criminal on the run, but can be counted on in a time of crisis. John Locke, a man of faith, apparently is healed of his paralysis. He believes the island on which they've landed influences their destiny. Sawyer, a con man, searches for the man who destroyed his family. Other characters include Charlie, a former rock-star addicted to heroin; Claire, a young very-soon-to-be single mother; Sayid, a former Iraqi soldier; and Hurley, who won the lottery and was in an mental hospital. They soon discover they are not alone on the island. The Others, a group who have been on the island for many years, are led by Ben Linus. Ben calls himself a "good guy," but uses the "Losties" for his own (good-evil?) agenda. Into it's fourth season, Lost presents many more questions than answers. I keep watching, hoping to find more pieces of the puzzle to solve all the inter-connecting mysteries of the characters and circumstances. Many internet sites have sprung up to help keep all the facts straight. Web logs (blogs) and online magazines such as tvguide.com and ew.com (Entertainment Weekly) have columnists that recap the show each week and give spoilers for what's coming next. Aside from the action and good characterization, are the issues of faith that are such a huge part of the mystery. "What Can Be Found In Lost" looks at the issues as they are dealt with in the show. Then the book looks at them from a Biblical perspective. These issues include: the existence of God miracles the nature of good and evil redemption forgiveness destiny For example, the first chapter, Lost On God, relates a conversation between hero Jack and Other's leader Ben about the existence of God. Ben: Do you belive in God, Jack? Jack: Do you? Ben: Two days after I found out I had a fatal tumor on my spine, a spinal surgeon fell out of the sky. If that's not proof of God, I don't know what is. Ben's need was met, thus "coincidence (a spinal surgeon falling out of the sky) equaled purpose (to remove his life-threatening tumor)." Referencing Francis Schaeffer, the book gives three possibilities for "Where did everything come from?" 1. nothing; 2. an impersonal random source; 3. a personal beginning by a creator, thus we have a purpose. The authors state, "Lost presents a worldview in which the everyday occurences of life have a purpose. Purpose, because it is intentional, suggests that someone is orchestrating these intentions." At the end of the chapter, the question is asked, "How can what seems like coincide