'From above, a heavenly father sends his only son to Earth. The son is raised by adoptive parents in humble surroundings. Yet he has a special destiny ... he will use his unique powers to fight the good fight! He will wage a never-ending battle for truth and justice! He alone will sacrifice his life in order to bring a better way to the oppressed and afflicted among humanity!' Sound familiar? It should because it describes Jesus. But it also describes Superman. While Superman is not Jesus, Skelton finds striking parallels between the Superman story and the Gospel. His research uncovers such revelations as Superman and his father sharing the last name 'El' (Hebrew for 'God'), that Superman's earthly parents were originally named 'Mary' and 'Joseph,' and that Superman's arch enemy Lex 'Luthor' sounds suspiciously like 'Lucifer.' If you're looking to reach friends and family in today's entertainment-focused culture, The Gospel According to the World's Greatest Superhero will give you the tools to start with Superman and end with the true superman, Jesus Christ! |
