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I must acknowledge the awkward dissonance that comes in writing a book about The Matrix. Read the first page
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6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
An informative book, quite deep.,
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This review is from: The Gospel Reloaded (Paperback)
I bought this book because i love the matrix films, and am interested in the many christian references contained within them. The book was not all based on the christian references though. It also contains information on the references to buddhism too, with the inclusion of topics like reincarnation. Overall the book was very interesting and informative, and delves deeper into the mysteries that lie within the matrix.
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4.1 out of 5 stars (26 customer reviews) 13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
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Seeing God All Around.,
By tvtv3 "tvtv3" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Gospel Reloaded (Paperback)
I wasn't for sure what to think when I first started reading THE GOSPEL RELOADED. From the title, I thought I was going to be reading a watered-down book that illustrated the Christian allusions in the Matrix movies. However, I got more than what I expected. THE GOSPEL RELOADED does illustrate some of the Christian allusions that are prevalant throughout the Matrix films. Yet, the book also illustrates many of the other influences that can be found in the Matrix movies (comics, Easternism, etc). It also touches upon the possibility that the Matrix movies are films that are anti-Christian in nature. But mainly, the book compares and contrasts Christianity with the world view of The Matrix. The book tries to show how The Matrix fits into Joseph Campbell's research of a hero and how Jesus Christ was the ultimate hero.The authors of the book are very intelligent and have a huge concern for impacting our culture. Nevertheless, the book does have two flaws. First, the book really doesn't flow that well together and kind of skips around from one point to the next without any transitions. Because of that, the book comes off as being more of a hodge-podge than an accurate comparison and contrast. Secondly, though the authors are clearly Christian and it is apparent they are trying to illustrate the similarities and differences between the Gospels and the Matrix movies, they never really do come out and say, "Here's exactly how Jesus is different from Neo and here's how Christianity is different from the world of THE MATRIX". What ends up happening is that the authors end up doing more comparing than contrasting which is a shame. Still, I found THE GOSPEL RELOADED to be better than many Christian books on pop culture I have read and it presents a rounded enough approach that might attract non-Christians into learning more about the Christian faith. 11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
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Taking A Risk, But Definitely Worth It,
By Dillon Burroughs - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Gospel Reloaded (Paperback)
Chris Seay and Greg Garrett take a significant risk in seeking to draw parallels between evangelical Christianity and an R-rated, culturally significant movie, but their risk was worth it.While drawing criticisms from both within and from outside of Christian circles, the authors strived to redeem the worthy aspects of the Matrix. This choice to interact with contemporary culture proved a noble effort, garnering several media exposures from mainstream sources such as Publishers Weekly and USA Today. In the words of another review, "The movies call us to seek and find--to ask of our own lives what's real and what's a mirage. They are modern epics, chock-full of meaning and metaphor." The Gospel Reloaded does exactly that--pushes the edge, explores the "truth" of the Wachowski brother's dialogue, and challenges even hardened critics to contemplate its questions. Overall, I would not recommend this book to younger Matrix fans, but definitely encourage it for the student or serious thinker seeking to make sense of the Matrix from a Christian perspective. It can also serve as an excellent conversational tool for sincere explorers on their own spiritual journey. The Gospel Reloaded will mess with your mind, just like the film, but leave you better off for the ride. 9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
not your average "christian" book,
By Joey Tulino - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Gospel Reloaded (Paperback)
Chris Seay and Greg Garrett do a great job exploring spirituality in the Matrix films. However, what struck me most was that the authors did not solely focus on the "Christian" influences in the movie. Instead, they relate all the influences that the Wachowskis brought into these films from Christianity, Buddhism, Greek philosophy, even anime films. But, per the authors intent, they do bring it all back to the Christian ideas.Well worth the read!! |
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