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This illuminating biography focuses as much on Stan Lee's ideas as it does on his unlikely rise to stardom. It surveys his cultural and religious upbringing and draws surprising connections between celebrated comic book heroes and the ancient tales of the Bible, the Talmud, and Jewish mysticism. Was Spider-Man just a reincarnation of Cain? Is the Incredible Hulk simply Adam by another name? From close readings of Lee's work to little-known anecdotes from Marvel's history, the book paints a portrait of Lee that goes much deeper than one of his signature onscreen cameos.

A Comic Wake: Extrapolations from Acts' offers two essays exploring themes from the New Testament writings known as Acts. The first essay, "Comedy of Christian Faith" explores the nature of comedy, finding parallels in many dynamics of Christian faith and identity. The second essay, "In the Wake of Acts" explores an absence of mourning as a cultural phenomenon in the early Christian community in Acts, and asks what this might indicate regarding Christian faith and hope.

Let’s get biblical with KD is hosted by former stand-up comedian KD the comic. Broadcasted to 17 countries, worldwide and 15 different podcast platforms. KD has seen the darkness of the entertainment industry in the light of Jesus and shares the Bible in a unique fresh humorous way from time to time. We take topics that are going on in the world world around us and wrap them around scripture from the good old Bible. If you’re a nonbeliever, we dare you to listen more than anyone. If you’re a lukewarm believer hard-core follower of Christ it’s for everybody! The Bible discussed in a ...

At 7 years old, I sold used elastic bands at the Palmerah market in Indonesia, and rented out my friend's collection of comic books to survive. I needed the money to feed myself and my 3 year old brother. I became a refugee at 9 years old and waited 10 years to be granted permanent residency in Australia, which I am blessed to now call home. This podcast is a collection of stories about my journey, and the learnings. Hardships build character, resilience, and endurance. Survival, growth, and purpose; whatever stage you are at, continue to move forward. Anything is possible.

Ben Katchor retells the history of where we choose to eat—a history that starts with the first man who was allowed to enter a walled garden and encouraged by the garden's owner to enjoy its fruits. He examines the biblical milk-and-meat taboo, the first vegetarian practices, and the invention...