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Pinsky, Mark I.
The gospel accordi11g to tl1e Si1npso11s, bigger and possibly eve11 better! edition with a
11evv aftervvord explori11g Sot1th park, Family gt1y, and other animated TV shows/ Mark
I. Pi11sky.-211d ed.
p. cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 978-0-664-23160-6 (alk. paper)
1. Simpsons (Television program) 2. Animated television programs-United States.
3. Television broadcasting-Religious aspects. I. T itle.
PN1992.77.S58P56 2007
791.45'72-dc22 2007006909
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