The Gospel According to Peanuts paperback Robert L. Short 1965 ed. A Theology student, author Short takes his color-slide lectures on the theological implications of Charles M. Schultz's highly popular comic strip, Peanuts, and expands on them in this book, first published in 1964 and became an instant bestseller. This is the 12th printing that was published in 1965. Short interprets the prophetic meaning from a Christian perspective and highlights his remarks with selected Peanuts cartoons. Some shelf wear and fading of the cover due to age (60 years!) but no marks or tears in book. An inspiring and thoughtful book.