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It is oddly NOT irreverent. If you don't know your Bible, you will find it funny. If you do, you'll find it hilarious. In fact, it is a beautifully written story in the voice of Jesus' best friend from childhood. I am a pastor, and I recommend it to all my friends.
my first christopher moore book was "a dirty job" and after enjoying that, i looked for another book to read. makes me wish everyone had a best friend like biff. how it just moves from one element/emotion to the next.i felt really involved with biff, much more so than asher in "a dirty job," but that's just probably a personal thing. the kindle sample was good. really pleasantly surprised."just remember, this is a work of fiction and a comedy. and who doesn't like comedy."well wow. normally i don't read an author one after another, but i decided "hey why not. but what i really loved about this book was the mixture of comedy, innocence, tragedy, hope, love.
i just finished it and wow.i won't go into too much detail as that just ruins the book. but it was a really fun take on the life of christ. i just can't say enough about this book and can't say anything other than "wow. don't get so caught up in the specifics and enjoy it for what it is, an entertaining book.
It still hasn't arrived. I ordered this book over a month ago as a birthday present for my girlfriend. I'm out of the country and wanted it delivered to her, now I look like a schmuck for missing her birthday. I made sure I ordered it well before her birthday just in case. Look for another provider, these guys are terrible.
A lot. You are kind of cute from what I've seen of your author photos.Well, let's not get carried away here or Mr. It made Him come alive for me in a way that was relatable and real. Biff's good-natured ribbing about the whole mustard seed analogy and fishers of men was priceless. 4. Let me count the ways: 1.
Moore, and a permanent spot on my list of favorite authors.Love,Jenners 5. I bet you sometimes wondered if you were going to be able to pull it off and if the type of people who protest movies like The Last Temptation of Christ would protest your book without reading it.It is a shame if people choose not to read this book because of your reputation as a prankster, a wit, and a satirist. I love how Biff brings Him down to earth. I loved how you managed to retell the story of Jesus in a way that got His central messages across yet made him very very human.
Despite all the joking, you manage to inject true moments of emotional truth and human kindness into your books. Much like my grandmother began to believe that The DaVinci Code was a non-fiction book, I began to buy into your theory that Jesus spent his early years exploring other great spiritual teachers and practices. Well, I read what must be your magnum opus, Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal. (I'm glad you chose to call Him Josh in the book because that name--Jesus--is so loaded, you know). It just makes sense. It was a stroke of genius to have His sidekick/best friend/companion be this amazingly fun, sarcastic, bawdy character--the perfect foil for Him. Out loud.
Jenners will begin to wonder.Why am I writing this love note to you. 6. Books like this don't come along often in life and should not be missed. It must have been a tricky balancing act to be that irreverent yet respectful at the same time. 2. You are playful and imaginative. May you find perfection, and know it by name.To me, you achieved perfection with this book. If you need to test or confirm your beliefs, may you reach comfortable conclusions.
The fact the virtually every religion in the world has some form of this Golden Rule just adds credence to your concept of having Him learn and incorporate aspects of the Eastern religions into His teachings.I also love that you made Mary Magdalene (Maggie) such an important character in the book. I'm trying to be more creative in how I review books. You are irreverent but in a respectful way--not an easy one to pull off but you manage to do it. I love how you used Biff to let your imagination go wild. I think she's gotten a bad rap over the years so it was good to see her presented in a more reasonable and human fashion.But let's talk about Biff.
May you find that which you seek, in these pages or outside them. And when He reaches the end of his journey and distills what he has learned into a radical new way of thinking, I felt a renewed respect for His teachings.Biff would have hated how things surrounding Him have gotten muddled. (But I still can't put His name in lower case letters. What audacity to write a Fifth Gospel--and to have it narrated by Biff, the inventor of sarcasm and a sex fiend.
You make me think. In my opinion, too many people seem to have forgotten what His central message was about: do unto others as you would have them do unto you. You make me laugh. By tying His young adulthood to an exploration of other religions like Buddhism and Hinduism made a lot of sense.
Yet you did it. If you seek an adventure, may this story sing you away to blissful escape. I think you summed it up perfectly in your Author's Blessing at the start of the book: If you have come to these pages for laughter, may you find it. This time, I'm writing a love letter to the author because I have a super huge crush on his writing style, ideas and sense of humor.Dear Christopher Moore:How do I love thee. The section about the Kama Sutra was hilarious.
When Biff and Kashmir try the positions of "Rhinoceros Balancing A Jelly Donut" or "Distracted Tiger Hacking Up a Fur Ball," I was giggling like a fool.You really outdid yourself with this book, and I sincerely wish everyone with an open mind and a sense of humor would give it a try. I loved seeing Him practice yoga, learn the art of meditation and seek enlightenment like the Buddha. I love that you chose to have Josh/Jesus track down the three wise men who visited him in the manger. That journey and His subsequent exposure to the religions of the Eastern world made a lot of sense.
3. All books reveal perfection, by what they are or what they are not. Because this book is not only well-researched, conceived and executed, but it make someone who has turned away from organized religion (me) rethink one of the central figures of her childhood--Jesus Christ. Old habits and years of Catholic school are to blame for that).Your idea to write a Fourth Gospel to fill in the gaps that exist in the New Testament--the time between His birth and when His ministry begins--was inspired and brilliant.
If you are here to be offended, may your ire rise and your blood boil. Five stars, Mr.
This is a terrific book, just the right amount of history, humor, romance and action. I thoroughly enjoyed it and plan to read other Christopher Moore books.
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