Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal
by: Christopher Moore
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While the Bible may be the word of God, transcribed by divinely inspired men, it does not provide a full (or even partial) account of the life of Jesus Christ. Lucky for us that Christopher Moore presents a funny, lighthearted satire of the life of Christ--from his childhood days up to his crucifixion--in Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal. This clever novel is surely blasphemy to some, but to others it's a coming-of-age story of the highest order.
Joshua (a.k.a. Jesus) knows he is unique and quite alone in his calling, but what exactly does his Father want of him? Taking liberties with ancient history, Moore works up an adventure tale as Biff and Joshua seek out the three wise men so that Joshua can better understand what he is supposed to do as Messiah. Biff, a capable sinner, tags along and gives Joshua ample opportunities to know the failings and weaknesses of being truly human. With a wit similar to Douglas Adams, Moore pulls no punches: a young Biff has the hots for Joshua's mom, Mary, which doesn't amuse Josh much: "Don't let anyone ever tell you that the Prince of Peace never struck anyone." And the origin of the Easter Bunny is explained as a drunken Jesus gushes his affection for bunnies, declaring, "Henceforth and from now on, I decree that whenever something bad happens to me, there shall be bunnies around."
One small problem with the narrative is that Biff and Joshua often do not have distinct voices. A larger difficulty is that as the tone becomes more somber with Joshua's life drawing to its inevitable close, the one-liners, though not as numerous, seem forced. True to form, Lamb keeps the story of Joshua light, even after its darkest moments. --Michael Ferch
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The birth of Jesus has been well chronicled, as have his glorious teachings, acts, and divine sacrifice after his thirtieth birthday. But no one knows about the early life of the Son of God, the missing years -- except Biff, the Messiah's best bud, who has been resurrected to tell the story in the divinely hilarious yet heartfelt work "reminiscent of Vonnegut and Douglas Adams" (Philadelphia Inquirer).
Verily, the story Biff has to tell is a miraculous one, filled with remarkable journeys, magic, healings, kung fu, corpse reanimations, demons, and hot babes. Even the considerable wiles and devotion of the Savior's pal may not be enough to divert Joshuafrom his tragic destiny. But there's no one who loves Josh more -- except maybe "Maggie," Mary of Magdala -- and Biff isn't about to let his extraordinary pal suffer and ascend without a fight.
While the Bible may be the word of God, transcribed by divinely inspired men, it does not provide a full (or even partial) account of the life of Jesus Christ. Lucky for us that Christopher Moore presents a funny, lighthearted satire of the life of Christ--from his childhood days up to his crucifixion--in Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal. This clever novel is surely blasphemy to some, but to others it's a coming-of-age story of the highest order.
Joshua (a.k.a. Jesus) knows he is unique and quite alone in his calling, but what exactly does his Father want of him? Taking liberties with ancient history, Moore works up an adventure tale as Biff and Joshua seek out the three wise men so that Joshua can better understand what he is supposed to do as Messiah. Biff, a capable sinner, tags along and gives Joshua ample opportunities to know the failings and weaknesses of being truly human. With a wit similar to Douglas Adams, Moore pulls no punches: a young Biff has the hots for Joshua's mom, Mary, which doesn't amuse Josh much: "Don't let anyone ever tell you that the Prince of Peace never struck anyone." And the origin of the Easter Bunny is explained as a drunken Jesus gushes his affection for bunnies, declaring, "Henceforth and from now on, I decree that whenever something bad happens to me, there shall be bunnies around."
One small problem with the narrative is that Biff and Joshua often do not have distinct voices. A larger difficulty is that as the tone becomes more somber with Joshua's life drawing to its inevitable close, the one-liners, though not as numerous, seem forced. True to form, Lamb keeps the story of Joshua light, even after its darkest moments. --Michael Ferch
Product Description:
The birth of Jesus has been well chronicled, as have his glorious teachings, acts, and divine sacrifice after his thirtieth birthday. But no one knows about the early life of the Son of God, the missing years -- except Biff, the Messiah's best bud, who has been resurrected to tell the story in the divinely hilarious yet heartfelt work "reminiscent of Vonnegut and Douglas Adams" (Philadelphia Inquirer).
Verily, the story Biff has to tell is a miraculous one, filled with remarkable journeys, magic, healings, kung fu, corpse reanimations, demons, and hot babes. Even the considerable wiles and devotion of the Savior's pal may not be enough to divert Joshuafrom his tragic destiny. But there's no one who loves Josh more -- except maybe "Maggie," Mary of Magdala -- and Biff isn't about to let his extraordinary pal suffer and ascend without a fight.
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- So funny, Jesus was a real person!
This book was a great idea. Filling in the gap of Jesus's first 30 years, as told by his best friend, who does all the sinning! You of course have to appreciate that it's fictional and not take offense. It is hilarious but still respectful, and really shows Jesus as a human being. A must read!
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- shabby book---lamb
THIS BOOK WAS SOLD AS BEING IN GOOD CONDITION. IT WAS NOT. VERY WORN, ACTUALLY PRETTY SHABBY LOOKING. ON TOP OF THAT I ACTUALLY DIDN'T LIKE THE BOOK
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- Witty, well written, and surprisingly well researched
This was an interested look at Jesus's life, prior to its examination in the Bible. Although, really, anything I can read where Jesus says "f--k" is going to be hilarious and make me happy. As an Atheist, it's refreshing to see Jesus portrayed as a human being coming into his own divinity.
But beyond that, the book was very researched and had a lot of depth to it. There was a lot of strength in the comparison between Christianity and the Eastern religions and philosophies.
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Rating: - Starts out good...
I purchased this book blindly because it sounded interesting.As I read I really like the book, and I thought it was going to be an awesome book.And it was at the beginning then things changed.I don't want to ruin the story but as soon as the boys started learning lame Chinese stuff and then the Demon, ewwwth.I put it down.I am not into the Chinese stuff at all, and I completely loath scifi stuff.I think a lot of people will like the book, but it just got stupid to me.
Rating: - Loved it
I loved this book. I have read it about 5 times, and I am not a person to re-read books.I am a Christian, and you have to remember this is a work of fiction to enjoy it.If you're not able to accept that, then this is not the book for you. Although this book is a work of fiction, the way it tells the story of Jesus' life certainly made it easier to imagine the human nature of the Son of Man.
The book also discusses some other major world religions and links them to Christianity. ... Read More
- So funny, Jesus was a real person!This book was a great idea. Filling in the gap of Jesus's first 30 years, as told by his best friend, who does all the sinning! You of course have to appreciate that it's fictional and not take offense. It is hilarious but still respectful, and really shows Jesus as a human being. A must read!
- shabby book---lambTHIS BOOK WAS SOLD AS BEING IN GOOD CONDITION. IT WAS NOT. VERY WORN, ACTUALLY PRETTY SHABBY LOOKING. ON TOP OF THAT I ACTUALLY DIDN'T LIKE THE BOOK
- Witty, well written, and surprisingly well researchedThis was an interested look at Jesus's life, prior to its examination in the Bible. Although, really, anything I can read where Jesus says "f--k" is going to be hilarious and make me happy. As an Atheist, it's refreshing to see Jesus portrayed as a human being coming into his own divinity.
But beyond that, the book was very researched and had a lot of depth to it. There was a lot of strength in the comparison between Christianity and the Eastern religions and philosophies.
Read More
- Starts out good...I purchased this book blindly because it sounded interesting.As I read I really like the book, and I thought it was going to be an awesome book.And it was at the beginning then things changed.I don't want to ruin the story but as soon as the boys started learning lame Chinese stuff and then the Demon, ewwwth.I put it down.I am not into the Chinese stuff at all, and I completely loath scifi stuff.I think a lot of people will like the book, but it just got stupid to me.
- Loved itI loved this book. I have read it about 5 times, and I am not a person to re-read books.I am a Christian, and you have to remember this is a work of fiction to enjoy it.If you're not able to accept that, then this is not the book for you. Although this book is a work of fiction, the way it tells the story of Jesus' life certainly made it easier to imagine the human nature of the Son of Man.
The book also discusses some other major world religions and links them to Christianity. ... Read More
