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 yearsâ??except Biff, the Messiah's best bud, who has been resurrected to tell the story in this 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 Joshua from his tragic destiny. But there's no one who loves Josh moreâ??except maybe "Maggie," Mary of Magdalaâ??and Biff isn't about to let his extraordinary pal suffer and ascend without a fi… (plus d'informations)
Dr.Science: The English author Tom Holt is relatively unknown in America, but very popular in England. If you enjoy Jasper Fforde or Christopher Moore you will most certainly enjoy Tom Holt's wry sense of English humor and the absurd. He has written a number of excellent books including Expecting Someone Taller, and Flying Dutch, but they may be difficult to find at your library or bookstore.… (plus d'informations)
the_awesome_opossum: Only Begotten Daughter is darker and less whimsical than Lamb, but the protagonist - the daughter of God - also struggles with her divinity and purpose on Earth. It is funny in spots, but in a more wry and satirical way. So if you liked the more serious parts of Lamb, try this book… (plus d'informations)
"Lamb" is an incredibly compelling work even for readers who don't agree with Moore's conclusions. The book is also laugh out loud funny at times, which really helps during some of more irreverent parts of the story.
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God is a comedian playing to an audience that is afraid to laugh. - Voltaire
Author's blessing
If you have come to these pages for laughter, may you find it. If you are here to be offended, may your ire rise and your blood boil. If you seek adventure, may this story sing you away to blissful escape. If you need to test or confirm your beliefs, may you reach comfortable conclusions. All books revel perfection, by what they are or what they are not. May you find that which you seek, in these pages or outside them. May you find perfection, and know it by name.
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The angel was cleaning out his closets when the call came.
Citations
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You think you know how this story is going to end, but you don't.
I learned how to boil down goat urine to make explosives today.
Hi, I'm the Messiah, God wanted you to have this bacon.
I know that even now, having watched enough television, you probably won't even refer to them as lepers so as to spare their feelings. You probably call them 'parts-dropping-off challenged' or something.
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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 yearsâ??except Biff, the Messiah's best bud, who has been resurrected to tell the story in this 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 Joshua from his tragic destiny. But there's no one who loves Josh moreâ??except maybe "Maggie," Mary of Magdalaâ??and Biff isn't about to let his extraordinary pal suffer and ascend without a fi
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Les idées de l'auteur sur les voyages en Asie, en Inde et en Chine de Jésus à la recherche des rois mages afin de recueillir auprès d'eux les enseignements mystiques, ésotériques, magiques qui apportent les explications et les causes de ce qu'à été Jésus décrit dans les évangiles, deviennent du grand n'importe quoi.
Le grand défaut du livre c'est qu'il reste à la surface de l'histoire et des anachronisme sans chercher à approfondir et apporter un nouveau regard ou une réflexion sur la religionau travers de cette relecture de la vie de Jésus. En ce qui concerne le côté humoristique, Christopher Moore se contente de jouer sur les anachronisme de langage.
L'auteur s'est cru obligé de rédiger une postface afin d'expliquer son propos et sa méthode de recherche. Ce seul élément est pour moi la démonstration que lui-même a bien ressenti cet aspect très superficiel de son livre et qu'il cherche à justifier ses délires par des faits historiques tout en reconnaissant des énormes incongruités de temps et d'époque.
Bref très déçu par ce bouquin qui n'apporte rien.
Un autre mystère pourquoi ce livre a t-il été édité dans la collection Folio Policier ? (