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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN: 9780380813810
ISBN: 0380813815
Label: Harper Paperbacks
Manufacturer: Harper Paperbacks
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 464
Publication Date: February 01, 2003
Publisher: Harper Paperbacks
Release Date: February 04, 2003
Sales Rank: 849
Studio: Harper Paperbacks
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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 Joshua from 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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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
Customer Reviews Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Irreverent, but Funny!
Although I have only read the first one hundred pages or so, I found myself chuckling out loud at points.The only other author who has illicitted that affect on my is Davis Sedaris.A basic knowledge of christian theology is helpful to understand the "inside jokes" but not necessary to enjoy this book.The recount of Jesus (Josh) as preteen acting out biblical stories, the likes of Lot and the Sodomites is absolutely hysterical.In addition to the biblical satire, such humane issues like adolescent ... Read More
Rating:  - Lamb
Entertaining, provocative, fun to read. The story of Christ told in a very different and amusing fashion, still escaping sacrilege.
Have given several as gifts to friends who have also thoroughly enjoyed the book!
Rating:  - Gauge Your Sense of Humor
Will you enjoy Christopher Moore's LAMB, the story of Jesus Christ's lost years as told by his bosom buddy, Biff (a.k.a. Levi)?That is the question, and a lot depends upon your sense of humor.First of all, if you take your religion seriously, maybe you shouldn't even start the book.Second of all, what makes you laugh?Toilet humor?Sexual humor?Monty Python-style humor?Saturday Night Live-type humor?Lay it on with a cudgel humor?If the answer to many of these questions is "yes," then I say ... Read More
Rating: - This book is great!
I absolutely adore this book!This is one I can read over and over again, and still be able to laugh!Even though it's a fictional book, it makes Jesus (Joshua)human and you enjoy following Biff and Joshua on their search for what it means to be the Messiah.The angel Raziel is hilarious, too, with his aspiration to become Spider-man!This book got me hooked on Christopher Moore!
Rating: - Awesome Book
It has been a while since I read this book but it is really really good. It is not meant to be taken literally for those of you out there that can't tell that. Christopher Moore is a hilarious writer but this book seems to let the humor seep in slowly and less obviously than many of his other books. This is a super quick easy and fun read. It really gives a humorous insight to the time period of Christ's life that is left out in the Bible.
Highly Recommended for any one.
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