Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal (edit title)

• Rated 4 stars

“Very fun.”

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“fun and enjoyable to read”

• Rated 5 stars

“A peculiar little tale, I think this is an interesting perspective of the biblical tale. This was the book I had thought of choosing for my 'common place book' in EDCI 353A, but decided it would take a hell (pardon the pun) of an argument in smaller religious towns to teach this book. However, its witty and funny enough to grab even the most reluctant reader and humanizes a great story. There's careful craft in this book, and I know Moore has been quite the influence on getting reluctant adult readers to pick up a book. Sheer comedy can leap borders that craft can't on its own. I believe students can relate more to the story in this fashion.”

• Rated 5 stars

“One of my all-time favorite books. Lamb is hilarious while still being respectful and tender to those of us who believe that Jesus IS the son of God. ”

• Rated 5 stars

“I'm a big fan of this laugh out loud funny author but I think this book is the jewel in the crown of his titles. I have laughed myself into tears over some of the contents of this one and force dramatic readings of excerpts on my friends.”

• Rated 4 stars

“I read this when it first came out years ago and felt the need to reread. My first thought three chapter in is that Chris Moore is going to hell. No purgatory for you; it's a direct flight. however, through the irreverent jokes and profanity lies some interesting questions regarding faith and belief especially the question of those who have seen and heard and yet still don't believe.
The book is about Biff, Jesus' best bud who follows Jesus everywhere. Granted it's a complete work of fantasy, but there are moments Moore nails the essence of Christ's teaching.
Be warned if you do decide to read - if the Life of Brian or The Last Temptation offended you then your head will explode with this one so avoice it. however, if you a sense of humorr and can look for the Holy in just about anything take the plunge.”

• Rated 4 stars

“If you love blasphemy, which I do you will love this. Follow Jesus and Biff along life and hear how Jesus listens to Biff doing the Horizontal mambo and lives vicariously through him. They learn Kung Fu, Buddhism, and plenty of tricks of the trade.”

• Rated 5 stars

“GREATEST BOOK ON THIS PLANET WE CALL EARTH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”

• Rated 4 stars

“Great creative humorous retelling of the New Testament without being disrespectful. Moore's best work.”

• Rated 3 stars

“Didn't think I'd like this, but it was not the sarcastic account of Christ's life that I thought it would be. Actually well researched, and the author is very specific about what he took liberties with and what he tried to remain true to - he's right that there is very little written about Christ's early years, and his account is really funny as well as thought-provoking. It was not irreverent at all, although a tried and true bible-thumper might not like it. A book you might want to pick up and read to judge for yourself. I actually learned a bit about how things probably were culturally during the time period. Some fun word-play, something I always like.”