Items related to Lamb
Rare book
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Review:
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.
About the Author:
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
Christopher Moore is the author of fourteen previous novels, including Lamb, The Stupidest Angel, Fool, Sacré Bleu, A Dirty Job, and The Serpent of Venice.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherOrbit
- Publication date2007
- ISBN 10 1841494526
- ISBN 13 9781841494524
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages512
- Rating
Buy New
Learn more about this copy
US$ 15.03
Shipping:
US$ 2.64
Within U.S.A.
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Seller Image
Buy New
US$ 15.03
Convert currency
Seller Image
Lamb (Paperback)
Published by
Little, Brown Book Group, London
(2007)
ISBN 10: 1841494526
ISBN 13: 9781841494524
New
Paperback
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. 'Christopher Moore is a very sick man, in the very best sense of the word' Carl HiaasenThe 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 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 Saviour'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. The hilarious (and ever so slightly sacrilegious) true story of the New Testament. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781841494524
Buy New
US$ 17.68
Convert currency
Stock Image
Lamb
Published by
Little, Brown 2007-08-02, London
(2007)
ISBN 10: 1841494526
ISBN 13: 9781841494524
New
paperback
Quantity: > 20
Seller:
Rating
Book Description paperback. Condition: New. Language: ENG. Seller Inventory # 9781841494524
Buy New
US$ 12.71
Convert currency
Stock Image
Lamb
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. Buy with confidence! Book is in new, never-used condition. Seller Inventory # bk1841494526xvz189zvxnew
Buy New
US$ 23.03
Convert currency
Stock Image
Lamb
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. New! This book is in the same immaculate condition as when it was published. Seller Inventory # 353-1841494526-new
Buy New
US$ 23.03
Convert currency
Stock Image
Lamb
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: new. Seller Inventory # 193a1a34dc5f5125756c4ac4da2a09ab
Buy New
US$ 14.52
Convert currency
Stock Image
Lamb: A Novel
Published by
Little, Brown Book Group
(2007)
ISBN 10: 1841494526
ISBN 13: 9781841494524
New
Paperback / softback
Quantity: 5
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback / softback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days. The hilarious (and ever so slightly sacrilegious) true story of the New Testament. Seller Inventory # B9781841494524
Buy New
US$ 12.71
Convert currency
Stock Image
Lamb: A Novel: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ`s Childhood Pal
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: New. BRAND NEW ** SUPER FAST SHIPPING FROM UK WAREHOUSE ** 30 DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE. Seller Inventory # 9781841494524-GDR
Buy New
US$ 12.97
Convert currency
Stock Image
Lamb
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 512 pages. 7.72x4.96x1.34 inches. In Stock. Seller Inventory # __1841494526
Buy New
US$ 12.21
Convert currency
Stock Image
Lamb
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. New. Fast Shipping and good customer service. Seller Inventory # Holz_New_1841494526
Buy New
US$ 20.59
Convert currency