'Gentle' is not a synonym for 'bland,' as Christopher Moore both brings the funny (be careful reading this book in public unless you're comfortable laughing out loud in front of strangers) or for. Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christs Childhood Pal is a novel by American writer Christopher Moore, published in 2002. At one point, Biff asks, 'Are all women stronger and better than me?' and Josh answers, 'Yes.' Do you think Moore believes this? Do you think Christianity teaches this? From what you know about other world religions, how does the role of women differ in each?Ħ. Christopher Moore's 'Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal,' is a reasonably gentle re-imagining of the life of Jesus Christ. Were you offended by this book in any way? There's so much here that Moore could almost be called an 'equal opportunity offender.' Did you find that some parts bothered you, while others didn't? Did he go too far, in any way? Not far enough?ĥ. Would Joshua have made it to maturity without Biff? Do you think Jesus had any human - not divine help in becoming who he was? Is Moore making a statement about historical facts in the Bible, or about the value of friendship in general?Ĥ.

Love without desire, orconditions, or limits - a pure and radiant glow in the heart that could make me giddy and sad and glorious all at once.' Do you understand what he's saying? Have you ever experienced that kind of love?ģ. Early in the book, Biff writes about 'little-boy love,' describing it as '.the cleanest pain I've ever known.

Did you find Lamb to be fairly true to the Bible as you know it? Did you learn anything from Lamb? Do you find reading the Bible enjoyable?Ģ. Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal Moore, Christopher Published by William Morrow Paperbacks (2004) ISBN 10: 0380813815 ISBN 13: 9780380813810 New Softcover Quantity: > 20 Seller: Lakeside Books (Benton Harbor, MI, U.S.A.) Rating Seller Rating: Book Description Condition: New.

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