Books matching: irreverent historical fiction
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Christopher Moore's 'Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal' is a clever and engaging avenue into a story about Jesus Christ's early life. The novel humorously fills in the blanks of Christ's childhood through the eyes of his best friend Biff, incorporating elements of Taoism, Buddhism, Kung Fu, and yoga into the narrative. The book offers a lighthearted and irreverent take on the missing years of Christ's life, blending humor with thought-provoking insights and a unique perspective on religious history.
The first time I saw the man who would save the world he was sitting near the central well in Nazareth with a lizard hanging out of his mouth. Just the tail end and the hind legs were visible on the o...- #2
Save:Live from Golgotha by Gore Vidal is a satirical and irreverent novel that blends historical fiction with science fiction elements. The book follows the story of a computer hacker from the 20th century who aims to erase the past by destroying the tapes that form the basis of the Bible. In an attempt to stop the hacker, various business interests travel back in time to convince St. Timothy to write his version of the Sacred Story. The narrative unfolds with themes of time travel, corporate politics, espionage, and the birth of Christianity, all presented in a witty and humorous style that challenges traditional religious beliefs.
I am Timothy, son of Eunice the Jewess and George the Greek. I am fifteen. I am in the kitchen of my family’s home in Lystra. I am lying stark naked on a wooden table. I have golden hyacinthine curls ...
