| Not the Parables of Jesus: Revised Satirical Version Contributor(s): Spencer, John (Author) |
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ISBN: 191204563X ISBN-13: 9781912045631 Publisher: John Spencer Writes OUR PRICE: $6.29 Product Type: Paperback Published: November 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Humor | Topic - Religion - Religion | Biblical Studies - New Testament - Jesus, The Gospels & Acts |
| Series: Not the Bible |
| Physical Information: 0.23" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (0.30 lbs) 110 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Restore the wonder of the parables, the joy of the Gospel ... and the discomfort of the Sword of Truth stabbed firmly in your gut. Not the Parables of Jesus contains more than 40* different takes on the original parables to snap us out of our over-familiarity and to open our eyes to the truth of the Gospel. Half tongue-in-cheek, half right between the eyes Often fun, sometimes poignant, and occasionally painful; these parables reveal our cultural biases, hidden assumptions, and the lies we believe. If I were alive today, I would be happy to condemn these parables as heretical. 'Awesome. Excellent. Recommended' are some adjectives I found in the thesaurus. However I wouldn't use any of them to describe this book. This is fake good news! When I read 'Not the Bible' I feel the pleasure of God. Not the Bible. It's like the Bible. Only not. John was born at a very young age with his umbilical cord wrapped around his neck. At first, it appeared that no lasting damage had been done, but as he grew it became clear that his sense of humour had been damaged irreparably. * Bet you think that means there are only 41 parables? Well there are actually 42. So there! |
