Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal

Christopher Moore

Oct 2009 · Sold by Harper Collins

About this ebook

Everyone knows about the immaculate conception and the crucifixion. But what happened to Jesus between the manger and the Sermon on the Mount? In this hilarious and bold novel, the acclaimed Christopher Moore shares the greatest story never told: the life of Christ as seen by his boyhood pal, Biff.

Just what was Jesus doing during the many years that have gone unrecorded in the Bible? Biff was there at his side, and now after two thousand years, he shares those good, bad, ugly, and miraculous times. Screamingly funny, audaciously fresh, Lamb rivals the best of Tom Robbins and Carl Hiaasen, and is sure to please this gifted writer’s fans and win him legions more.

Ratings and reviews

I'm a pastor so keenly aware of theological "correctness" and this book was consistently respectful of Jesus and surprisingly enlightening! Also, and this is key - hilariously insightful. Curiously moving, too. Five out of five stars from me! Warning to conservative friends: this book creatively uses blasphemy, sex, and crude humor, too. Please suspend judgement and keep reading if you normally object - it's worth it.

I love Christopher Moore and have read almost everything that he has written... this book is one of kind... I think everyone should read it and remember that humanity can be a truly beautiful thing...

I have read hundreds of books in my time, and this takes the cake . Moore has written a story that I wish would never end. Once I completed it I was lost for more. Found nothing yet that compares. Thank you for the laughs and hours of Joy.

About the author

Christopher Moore is the author of eighteen previous novels, including Razzmatazz, Shakespeare for Squirrels, Noir, Secondhand Souls, Sacré Bleu, Fool, and Lamb. He lives in San Francisco, California.