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The Good Man Jesus and the Scoundrel Christ

The Myths, Book 6

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The Good Man Jesus and the Scoundrel Christ is the remarkable new piece of fiction from best-selling and famously atheistic author Philip Pullman. By challenging the events of the gospels, Pullman puts forward his own compelling and plausible version of the life of Jesus, and in so doing, does what all great books do: makes the reader ask questions.

In Pullman’s own words, “The story I tell comes out of the tension within the dual nature of Jesus Christ, but what I do with it is my responsibility alone. Parts of it read like a novel, parts like history, and parts like a fairy tale; I wanted it to be like that because it is, among other things, a story about how stories become stories.”

Written with unstinting authority, The Good Man Jesus and the Scoundrel Christ is a pithy, erudite, subtle, and powerful book by a controversial and beloved author.

©2010 Phillip Pullman (P)2010 Brilliance Audio, Inc. Classics & Allegories Fairy Tales Fantasy

Critic reviews

“Incendiary.... A small gem or, given its explosive story and exquisite artistry, a hand grenade made by Faberge. Pullman is a craftsman of the highest order.” ( Sunday Times, London)
Thought-provoking Interpretation • Complex Characters • Powerful Reimagining • Meaningful Imagery • Interesting Perspective

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Pullman’s story telling style is as easy as a breeze and yet filled with so much imagery and meaning. Definitely a bonus when he himself narrates them.

Never disappointed

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We are our stories, right? A great exploration of the Christ story and related with great talent by the author.

Brilliant reinterpretation

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This is brilliant conjectural history about the origins of the christian church. Pullman constructs 2 main characters: a brilliant scheming twin called Christ (messiah) and a truly holy twin called Jesus. This should be read by all Pullman lovers and by those who consider the christian church to incarnate both good and evil.

Another anti-Church tour de force

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This was a really neat interpretation of what may have gone on during the life of Jesus. I really enjoyed it!

Great!

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What made the experience of listening to The Good Man Jesus and the Scoundrel Christ the most enjoyable?

Very articulate vocal performance as well as the beautiful writing.

What did you like best about this story?

The perspective on Jesus Christ being two people.

What about Philip Pullman’s performance did you like?

Articulate, easy to understand, always engaging, Never drops the words at the end of a sentence. A real Pro !

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Just marvel at his command of the language.

Any additional comments?

I also heard the Golden compass series. A masterpiece.

Great perspective on Religions

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