Pullman’s re-telling of the life of Christ. Controversial before it was even published Pullman’s book gives his view on the life of Jesus. He is not trying to shock or provoke but simply giving a different viewpoint on the life of an historical figure. Whether you agree with him or not it is an interesting and thought provoking read.
Featured on The Book Show on Sky Arts on 8 April 2010.
May 2010 Good Housekeeping selection.
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Award-winning children’s author Philip Pullman’s new novel The Good Man Jesus And The Scoundrel Christ, has been described as the most controversial book of the year. It retells the story of Jesus, drawing from the Bible, but with a very different interpretation of his role. Pullman stirred up criticism from the Vatican with his hit fantasy trilogy, His Dark Materials, and this new venture looks set to trigger debate once more.
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Part novel, part history, part fairytale, The Good Man Jesus offers a radical new take on the myths and the mysteries of the Gospels, and the genesis of church that has so shaped the course of the last two millennia. With all the magic for which Pullman's storytelling is famed, this provocative and thoughtful new book from one of Britain's best loved writers promises to be the highest profile yet in Canongate's acclaimed Myths Series.
The Good Man Jesus and the Scoundrel Christ features in the following genres: Modern and Contemporary Fiction, eBooks of the Month, Book Club Recommendations, General Fiction, Fiction, Recommendations
The Good Man Jesus and the Scoundrel Christ is available in Paperback, Hardback, CD-Audio
The Good Man Jesus and the Scoundrel Christ was written by Philip Pullman and published by Canongate an imprint of Canongate Books
The Good Man Jesus and the Scoundrel Christ has 265 pages
Yes it is part of The Canons series
£8.99
