Philip Pullman retells the life of Jesus as a story about twin brothers, Jesus and Christ. Jesus is a charismatic preacher who speaks of the kingdom of God, and Christ is his quiet brother who writes down what he says, shapes it into a church and is urged by a mysterious stranger to improve the record. Pullman follows the Gospel stories closely, including the Sermon on the Mount, the temptation in the wilderness, the arrest and the crucifixion, while arguing that the institution of the church departs from its founder.
Readers curious about Pullman's views on religion, or about how the Gospels might be reimagined as fiction, will find a short, provocative novel. It reads like a modern fable.
Deep and thought-provoking; a moderate read.
Best for readers like The Deep Diver. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2009
- Language
- EN
