Just through with reading Philip Pullman's The Good Man Jesus and the Scoundrel Christ.(Maha, I assume you have read it.)
It comes as a handy book for beginners too, especially in understanding some aspects of Jesus' life and his teachings. But as the author says, This is a story, and an atheist's interpretation of the life and death of Jesus. Hence good Christians might not exactly appreciate the book. The book portrays Jesus and Christ as twins, and how one betrays the other unwittingly.
But altogether a good narrative and an easy read (which is expected as Pullman is a children's writer). But beneath the seemingly easy prose, there are complex theories, thoughts and questions for us to ponder. I particularly liked the Garden of Gethsamene soliloquy, which reflects some of my doubts and fears.
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No, I haven't. I will give it a try.
Read the interview ,also saw it on you tube.
hope u enjoyed it.
I've 2 more pages left in this book. I guess it is a good overall for non-chritians. Apart from that I can't say much - being a non-christian and unfamiliar with many episodes/events/stories. But it was a good read.
You could ask Arul sir to read, and ask for his opinion.
We discussed it in detail. He pointed me to this criticisim http://www.newyorker.com/arts/critics/atlarge/2010/05/24/100524crat_atlarge_gopnik?currentPage=5 - found it interesting.
Arul is not very religious - that's probably no secret.
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