![]() The use of humour as a critical tool, the choice of contemporary language to convey straightforward messages, the promotion of sacrificed characters whose voices have been ignored or muffled, are all aesthetic means for Moore to re-read the sacred text with critical eyes and manipulate it as profane literary material. Abstract: This article addresses questions about the aesthetics of parodic re-writings of the Passion and the Bible in general and their cultural implications in Christopher Moore’s novel. ![]() ![]() Les réécritures contemporaines de la Passion Biff looks out for his best friend, tempering Joshuas innocent stupidity with his own brand of ruthless, practical Magnificent Bastardry. Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christs Childhood Pal (English, Hardcover, Moore Christopher) Language: English Binding: Hardcover Publisher: Turtleback. Publication type: Article from a collective work The birth of Jesus has been well chronicled, as have his glorious teachings, acts, and divine sacrifice after his thirtieth birthday. ![]()
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