The best story I ever read about Jesus...

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was entirely fictional.

I read a book called "Lamb," by an author I'd never heard of before,  Christopher Moore.  The plot of the book is told by the narrator, Biff, who also happens to be Jesus' BFF.  The book is meant to fill in those years in His life that the bible leaves out. 

What is fascinating about the story, is that its told in the context of a very believable setting in which Jesus would have grown up.  Biff and Jesus are scruffy peasant kids.  Biff is a very real person, and someone any of us can relate to.  He's sarcastic, hot tempered, and partakes in the sin of lust whenever the opportunity presents itself.  But Biff will do anything for Jesus.  And it has absolutely nothing to do with Him being the Messiah.  Biff is just a hell of a friend.

Other characters often remark what a tool Biff is, but who wouldn't look like a tool standing next to Jesus all the time?  And speaking of Jesus, this fictional book makes Him a much more dynamic character then the Bible ever does.  He is also very real.  His kindness and belief in the good of mankind result in him being adorably naive.'  But he is also tempted by lust, and heartbroken when he witnesses human cruelty. 

I've rarely been moved by anything I've read in the bible, but when the inevitable happens at the end of "Lamb" I can honestly say I had tears running down my cheeks.  And somehow, even though this book is entirely fictional, Jesus' most important message (you know, that one about forgiveness) shines through.

So anyway, if you're a person who is interested in spirituality, or philosophy, or if you just like a good laugh (did I mention the genre of this book is actually comedy?),  give this book a read.  It's honestly one of the best books I've ever read.