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The Prostitute in the Family Tree: Discovering Humour and Irony in the Bible (Paperback)

by Douglas E. Adams (Author)
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  • Paperback: 136 pages
  • Publisher: Westminster/John Knox Press,U.S. (1 Aug 1997)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0664256937
  • ISBN-13: 978-0664256937
  • Product Dimensions: 21.1 x 14 x 1 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
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3.0 out of 5 stars It isn't by me!, 6 April 1998
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Please note - if you've come here looking for other books by me, this isn't one of them!

I'm the Douglas Adams who wrote the Hitchhiker books, the Dirk Gently books, and co-wrote Last Chance to See, the Meaning of Liff and Starship Titanic. I did not write The Prostitute in the Family Tree.

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2.0 out of 5 stars Always intresting subject, not a spectacular novel, 30 Oct 1998
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If you are looking for another book along the same lines as this one, I highly recommend the brilliant academic work that reads like a fast-paced novel, "The Harlot by the Side of the Road," by Jonathan Kirsh. I have neither disdain nor high praise for this book, I only think it is unfortunate that the author should have the same name as a writer of humourous science fiction adventures. (Whom I happen to adore, but thats besides the point :)
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4.0 out of 5 stars A very good read, and an excellent resource!, 1 Jul 1999
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This is a pretty inspiring read. If you think you understand the parables already, read it and think again. I've just led a homegroup study on the Good Samaritan using Adams' insights as a basis, and everyone was completely bowled over!

It's got a lot of radical ideas for bringing scripture passages to new life, and suggestions for dramatising within services or meetings, which look really practical. If you need a good alternative to the usual sermon format that'll make people sit up and take notice, there's loads of good stuff in this book!

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4.0 out of 5 stars A refreshing interpretation of selected Biblical texts
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