Maybe Jesus was joking, the disciples didn't know what they were doing
and the New Testament is a lot funnier than you might think.
You would think it weird if someone suddenly ascended into heaven,
right? Reading between the lines, do we detect a touch of rivalry
between Peter and John? And surely the lack of parables in the latter's
mystical tome is simply crying out to be redressed . . .
In this sparklingly witty book, BBC sitcom writer James Cary gives us a
new and liberating way of looking at the gospel as he entertainingly
relates it to a modern context, with references ranging from Charles
Dickens to The Vicar of Dibley. Cheerfully playing around with the
text, he takes the Bible seriously but allows us to laugh at our own
petty vanities and foibles - and be enlightened in the process.
The Gospel According to a Sitcom Writer is ideal for anyone wanting to
liven up their Bible reading and looking for new ways to be thrilled by
this sacred text. It's also perfect for priests, pastors, youth leaders
and all those involved in ministry and giving sermons, as James Cary
shows using comedy and humour is a brilliant way to communicate the
gospel.
Warm, funny and full of brilliant insight and Christian humour, The
Gospel According to a Sitcom Writer will make you laugh out loud and
shake your head in awe. You'll never read the Bible the same way again.
