The Final Testament of the Holy Bible
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4.1 • 438 Ratings
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Publisher Description
For two thousand years people have spent their lives waiting, praying, fighting, begging, and going to war for the Messiah. They continue to do so, every minute of every day, every day of every year. And yet, as far as we know, the Messiah has never come.
How would a man like Jesus be perceived if he appeared today? How would he live, what would he say, what would he preach and believe? How would society react to him, and what would they to do him? And though he may be the Messiah, he is not the man that has been prayed for over the course of the last two thousand years. He believes religion is a fraud, government is a sham, and that love should be a choice, regardless of gender. He is, as Christ was, everything that religious leaders and government officials fear, what they speak against, and what they destroy. He did not burn books, or picket doctor's offices, or spend his time in religious institutions. He simply preached a message. Love your fellow man.
Written from the perspective of his family, friends, and followers, in the same way the story of Jesus Christ was told in the New Testament, The Final Testament of the Holy Bible is the story of Ben Zion Avrohom, also known as Ben Jones, also known as the Messiah, also known as the Lord God.
In The Final Testament of the Holy Bible James Frey, America's most controversial bestselling writer, has written the most compelling and provocative work of his career.
Customer Reviews
Very Engrossing Overall, but Preaching to the Choir
Frey has said this novel is his attempt at trying to write a valid religious text for today's society. Personally, I think he falls short of that goal, but has written a great story about a modern-day Christ. My biggest complaint is that the ending, without giving anything away, is pretty weak, skipping over a plot-point that could have been a fantastic climactic point for the book. I was expecting something a bit more epic but got something somewhat unsatisfying. Also, there's no earth-shattering message that at least I see changing anyone for real; Ben Zion's message is basically preaching to the post-modern, millennial secularist society that has been growing rapidly in the past few decades. The message, however, is a good one (from my point of view) and it's interesting to see it told in a format such as this. Where the book shines is it's prose that can be very beautiful at times and deeply moving, especially near the middle of the book. Frey's best feat is his character development; you get engrossed in all of these very relatable character's lives and how they relate to Ben. None of them feel forced and all of them feel very authentic. Overall, this novel isn't the masterpiece it claims to be, but is definitely a great story that I would recommend, regardless of what you believe. Just don't expect any revelations.
Best book I've ever read
My mind has been blown
Brilliant
I have read all of James Frey's books and this is probably my favorite. Absolutely inspiring! Live, laugh, LOVE!