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Imaginary Jesus

by Matt Mikalatos

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ISBN13: 9781414335636
ISBN10: 1414335636
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"The Apostle Peter punches Jesus in the face, then chases him out of a coffee shop. And that's just chapter 0. In this quirky tale the publisher describes as 'not-quite-true,' former missionary and comic book store clerk Mikalatos disguises his critique of Christian life in an action-based quest to find the real Jesus. It's A Christmas Carol meets Oz, but instead of ghosts and tin men, it's a talking donkey, a motorcycle rider, and Mikalatos himself. The cast of characters drags the reader through the streets of Seattle and ancient Judea to introduce a host of fake Jesuses: Magic 8 Ball Jesus, Harley Jesus, even Liberal Social Services Jesus. They're constructs of the human mind. 'People invent a Jesus for one specific reason and then discard him when they don't need him anymore,' says one of the Jesuses (the one with an expensive suit). Peter teaches Mikalatos that he must quiet falsehoods and mold a deeper relationship with the living, historical Jesus. Mixing questions of suffering and free will with 'a nexus of weirdness,' Mikalatos throws Christian fiction into the world of Comic-Con and Star Wars. His silly quest is startling, contemporary, meaningful, and occasionally exhausting when the reader is puzzled. It begs for a comic book counterpart." Publishers Weekly (Copyright Reed Business Information, Inc.)

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Imaginary Jesus is an hilarious, fast-paced, not-quite-fictional story that's unlike anything you've ever read before. When Matt Mikalatos realizes that his longtime buddy in the robe and sandals isn't the real Jesus at all, but an imaginary one, he embarks on a mission to find the real thing. On his wild ride through time, space, and Portland, Oregon, he encounters hundreds of other Imaginary Jesuses determined to stand in his way (like Legalistic Jesus, Perpetually Angry Jesus, and Magic 8 Ball Jesus). But Matt won't stop until he finds the real Jesus--and finally gets an answer to the question that's haunted him for years. Be warned: Imaginary Jesus may bring you face-to-face with an imposter in your own life.

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When Mikalatos realizes that his longtime buddy in a robe and sandals isn't the real Jesus at all, but an imaginary one, he embarks on a mission to find the real thing, in this hilarious, fast-paced story.
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MaggieM, January 26, 2011 (view all comments by MaggieM)
This is a great book. It brings you face to face with the questions you might have about who Jesus Christ realy is and what your perception of him is. It also gave me a whole new insight into taking communion. It was funny and convicting at the same time, an unusual but good combination.
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JFudgeOreo, January 25, 2011 (view all comments by JFudgeOreo)
The book is funny, yet takes you on a search for the "real" Jesus -- a journey many of us can relate too. Highly recommend this book. Have bought it as a gift for friends.
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meiklejohn777, January 25, 2011 (view all comments by meiklejohn777)
Great book! Made me think, which is a GOOD thing :-)
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Product Details

ISBN:
9781414335636
Author:
Mikalatos, Matt
Publisher:
BarnaBooks
Foreword:
Barna, George
Contribution:
Barna, George
Subject:
Christian - General
Subject:
Science Fiction - Adventure
Subject:
Religious - General
Subject:
Humorous fiction
Subject:
Jesus christ
Subject:
Christianity-Christian Fiction
Publication Date:
20100331
Binding:
TRADE PAPER
Language:
English
Pages:
225
Dimensions:
8.22x5.64x.52 in. .52 lbs.
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"Publishers Weekly Review" by , "The Apostle Peter punches Jesus in the face, then chases him out of a coffee shop. And that's just chapter 0. In this quirky tale the publisher describes as 'not-quite-true,' former missionary and comic book store clerk Mikalatos disguises his critique of Christian life in an action-based quest to find the real Jesus. It's A Christmas Carol meets Oz, but instead of ghosts and tin men, it's a talking donkey, a motorcycle rider, and Mikalatos himself. The cast of characters drags the reader through the streets of Seattle and ancient Judea to introduce a host of fake Jesuses: Magic 8 Ball Jesus, Harley Jesus, even Liberal Social Services Jesus. They're constructs of the human mind. 'People invent a Jesus for one specific reason and then discard him when they don't need him anymore,' says one of the Jesuses (the one with an expensive suit). Peter teaches Mikalatos that he must quiet falsehoods and mold a deeper relationship with the living, historical Jesus. Mixing questions of suffering and free will with 'a nexus of weirdness,' Mikalatos throws Christian fiction into the world of Comic-Con and Star Wars. His silly quest is startling, contemporary, meaningful, and occasionally exhausting when the reader is puzzled. It begs for a comic book counterpart." Publishers Weekly (Copyright Reed Business Information, Inc.)
"Synopsis" by , Imaginary Jesus is an hilarious, fast-paced, not-quite-fictional story that's unlike anything you've ever read before. When Matt Mikalatos realizes that his longtime buddy in the robe and sandals isn't the real Jesus at all, but an imaginary one, he embarks on a mission to find the real thing. On his wild ride through time, space, and Portland, Oregon, he encounters hundreds of other Imaginary Jesuses determined to stand in his way (like Legalistic Jesus, Perpetually Angry Jesus, and Magic 8 Ball Jesus). But Matt won't stop until he finds the real Jesus--and finally gets an answer to the question that's haunted him for years. Be warned: Imaginary Jesus may bring you face-to-face with an imposter in your own life.
"Synopsis" by , When Mikalatos realizes that his longtime buddy in a robe and sandals isn't the real Jesus at all, but an imaginary one, he embarks on a mission to find the real thing, in this hilarious, fast-paced story.
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