The Final Testament of the Holy Bible
By James Frey
- Release Date: 2011-04-22
- Genre: Fiction & Literature
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.
Reviews
Amazing!
5By MeeeeeeeeeiaI love everything by James Frey,and this book was no exception.Life changing
5By charlychav02The most amazing book I have read in a while, definitely one of my top favorites, please read this book no matter what religion you are, Christian, Muslim, Jewish or you don't believe in god just read this book.This Novel Will Make You Question Everything You Thought You Once Believed
5By ScotkkkkEasily the most interesting, and mind boggling novel I have ever had the pleasure to read. I highly recommend this story to anybody with an open mind, and willingness to step outside of what you think you believe into a whole new thought pattern. A MUST READ"Wow"
5By Leese320This Book was a real religion wake up call, I could not put it down. Great job James. I have felt similar about God and Church,But was alway's referred to as an Atheist, Which I am not. I refer to myself as more Scientific, feel, touch, see. God is Love.Great Fast Read
5By VtabatesI am truly a fan of James Frey and was hesitant to read this because of the subject matter, but I am so glad I did. This book was excellent and that's all I will write as not to spoil it.The final testament of the holy bible
5By DarlinginsfI'm an avid reader with a pretty short list of books that I've fallen in live with. I already knew I was really you g to like this one, as James Frey is one if my favorite authors, however this one is AMAZING! It instantly became one if my top five favorites ever cuts a must read. I'm buying copies for everyone in my family for Christmas.The Last Testament of the Holy Bible
1By joeschinThe story caught my attention in the beginning but degraded into a repetitive mantra on what I assume is the authors philosophy of life concerning religion, politics, homosexuality, and abortion disguised as a fiction novel. Live and let live without consequences for there is no hope. A bleak outlook on life that practically screamed its support of atheism and a lewd lifestyle and I don't consider myself overly religious. It was like a movie I wished I'd walked out on.Good book
4By IkepooI felt it dragged a bit but during the key points it was really good...made me look at my own faith a little differently even tho this is just a story it's still somthing to think aboutA noumenal love
5By ggstone13Simple and direct. Full of noumenal love. The book brought tears to my eyes, and made my heart smile. Frey poses great points and sheds light on what should be prioritized in our world through his characters, characters which he seemed to have really embodied. I recommended the book to everyone I know and have gotten a good amount glued. It had definitely become one of my favorites and I hope it does well and that everyone reads it. 😊The final testament of the holy bible.
4By Nadine DelmonteWow. Such a powerful story of a believable character. Each chapter such an impacting connection to what Ben was about. Like the first messiah, he died by the hands of mans stupidity and would not prove to them what they knew by coming back to life. I was hoping this chapter would have ended differently and was not mad.Amazing book.
5By fashionchequeA must read with a great message. I'm sure this book will upset a lot of religious fanatics and that is a good thing.Another hit
4By MamareaderAnother wonderful book from Frey. No one can write a creative compelling story like this guy. Thank you for writing books that make a person think.The Final Testament Of The Holy Bible
4By beachbluegrassJames Frey knows! Thank you for giving us Ben! Worth every second and more!Leaves you wondering.
5By amoneyo7This book was amazing!! It you have ever questioned such things like god and religion, I recommend that you read this book. I still question everything I ever thought about my beliefs and it's kind of scary because what if this book is true? What if everything we have been believing was a lie? I wish I could talk to James Frey and ask if this book was fiction or non-fiction and who these characters and stories were based on and if it all happened to him or someone he knew? Love the book!!!!!such a masterpiece
5By yockoand so common for geniuses to be villified... remember when the satanic verses came out and everyone was so outspoken even though half od the people, maybe more, hadn't even read it.. this is the greatest american writer living today. face it!Touching story
4By Readingfan2A book about real true love and it's meaning. Great read.Loved the message
3By 92nateBen's message reminds me of John Lennon's "Imagine".Thought provoking!!!
4By MG808HIThis book will make you think about the power of love, the control of religion and if you are lucky, you will find some truth in what Ben teaches.A Final Testament?
3By RaeLin1234A provocative book. Well written and easy to follow. It is possible Mr. Frey is trying only to push the buttons of those bound by religion. Yet instead I thought he let the story end in an inauthentic way. Once Ben had to face the establishment, the book would have been far more compelling if Ben had participated in the final chapters. The ending was too weak compared to the beginning and central plot. Mr Frey took an amazing concept and was executing it so well until the final few chapters, almost as if he was unclear as to what other avenue he could walk. Well worth the read if only for the questions the reader is left with about what does define faith and how does unconditional devine love manifest itself in mankind
