![]() ![]() ![]() Were you offended by this book in any way? There's so much here that Moore could almost be called an "equal opportunity offender." Did you find that some parts bothered you, while others didn't? Did he go too far, in any way? Not far enough?ĥ. Would Joshua have made it to maturity without Biff? Do you think Jesus had any human - not divine help in becoming who he was? Is Moore making a statement about historical facts in the Bible, or about the value of friendship in general?Ĥ. Love without desire, orconditions, or limits - a pure and radiant glow in the heart that could make me giddy and sad and glorious all at once." Do you understand what he's saying? Have you ever experienced that kind of love?ģ. Early in the book, Biff writes about "little-boy love," describing it as ".the cleanest pain I've ever known. Did you find Lamb to be fairly true to the Bible as you know it? Did you learn anything from Lamb? Do you find reading the Bible enjoyable?Ģ. ![]()
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