tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post4957409581791120510..comments2023-09-20T17:55:43.908-05:00Comments on BookLust: With Reverent Hands: The Last Temptation of ChristAartihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02354873119188597611noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-78474193918277027822010-03-09T11:17:36.660-06:002010-03-09T11:17:36.660-06:00This is definitely not what people consider 'C...This is definitely not what people consider 'Christian Fiction' when they talk about that genre - in fact, most of the patrons who come into the library looking for that genre would be upset (to say the least) if I gave them this book. That said, even though I am a Christian I tend to avoid CF and TLTOC has been on my 'to read' list for awhile. Thanks for reminding me about this one.Lesleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17573647475203643004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-70345350080134085152010-03-07T12:30:03.695-06:002010-03-07T12:30:03.695-06:00What a great resource!What a great resource!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-34805819122423327082010-03-06T19:04:04.406-06:002010-03-06T19:04:04.406-06:00Thank you for featuring this book, Aarti and Suman...Thank you for featuring this book, Aarti and Sumanam. This is one I probably wouldn't have given a second thought to before (I haven't even seen the movie), but Sumanam's comments really have me thinking I should give it a try. Like April, I am fascinated by religions of all kinds and I like books that offer a different perspective to an old familiar story.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-76962445980066987502010-03-05T18:55:17.338-06:002010-03-05T18:55:17.338-06:00another one for the wishlist. I HAVE to read this!...another one for the wishlist. I HAVE to read this!Marie Cloutierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14938166831865436287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-9691742679116480152010-03-05T13:09:49.516-06:002010-03-05T13:09:49.516-06:00April: That's what this book, It's not abo...April: That's what this book, It's not about Christianity, as you can see from my earlier comments, I am not Christian.. but this book can be read by anybody if you are openminded and a thinker, I think you are by reading your comment :)<br />When Iwrote this post I figured it would steer some controversy, but that's what makes it more readable..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-91822859658630585522010-03-05T11:20:24.377-06:002010-03-05T11:20:24.377-06:00I'm agnostic, but wow, this post definitely ha...I'm agnostic, but wow, this post definitely has me wanting the Last Temptation of Christ. I find religion fascinating, especially when it comes to the cult of the saints (I did a paper on relics in the middle ages for a history class, have been intrigued ever since) so I'm not automatically turned off by a book with Christian themes, unless, well the book is Christian fiction with pioneer wife covers. Yuck. That said, I did really enjoy Lamb by Christopher Moore, which was about Jesus, but more comedic.April (BooksandWine)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15268544465552896599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-84271034925128606262010-03-05T10:58:10.426-06:002010-03-05T10:58:10.426-06:00Zibilee: I understand your reluctancy regarding th...Zibilee: I understand your reluctancy regarding the book,it's hard to comprehend "Jesus" in a way other than, as described in "Bible".<br /><br />Amused: The book is intriguing and will leave you thinking and if you are religious will make you see religion in a totally different light, I don't know if that's good or bad :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-6497128795604765402010-03-04T23:02:31.777-06:002010-03-04T23:02:31.777-06:00I think it's great to see a post so completely...I think it's great to see a post so completely out of the realm of something I would normally read. I am intrigued! Great post!Amusedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12657337249497691366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-43217435057593550612010-03-04T18:46:24.524-06:002010-03-04T18:46:24.524-06:00I have not read this book or seen this movie, alth...I have not read this book or seen this movie, although I do remember there being a lot of controversy when the movie came out. I am a Christian, but don't often read Christian fiction. I am not sure I would read this book because it sounds as though it veers a little sharply into territory that I might find uncomfortable or at the best, a bit strange. I am certainly not religiously prudish, but something about this book seems to turn me off a little. I am glad to have read the review though. I had never heard this book discussed with so much fervor before, and I always appreciate fresh insight.Zibileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05857638467064749190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-85646536478639466752010-03-04T10:07:20.760-06:002010-03-04T10:07:20.760-06:00Books snob- I don't ever read Christian fictio...Books snob- I don't ever read Christian fiction myself, but I often have the idea that it would be cheesy or a bit heavy-handed. I didn't know a "practical" version really existed, but this seems like it would qualify!<br /><br />Blodeuedd- Yes, I think we are similar in reading tastes :-)<br /><br />sumanam- Wow, that's so fascinating! You're obviously a very open-minded person and that just adds another layer of brilliance to your post!Aartihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02354873119188597611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-43132356410241665582010-03-04T10:00:46.268-06:002010-03-04T10:00:46.268-06:00Thanks Aarti for this opportunity..I am not Christ...Thanks Aarti for this opportunity..I am not Christian, totally athiest (by birth Hindu), so this book has nothing to do with me religiously !!! but this book really, if you are cHristian or religious, makes you think about religion in a totally different way and for atheists like me it helps to understand "Saints" or "God" in human way ... if that makes sense..:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-47981315857170278452010-03-04T04:21:31.297-06:002010-03-04T04:21:31.297-06:00I think I would be reluctant too...yes ok I am sti...I think I would be reluctant too...yes ok I am still reluctant if to read this book. Perhaps, perhapsBlodeueddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435479623560871881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-63742296828514592452010-03-04T03:37:06.614-06:002010-03-04T03:37:06.614-06:00Thanks for posting this, Aarti. I can understand y...Thanks for posting this, Aarti. I can understand your initial reluctance! I am a Christian but I don't tend to enjoy Christian fiction - I find it cheesy and often a little uncomfortable - I don't like being preached to when I'm reading something for fun! I only read practical Christian stuff really. However this sounds interesting and I'd be willing to give it a go on the strength of this review.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com