ARA Review by davidmwpowers of Jesus Farted

[davidmwpowers]

[Following is an OnlineBookClub.org ARA Review of the book, Jesus Farted.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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Toilet Theology: A down-to-earth look at a down-to-earth Messiah!

Exceptionally well written, with both delicate and deliciously indelicate turns of phrase, Jesus Farted charts the promised king's course through the gospel narratives of the Bible, while its author recommends a most earthy throne as the most appropriate place to read it. Flushed with success, Perry contrasts the modern conveniences with the inconveniences of ancient Palestine, and notes that while modern versions are full of euphemisms, the King James/Authorized Bible of 1611 is more accurate, honest, and "full of sh*t".

In amongst the amusing stories, and decanted euphemisms, I found plenty to learn and considerable scholarship. I did not know that etymologically, 'believe' means 'by life' - and in fact a quick look up its etymology suggests more 'by love' (or 'by lief') - although deeper connections do seem to exist between the words 'live', 'love', 'leave', and the archaic 'lief' (= dear, dearly, what one holds dear or finds pleasing). The message is that what you believe is shown by how you live and what you love.

Perry uses St Paul's words to describe the people Jesus came to liberate, 'the sh*t of the earth' (I Cor 4:13), picking up faecal excretion terminology from the Old Testament Law (Deut 23:1-15), and contrasting that with the cost-free non-conformity of today’s marketing culture, today's 'outsiders' who are sheep in wolves' clothing living in the 'post-ideological' ideology of enlightenment.


I give Jesus Farted 5 out of 5 stars. It is a message from the bowels and recommended in moderate doses, whatever you think you believe or don't believe. Be careful though: there is the probability you will be offended. Expect to be challenged, but don’t expect to agree with everything. Expect to be targeted: targets include Americans, Atheists, Christians, Feminists, Journalists, Labelists, Politicians, Wokists, and just about any other ans and ists you can think of.

*-expurgated four-letter words are courtesy of the OBC Censor Robot!

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