Christ the Lord: Out of Egypt

It was well written as all of anne's books, but I didn't like all the personal interjections based on nothing.

A very engaging read. I was most astonished at how different it was from any of Anne Rice's previous Vampire works. She approaches this topic with a great sensitivity and devotion to historical & religious accuracy that it really makes you feel as if you know how life was lived in the Jerusalem at the turn of the millennium. You also get a sense that Anne Rice has truly devoted herself...more

A very engaging read. I was most astonished at how different it was from any of Anne Rice's previous Vampire works. She approaches this topic with a great sensitivity and devotion to historical & religious accuracy that it really makes you feel as if you know how life was lived in the Jerusalem at the turn of the millennium. You also get a sense that Anne Rice has truly devoted herself to understanding Jesus Christ, and her personal perspective is make for good reading and thought provoking discussions.   hide

Ever since I started reading fiction Anne Rice has always been at the top of my favourite author list. Yes, it is in Tolkien and his works where my geekynes finds its release, but Anne has always been my favourite. She is an artist and her medium is words, and she uses them so beautifully, they become a living image in my mind. The first few chapters of this book threw me of guard, I...more

Ever since I started reading fiction Anne Rice has always been at the top of my favourite author list. Yes, it is in Tolkien and his works where my geekynes finds its release, but Anne has always been my favourite. She is an artist and her medium is words, and she uses them so beautifully, they become a living image in my mind. The first few chapters of this book threw me of guard, I wasn't expecting the image of Christ as a child, especially not one who accidentally kills another child only to bring that child back to life. But once I got passed that I rediscovered my love for her works. The beauty in the words she uses. And I believe that any one doing their doctorate in biblical studies will benefit greatly in reading, if not the whole story then at least, the writer's note at the back. The research she put into this book, and her reconnecting with a God she turned away from. It is a story f grace and bravery and love in and of itself. I recommend this book with all my heart!   hide

I have to say, Anne Rice's take on Jesus is very interesting. I wouldn't recommend this to a devout Christian, but certainly if you have an open mind and enjoy a good story, then go for it.

My first time reading Anne Rice...thoroughly enjoyable...looking forward to the rest of the series.

Not her usual fare.. but very interesting and well written.

Good.

really enjoyed her spiritual imagination of Jesus as a young boy...

such a change on anne rice's previous writes, but still the magic is still there. her descriptions and research is almost to the point that she makes you believe it true. the GREATEST story ever told given the anne rice twist is definatly worth a read. still hoping that later in the trilogy lestat and memnoch appear though.....