Humour in the bible? punchlines in the Pentateuch? Russ Bravo goes in search of the s.e.v. (surprisingly entertaining version)…
One of the greatest proofs to me of the truth of the Christian faith is that it unfailingly portrays what it is to be human. And some of that is ridiculous. Daft. Bizarre and hugely funny. ‘The Messiah comes from the back of beyond? Born to a virgin? Surrounded by farmyard animals? You’re having a laugh, aren’t you? You’ll be telling me Leicester City are going to win the Premier League next! Oh…’
G od’s overarching story is full of the contrast between his good creation (people and planet) and the ways people have contrived to mess up both. Take into account the fact that the 66 books of the Bible, while divinely inspired, are still humanly written, and you will find plenty of the idiosyncrasies of human beings are included. Time after time in the long and amazing story of God’s interaction with the human race
