In 1966 John Lennon caused an uproar when he said the Beatles were "more popular than Jesus now." But neither he nor any other savvy showbiz pro has ever claimed to be funnier. Jesus Christ is the greatest comic genius the world has ever known. The first section of this book focuses on the maestro's extensive repertoire. We open with a detailed analysis of the original stand-up comedy routine (the Sermon on the Mount). Up next: our star's classic jokes, witty one-liners, ultra-succinct novels, crackerjack repartee, ingenious pranks and cutting-edge satire. Don't miss the knockabout physical...

If you want to attract birds into your garden, you scatter bread on your lawn. If you want monarch butterflies, you plant milkweed for them to feed on. And, following the same strategy, if you want to be visited by angels, you should offer them a banquet they can't resist. The trick is to supply the right food. Angels are ethereal beings with particularly refined appetites. It's no good expecting them to eat anything tangible. They can't digest even the lightest cotton candy. The nourishment they crave is of a spiritual nature. So that's what this book will help you prepare: feasts of...