Been thinking of the similarities that I see between two characters in class, J and Jesus (Besides starting with the same letter).
They are story tellers.
They use parables.
They use wit.
Prophesies.
Humor.
Rebelliousness.
They have feminine qualities.
Appreciate women.
They both work from the inside to reach the outside.
Forgiving of human flaws.




I saw an interview with Bloom right after he wrote the Book of J. I hadn't taken this clss yet or read the book, and I really didn't understand much of what he was talking about. I did, however; pay close attention to his views on Jesus. After defining and explaining the major religions in the world and the differences between them, he said that Jesus was one of the most intriguing men in history. While Jesus was rebellious and detrimental to both the Jewish population, and the Romans, he was also unique in his inclusiveness of the individual. There was never a person in history whose religion was open to anyone who would accept it. This idea, acording to Bloom, is the reason Christianity has been so successful.

I find it interesting that Bloom believes that J's writing in the bible is the reason the bible has been so sucessful, and that Jesus Christ is the reason Christianity has been thus accepted.

And while I'm at it, may I add Shakespeare to the list? Doesn't Shakespeare have the same elements in his writings: wit, humor, prophesies,human flaws, compassion, character...