Hello Jeff,

Here are three books that may be of interest to you and your readers -

"The Humor of Christ", by Elton Trueblood.  The author shows how Christ
used humor in his teachings to bring a fuller appreciation of the Gospel
message.  I have read this book several times, gaining new insights
with every read.  Jesus was not a comedian, but did use humor in various
ways to make a point, to reveal a religious truth.  Although there are
only about three dozen examples shown in the book, there are many more
instances of humor one can find throughout the Gospel.

"Humor of Christ", by Henri Cormier.  The author finds instances
of humor in Christ through his parables and ministry.  Trueblood's
book is a better guide, in my opinion.  But Cormier does show some
interesting points.

"More Gospel Light", by George Llamsa.  This book is not about
the humor of Christ.  Llamsa explains some difficult passages in
the Gospel, making those passages easier to understand.  Llamsa's
most notable work is his translation of the Bible in Aramaic, the
language Christ used two thousand years ago.

--Lee


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