The Good Man Jesus and the Scoundrel Christ by Philip Pullman
Published on January 23, 2026
ENGLISH BOOKSHOP
Amsterdam
Bookclub Review
This discussion was exactly what a book group should be: emotional, engaged, and full of strong interpretations of the book’s meaning. Pullman keeps the biblical stories largely accurate, while offering an interpretation of the Resurrection that is, at the very least, fascinating and thought-provoking.
The themes raised in the book feel as relevant today as they were 2,000 years ago, which inevitably leads to the question: has anything really changed? If you’re looking for a book that invites debate and lingering reflection, you’ve found one here. This is a book you’ll be thinking about long after you finish it.
We gave it a high rating: 4½ out of 5.