Numbers 21

The Bible's "Blazing Saddles"

November 24, 2015 in comedy of the Bible, Exodus, Film, King David, Kitsch, Parody, Social Justice Comedy, Wedding Comedy, Ruth

For bawdy, schticky, smart comedy speaking to the problems of present day racisim and ostracization of "The Other" may I suggest Blazing Saddles... and The Book of Ruth

What would we see, and what difference would it make, if we viewed the Bible -- and its take on spiritual life -- as classic comedy???

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