The release date for the English version of 'Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal' by
Christopher Moore is May 2004. If you enjoy this novel, it is available for buy as a paperback from Barnes & Noble or Indigo, as an ebook on the Amazon Kindle store, or as an audiobook on Audible.
The account of Jesus' birth, his extraordinary deeds, teachings, and heavenly sacrifice after his thirtyth birthday are all widely documented. However, no one is aware of the early years of the Son of God, the years that are unknown to everyone save Biff, the Messiah's closest friend, who has been raised from the dead to share the tale in this heavenly humorous yet poignant masterpiece that is "reminiscent of Vonnegut and Douglas Adams" (Philadelphia Inquirer).
It's true that Biff has a fantastic tale to tell—one that involves amazing travels, magic, healings, kung fu, corpse reanimations, demons, and gorgeous women. Joshua's awful fate may not be avoided even with the great cunning and dedication of the Savior's friend. But no one loves Josh more than Biff does, maybe with the possible exception of "Maggie," Mary of Magdala, and Biff isn't going to let his incredible friend suffer and rise without a struggle.