Rating: ![5 stars](http://www.reviewfocus.com/images/stars-5-0.gif) Summary: Ingenius... Review: There are few things, and few people I consider creative Genius'Rev. Brendan Powell Smith is one of them. I was first introduced to his Brick Testament several years ago on his website. I found myself smiling to the depths of my soul. I was overjoyed to hear that such would finally be in print. The book is wonderful, cute, intelligent...and endeavors to be Biblically accurate. Excellent for children, new christians, old christians, atheists, heck...this book is so cool even a Satanist could get away with having this version of the Bible on his living room coffee table. And at only $10 and change...what a deal! Perhaps my one complaint, and a minor one at that, is I loved and laughed so hard when I read these on the original website where they were marked with view ratings: V=Violence, N=Nudity, etc. I definitely can't wait for the next book in the Brick Testament series..."Stories from the Book of Exodus" =)
Rating: ![5 stars](http://www.reviewfocus.com/images/stars-5-0.gif) Summary: Clever Review: This book is NOT FOR CHILDREN. Bestiality and homosexuality are depicted, although slightly out of focus, (the Flood, p.56). A threatened homosexual gang rape is included (Sodom and Gommorah, p. 102). Violent events are graphically rendered, albeit in Legos, (e.g. drowning people in the flood and skeletons scattered around the ground when Noah and his family finally disembark; blood spilled everywhere when Cain slays Abel). Yes, these events are biblical, but they are not appropriate for children, particularly the younger ones for whom someone might unwittingly buy this book. Not only is the book inappropriate for children, but the mocking tone of the self-proclaimed atheist author is objectionable for anyone looking for a tool to teach or reinforce the Old Testament stories in a Christian setting. I just want the buyer to be fully aware of what he is purchasing-- this is not a children's Bible storybook from the local Christian bookstore.
Rating: ![1 stars](http://www.reviewfocus.com/images/stars-1-0.gif) Summary: Not for children Review: This book is NOT FOR CHILDREN. Bestiality and homosexuality are depicted, although slightly out of focus, (the Flood, p.56). A threatened homosexual gang rape is included (Sodom and Gommorah, p. 102). Violent events are graphically rendered, albeit in Legos, (e.g. drowning people in the flood and skeletons scattered around the ground when Noah and his family finally disembark; blood spilled everywhere when Cain slays Abel). Yes, these events are biblical, but they are not appropriate for children, particularly the younger ones for whom someone might unwittingly buy this book. Not only is the book inappropriate for children, but the mocking tone of the self-proclaimed atheist author is objectionable for anyone looking for a tool to teach or reinforce the Old Testament stories in a Christian setting. I just want the buyer to be fully aware of what he is purchasing-- this is not a children's Bible storybook from the local Christian bookstore.
Rating: ![5 stars](http://www.reviewfocus.com/images/stars-5-0.gif) Summary: Lego my Bible! Review: This brilliant work is artistic, entertaining, and spiritual--if you want it to be. It works for you if you think it's strange, or if you think it would be a great way to teach the Bible to your kids. I highly recommend it. As for the question of the author's motives--who cares? The book's wonderful and that's all that matters.
Rating: ![4 stars](http://www.reviewfocus.com/images/stars-4-0.gif) Summary: NOT FOR CHILDREN Review: this is hilarious for adults, but the visual content is most definitely not appropriate for children. Specifically, I don't mind my child seeing an illustration of little lego men gambling or drinking. But sexual contact with a sheep? Nope!
Rating: ![4 stars](http://www.reviewfocus.com/images/stars-4-0.gif) Summary: NOT FOR CHILDREN Review: this is hilarious for adults, but the visual content is most definitely not appropriate for children. Specifically, I don't mind my child seeing an illustration of little lego men gambling or drinking. But sexual contact with a sheep? Nope!
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