Philip Pullman at the Buxton Festival July 20, 2010

In The Good Man Jesus and the Scoundrel Christ, Philip Pullman – the award-winning author of His Dark Materials – offers a spellbinding retelling of the life of Jesus, possibly the most influential story ever told.

In this discussion with Matthew Parris, Pullman reveals his radical new take on the myths and mysteries of the gospels and of the church that has shaped the course of the last two millennia.

Charged with mystery, compassion and enormous power this work throws fresh light on who Jesus was and asks questions that will continue to reverberate long after the final page is turned.

Philip is in conversation with Alan Franks, writer and Times columnist.

Read more at www.philip-pullman.com