Comparison of Elvis and Jesus according to A.J. Jacobs. Jesus Elvis ----- ----- Jesus H. Christ has 12 letters. Elvis Presley has 12 letters. Jesus was part of the trinity. Elvis's first band was a trio. Jesus walked on water. (Mattew 14.25) Elvis surfed. (Blue Hawaii 1966) Jesus was a carpenter. Elvis majored in wood-shop/industrial art at High School. Jesus is the Lord's Shepherd. Elvis dated Cybill Shepherd. Jesus said "Love thy neighbour." Elvis said "Don't be Cruel". (Matthew 22.39) (RCA 1956) Jesus is a Capricorn (December 25th) Elvis is a Capricorn (January 8th) Jesus's Countenance was like lightning Elvis's trademarks were a lightning and his rainment white as snow. bolt and snow-white jumpsuits. (Matthew 28.3) Mary had an immaculate conception. Priscilla went to Immaculate Conception High School. Jesus fasted for 40 days and nights. Elvis had irregular eating habits. Jesus was Jewish. Elvis was part Jewish. (Great Grandmother) Jesus was resurrected. Elvis had a come back in 1968. Jesus's Father is everywhere. Elvis's father Vernon, was a drifter who moved around quite a bit. -- Cosmik Debris -- "I owe money, therefor I am"