Author: James Blish Year: 1958 Rank: Rating: Original Rating: Pop Rating: Genres/categories: Science fiction, Award winners, Religion, Classic, Adventure, Fantasy
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ISBNs: 9780345438355 0345438353 |
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Father Ruiz-Sanchez is a dedicated man--a priest who is also a scientist, and a scientist who is also a human being. He has found no insoluble conflicts in his beliefs or his ethics . . . until he is sent to Lithia. There he comes upon a race of aliens who are admirable in every way except for their total reliance on cold reason; they are incapable of faith or belief.
Confronted with a profound scientific riddle and ethical quandary, Father Ruiz-Sanchez soon finds himself torn between the teachings of his faith, the teachings of his science, and the inner promptings of his humanity. There is only one solution: He must accept an ancient and unforgivable heresy--and risk the futures of both worlds . . .
This book is part of the "After Such Knowledge" series. Here are some other books from this series:
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