The Heretic

By Lewis Erwin Finney

Book Overview

The Heretic is a novel written by Lewis Erwin Finney. The story revolves around a man named John Hersey, who is a professor of theology at a prestigious university. John is a devout Christian and has always followed the teachings of the church. However, his faith is challenged when he discovers a manuscript that claims to be a lost gospel written by Jesus himself.As John delves deeper into the manuscript, he realizes that it contradicts many of the fundamental beliefs of Christianity. He becomes convinced that the manuscript is authentic and decides to share it with the world. This decision puts him at odds with the church hierarchy, who view the manuscript as heretical.John's quest to prove the authenticity of the manuscript takes him on a journey that tests his faith and puts his life in danger. He faces opposition from both the church and the academic community, who are skeptical of his claims. Along the way, he meets a diverse cast of characters, including a journalist, a nun, and a professor of archaeology, who help him in his quest.The Heretic is a thought-provoking novel that explores the nature of faith, the role of religion in society, and the power of knowledge. It challenges readers to question their beliefs and consider the possibility that there may be more to the story than what they have been taught.1924. The romance, rebellion, regeneration and religion of an ex-priest, who, himself, told this story to the author. The book begins: The fog was so dense that one could not see the planks at his feet. It moved with the pedestrian and distilled on his clothing. It shrouded the town and the river, and made mysterious the sounds which it intensified. The voices of the fishermen in their boats seemed but a few feet away, and one could hear the splash as a fish was lifted out of its native element. The running of the lifts of the coal mine, and the steady whine of a shrill whistle at the saltworks, gave notice that industry does not wait for sunshine. Busy hammers could be heard calking the new steamboat, Emma Rickard, at the boatyard, a mile away.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162723963
• ISBN13: 9781162723969
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 116 Pages
• Weight: 0.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"