“We need open minds and open hearts when we wrestle with the past and ask questions of it, and the answers it will provide are in nobody's pocket... We should let nobody tell us that they know all that it contains, or try to prescribe or constrain in advance what it has to tell us.”
This novel delves into the lives of a family across generations, examining their religious beliefs and cultural traditions, and how these shape their identities and relationships. more
Eamon Duffy is a prominent historian specializing in the history of Christianity in England. Born on February 9, 1947, Duffy has made significant contributions to the field through his meticulous research and engaging writing style. more
“History is merely a list of surprises... It can only prepare us to be surprised yet again.”