“But at the centre of his own faith there always stood the convincing mystery--that they were made in God's image. God was the parent, but He was also the policeman, the criminal, the priest, the maniac, and the judge. Something resembling God dangled from the gibbet or went into odd attitudes before the bullets in a prison yard or contorted itself like a camel in the attitude of sex. He would sit in the confessional and hear the complicated dirty ingenuities which God's image had thought out...”
Quote by Graham Greene
Work
The Power and the Glory
In this thought-provoking novel, the author explores themes of faith, morality, and the human spirit through the eyes of a lone priest in a country under the rule of an oppressive regime. The narrative delves into the complexities of religious belief and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. more
Author
Graham Greene
Graham Greene was a renowned British writer born on October 2, 1904. His works are characterized by deep insight and unique narrative techniques, and he is hailed as one of the greatest novelists of the 20th century. Greene's writing spans a variety of themes, including spy novels, religious novels, and noir novels. more
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