“There were no oceans on Oasis, no large bodies of water, and presumably no fish. He wondered whether this would cause comprehension problems when it came to certain crucial fish-related Bible stories. There were so many of those: Jonah and the whale, the miracle of the loaves and the fishes, the Galilean disciples being fishermen, the whole ‘fishers of men’ analogy . . . the bit in Matthew 13 about the kingdom of heaven being like a net cast into the sea, gathering fish of every kind . . . Even in the opening chapter of Genesis, the first animals God made were sea creatures. How much of the Bible would he have to give up as untranslatable?”
Quote by Michel Faber
Work
The Book of Strange New Things
The story follows a pastor who is sent to a distant planet to establish a mission. The novel combines elements of science fiction with religious and philosophical inquiry. more
Author
Michel Faber
Michel Faber is a British writer known for his unique literary style and profound thematic explorations. His works span various genres, including novels, poetry, and plays. Faber's representative work, 'The Book of Strange New Things', is a science fiction novel that delves into religious faith, human exploration, and the mysteries of the universe. more
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