Description
In a near future where the Catholic Church has undergone radical reform, a young priest is sent to a remote Irish island to investigate a community clinging to the old ways. He finds himself confronting Abbot Tomás, a man wrestling with profound doubt yet steadfast in preserving ancient rituals. As the two men engage in a battle of faith and intellect, the novel delves into the enduring power of belief, the nature of doubt, and the tension between institutional change and personal conviction. Brian Moore masterfully crafts a poignant and philosophical exploration of what it means to be Catholic in a world transformed.
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paperback
Published Oct 1, 1973
125 pages
ISBN: 9780671783563
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First Published
1972
Language
eng
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