God:The Early Years and Other Theological Tales is a witty, irreverent, and thought-provoking collection of five stories.
With a distinctive blend of historical fiction, theological satire, and sophisticated humor, Gary Carr reimagines stories ranging from the Creation and Adam and Eve to the New Testament, the politics of the early Christian Church, Jonah and the Whale, and a Viking raid on a Scottish monastery.
What happens when God becomes bored with eternity and decides that free will might provide some entertainment? What if a Galilean arms smuggler repeatedly crossed paths with Jesus of Nazareth? And what might happen when powerful political interests become entangled with matters of faith?
Through memorable characters, unexpected perspectives, and richly imagined historical settings, Carr invites readers to look at religion, history, faith, politics, and humanity from an entirely different angle. The stories are designed not simply to entertain, but to encourage readers to question, reflect, and discover the deeper truths that can sometimes emerge through humor.
God: The Early Years and Other Theological Tales is ultimately a celebration of the idea that laughter and thoughtful reflection can exist side by side and that sometimes, there really can be more truth in jest.
