Towing Jehovah
Towing Jehovah by James Morrow, published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt in 1995, is a thought-provoking narrative that explores the implications of a remarkable discovery: God’s corpse found in the mid-Atlantic. This edition spans 371 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Anthony Van Horne, who is tasked with captaining a supertanker to tow the two-mile-long body northward to the Arctic for preservation, navigating both physical and spiritual challenges.
Readers will encounter a blend of fiction, fantasy, and science fiction as Van Horne faces sabotage and mutiny during his journey. The narrative delves into themes of faith and the consequences of such a profound revelation, offering an allegorical tale that aims to entertain while provoking deeper thought. With elements of epic storytelling and romance, Towing Jehovah invites readers to reflect on the intersections of belief and reality in a unique and imaginative setting.
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The discovery of God’s corpse in the mid-Atlantic poses a menace to navigation and to faith. Charged with captaining a supertanker as it tows the two-mile long corpse northward to the Arctic so that it can be preserved, Anthony Van Horne must contend with sabotage (both natural and spiritual) and mutiny along the way. An allegorical tale certain to entertain and provoke.
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