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A Case of Conscience
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Author:
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Blish, James
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Set In . . .
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New York, Outer Space, Europe, Italy, Rome, North America, USA, Moon, New York City
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Genre:
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Science Fiction
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Time Frame:
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1950s
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Published:
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1958
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Description:
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Father Ruiz-Sanchez is a dedicated man--a priest who is also a scientist, and a scientist who is also a human being. He has found no insoluble conflicts in his beliefs or his ethics . . . until he is sent to Lithia. There he comes upon a race of aliens who are admirable in every way except for their total reliance on cold reason; they are incapable of faith or belief.
Confronted with a profound scientific riddle and ethical quandary, Father Ruiz-Sanchez soon finds himself torn between the teachings of his faith, the teachings of his science, and the inner promptings of his humanity. There is only one solution: He must accept an ancient and unforgivable heresy--and risk the futures of both worlds . . .
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