Knowledge Of Angels by Jill Paton Walsh
Set on a fictional Mediterranean island during the Middle Ages, the narrative explores the clash between faith and reason through the lives of its characters. A shipwrecked atheist named Palinor washes ashore, challenging the island's deeply religious inhabitants with his beliefs. Meanwhile, a feral child, Amara, is discovered and becomes the subject of an experiment to determine if knowledge of God is innate. As the island's leaders grapple with these challenges, the story delves into themes of morality, belief, and the nature of humanity, ultimately questioning the boundaries of knowledge and faith.
- Published
- 1994
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 256-320
- Original Language
- English
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(5.0)
- Alternate Titles
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