The Fire Gospel is a 2008 novel byMichel Faber published byCanongate Books in itsMyth Series.[1]
 First edition | |
| Author | Michel Faber |
|---|---|
| Series | Canongate Myths |
| Genre | Satire |
| Publisher | Canongate Books |
Publication date | 6 November 2008 |
| Publication place | United Kingdom |
| Media type | Print & eBook |
| Pages | 213 |
| ISBN | 1-84767-279-5 |
| OCLC | 276306749 |
Summary
editThe Fire Gospel is a reinterpretation of the myth ofPrometheus that broadly satirises the publishing industry. The plot centres on an expert inAramaic, Theo Griepenkerl, who discovers nine papyrus scrolls following the bombing of an Iraqi museum. The scrolls contain thelost gospel ofMalchus, a servant who witnessed theCrucifixion of Jesus, and Theo's translation becomes a publishing sensation.[2]
References
edit- ^"Canongate – The Fire Gospel". Retrieved28 December 2019.
- ^Bedell, Geraldine (30 November 2008)."A new book of revelation".The Guardian. Retrieved28 December 2019.
External links
edit- The Fire Gospel title listing at theInternet Speculative Fiction Database
- The Fire Gospel at the Internet Book List
- The Fire Gospel atGoogle Books
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