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Name: A Case of Conscience

Author: James Blish
Year: 1958
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Popularity: 2.6
Genres/categories: Science fiction, Award winners, Religion, Classic, Adventure, Fantasy

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9780345227553
9780345280237
9780839826736
9780899683300
0345227557
0345280237
0839826737
0899683304
Winner of the Hugo award for Best Novel in 1959.

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 . . .
This book is part of the "After Such Knowledge" series.
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The Day After Judgement
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