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Messiah
| Author: | Gore Vidal |
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Gregg Press, 1980 Ballantine Books, 1968 Little, Brown and Company, 1965 Dutton, 1954 |
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| Book Type: | Novel |
| Genre: | Science-Fiction |
| Sub-Genre Tags: | Theological |
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Synopsis
When a mortician appears on television to declare that death is infinitely preferable to life, he sparks a religious movement that quickly leaves Christianity and most of Islam in the dust. Gore Vidal's deft and daring blend of satire and prophecy, first published in 1954, eerily anticipates the excesses of Jim Jones, David Koresh, and the Heaven's Gate suicide cult.
In "Messiah" by Gore Vidal, embark on a provocative journey through the intricacies of power, faith, and the human condition. Set in a near-future world where religion and politics intertwine with alarming consequence, Vidal masterfully weaves a tale that challenges conventional beliefs and raises profound questions about the nature of divinity and authority. As tensions escalate and ideologies clash, "Messiah" offers a gripping exploration of the consequences of blind devotion and the eternal quest for meaning in a rapidly changing world. With sharp wit and unflinching insight, Vidal invites readers to confront the complexities of belief and the enduring allure of messianic figures in a society teetering on the brink of transformation.
Note: Revised for the 1965 Little, Brown edition. Later editions follow the newer text.
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