An Act of God

Ignatius Costello, a Roman Catholic Priest known by his friends as Iggy, finds himself involved in a horrific situation which leads to his being indicted for 2nd degree murder. The trial and further experiences create a “cauldron” in his mind causing him to question his understanding of God and God’s creation of the universe. His Jewish lawyer suggests psychoanalysis. Enter psychologist June Noble who introduces Iggy to current scientific thinking which might be helpful in sorting out his confusion. Initially, he is only further confused. But ultimately, he realizes a world he never imagined for his celibate self and his faith.

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An Act of God

Ignatius Costello, a Roman Catholic Priest known by his friends as Iggy, finds himself involved in a horrific situation which leads to his being indicted for 2nd degree murder. The trial and further experiences create a “cauldron” in his mind causing him to question his understanding of God and God’s creation of the universe. His Jewish lawyer suggests psychoanalysis. Enter psychologist June Noble who introduces Iggy to current scientific thinking which might be helpful in sorting out his confusion. Initially, he is only further confused. But ultimately, he realizes a world he never imagined for his celibate self and his faith.

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An Act of God

An Act of God

by Robert Y. Ellis
An Act of God

An Act of God

by Robert Y. Ellis

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Overview

Ignatius Costello, a Roman Catholic Priest known by his friends as Iggy, finds himself involved in a horrific situation which leads to his being indicted for 2nd degree murder. The trial and further experiences create a “cauldron” in his mind causing him to question his understanding of God and God’s creation of the universe. His Jewish lawyer suggests psychoanalysis. Enter psychologist June Noble who introduces Iggy to current scientific thinking which might be helpful in sorting out his confusion. Initially, he is only further confused. But ultimately, he realizes a world he never imagined for his celibate self and his faith.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781532092732
Publisher: iUniverse, Incorporated
Publication date: 04/16/2020
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 312
File size: 491 KB

About the Author

Robert Y. Ellis holds a degree in economics from Swarthmore College and a law degree from the University of Pennsylvania. Among his several careers, he was a journalist with the Christian Science Monitor, editor of Skating Magazine and is author of A Collision of Truths. Currently he is a member of three choral organization and serves on the board of directors of the Cape Ann Symphony. He and his wife reside along the rockbound coast of Cape Ann in Massachusetts.

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