Image via WikipediaTheo Griepenkerl is a scholar of ancient languages and is resigned to a life of obscurity. Then on an artefact-finding mission to Iraq he ‘rescues’ some Aramaic scrolls from a bombed museum and smuggles them home to Canada. What his translation reveals is the work of a scribe called Malchus: an early Christian and contemporary of Christ himself. The scrolls give a frank eyewitness account of the Crucifixion which could have incendiary implications for the faith of millions and Theo now has a publishing sensation to promote.
This is a great little book, a combination of theological satire and book-world farce and Faber does not hold back on stirring things up. It’s funny and thought-provoking as we follow Theo on a rollercoaster ride as a newbie author with a publishing sensation on his hands. At the same time we are treated to the warts and all writings of Malchus. It’s a celebration of human fallibility.
Highly recommended.
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