From the acclaimed author of ‘Goat Days’ and winner of the JCB Prize for Literature, ‘The Second Book of Prophets’ offers a bold, secular retelling of Jesus of Nazareth’s life. Facing Roman occupation and internal Jewish divisions, Jesus steps forward as a messianic figure, challenged by the Tribe of Benjamin and Roman conspiracies. This novel reimagines Jesus as a revolutionary fighting injustice and advocating for love and equality, resonating deeply with contemporary fractured times. Benyamin’s iconoclastic narrative questions established Christian beliefs, presenting a profoundly humanist perspective on one of history’s most significant figures. Discover a powerful, thought-provoking story that pushes literary boundaries.