Rebuttal by Betsy Curtis

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Author Curtis, Betsy, 1917-2002
Illustrator Giunta, John, 1920-1970
Title Rebuttal
Original Publication United States: Royal Publications, Inc,1956.
Note Response to "The Star" by Arthur C. Clarke.
Note Reading ease score: 75.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "Rebuttal" by Betsy Curtis is a science fiction novella written in the mid-20th century, specifically in the 1950s. The book offers a counterpoint to Arthur C. Clarke's story "The Star," delving into themes of faith, purpose, and the concept of immortality through a scientific lens. It grapples with deep philosophical questions regarding existence and the divine, all set against a backdrop of space exploration and human experience. The story follows Father Niccolo Molina, a pathologist at St. Luke's Hospital, who is tasked with understanding the mysterious illness afflicting Father Phillip Burt, a member of the ill-fated Phoenix Nebula expedition. As they engage in a profound dialogue, Father Phillip reveals his existential crisis stemming from the crew's discovery that the universe operates without a discernible plan or divine presence. Through their conversation, Father Niccolo argues that human consciousness interacts with individual cells in a fundamentally significant way, suggesting that the essence of life persists beyond physical death. Ultimately, this philosophical exploration leads to a miraculous healing for Father Phillip, who emerges with a renewed sense of purpose and faith as he reconnects with his fellow crew members. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject Short stories
Subject Christian life -- Fiction
Subject Physicians -- Fiction
Subject Diseases -- Fiction
Subject Priests -- Fiction
Subject Space travelers -- Fiction
Subject Star of Bethlehem -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 67455
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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