Job by robert a heinlein audiobook a comedy of justice part2 duration. Heinlein sat on my bookshelf for a couple of decades and i labored under the impression that i had read it. A comedy of justice dust jacket only no book by heinlein, robert a. Heinlein 1984 book club edition in excellent condition.
Yes, this is a new telling of the story of job from the bible. Comedy of justice by robert a heinlein online at alibris. A comedy of justice wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. Somehow he had to bring his beloved heathen, margrethe, to a state of grace, and, while he was at it, save the rest. Job a comedy of justice by robert heinlein, first edition abebooks. Heinlein and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Job is the riveting tale of dimensional travel and exciting circumstance to test the limit of your imagination and perception of our world. A comedy of justice traces the story of alex and marga as they are dumped between alternate realities with little more than the clothes on their backs and in a couple of cases with nothing on but their smiles. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Knowing that the book is set in a nonstandard universe from the very beginning helps in clearing up your thoughts for the thought provoking look at a humans spirituality. Heinleins take on the biblical story of job is a little less biblically based and a lot more fantastically oriented. As natural accidents occurred without cease, alex knew armageddon and the day of judgement were near. The book of strange new things 2014 by michel faber job. After negotiating the bed of hot coals with only a small blister, he suddenly found the world changed around him.
A comedy of justice by robert heinlein 1984 it all began with that firewalking gig in polynesia. Jun 11, 2015 job by robert a heinlein audiobook a comedy of justice part2. Heinlein a copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. Heinlein s books were among the first works of science fiction to reach bestseller status in both hardcover and paperback. It won the locus award for best fantasy novel in 1985 and was nominated for the nebula award for best novel in 1984, and the hugo award for best novel in 1985. New york times bestseller robert heinlein at his superlative best. Named both for the biblical book of job and a james branch cabell novel jurgen, a comedy of justice, this late novel from famed scifi writer robert a. Religion in sciencefiction novels some recommendations. A comedy of justice, true in every sense of the word. Their only form of aeronautic transportation comes in the form of dirigibles. Jun 11, 2015 job by robert a heinlein audiobook a comedy of justice part1. Heinleins depicts a heaven ruled by snotty angels and a hell where everyone. Alex hergensheimer, pastor and manager of the churches united for decency, takes a relaxing vacation in the south seas.
It has a dust jacket that is in very good condition with bumps, creases and tiny rips along edges, writing and sticker residue on front, tape. The cat who walks through walls by robert a heinlein audiobook. The world is incredibly moralistic, with abortion now termed a capital offense. Heinlein hardback, 1984 at the best online prices at. A fascinating and thoughtprovoking novelone to make you smile, to make you. Fundamentalist minister alexander hergensheimer knew. After he firewalked in polynesia, the world wasnt the same for alexander hergensheimer, now called alec graham. It won the locus award for best fantasy novel in 1985 and was nominated for the nebula award for best novel in. Aug 12, 1984 heinlein s take on the biblical story of job is a little less biblically based and a lot more fantastically oriented. Somehow he had to bring his beloved heathen, margrethe, to a state of grace, and, while he was at it, save the rest of the world. The main characters of this science fiction, fiction story are alec graham. A comedy of justice robert a heinlein 1st 1984 hc ebay.
Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. After he firewalked in polynesia, the world wasnt the same for alexander herg. Heinlein, satirizing various notions of heaven, hell, deities and the destiny of humanity. A comedy of justice, the books title, says it right up front, but with a twist, her name is margrethe. Heinlein, 9780345316509, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. He settled in california and over the next five years held a variety of jobs while doing postgraduate work in mathematics and physics at the university of california.
Heinlein to future generations of heinlein s children. Heinlein hardback, 1984 at the best online prices at ebay. Job a comedy of justice by robert heinlein abebooks. How about the man was brilliant, and clearly certifiable. Fantasy critics sometimes say that you cannot write fantasy after j. What can i say about robert heinlein that hasnt been said before. A comedy of justice i historicalromance pdf by robert a. The heinlein society was founded by virginia heinlein on behalf of her husband, science fiction author robert anson heinlein, to pay forward the legacy of robert a. The novels name invokes the biblical story of job, and the satire jurgen, a comedy of justice by james branch cabell. Job by robert a heinlein audiobook a comedy of justice. A comedy of justice 1985 by robert heinlein a canticle for leibowitz 1959 by walter m. In his lifetime, heinlein received four hugo awards, for double star, starship troopers, stranger in a strange land, and the moon is a harsh mistress, and was nominated for four nebula awards, for stranger in a strange land, friday, time enough for love, and job. To start, it is the year 1994, and in alexander hergensheimers world, there are no airplanes, television, computers or traffic lights. As natural accidents occurred without cease, alex knew armageddon and.
Recently i flipped through the pages and saw that i remembered very little and. Alex hergensheimer, pastor and manager of the churches united for. Front cover slight crease top corner mass market paperback. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. Heinlein shows his depth of knowledge of the christian religion and many others in this book as he explores manners and customs concerning justice and the treatment of the central character, a modern 1980s job. A comedy of justice by heinlein, robert a and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. That said, it is quite an interesting story, with a double share of twists and turns, and throughout it all youre rather unsure exactly where heinlein is going. Naval academy in 1929, but was forced by illness to retire from the navy in 1934. This nice hardcover wjacket book is in overall very good condition for its age. Heinlein should be considered the greatest speculative writer who ever told a tale in america.
The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 439 pages and is available in paperback format. American science fiction, science fiction, modern civilization, twentieth century, forecasts. Heinlein this was my last favorite heinlein novel, for many rereads i ve pretty much stopped rereading rah but i might give this one another reread sometime enough years have passed, and it s a clever unusual setup heinlein s homage to james branch cabell, one of his influences and favorite writers. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. The title is a reference to the biblical book of job and james branch cabells book jurgen, a comedy of justice. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Job a comedy of justice by robert heinlein, first edition. Job by robert a heinlein audiobook a comedy of justice part1. Robert anson heinlein was born in missouri in 1907, and was raised there. A comedy of justice by heinlein, robert a westminster, maryland, u. Heinlein after he firewalked in polynesia, the world wasnt the same for alexander hergensheimer, now called alec graham. Job by robert a heinlein audiobook a comedy of justice part2.