The sparrow /

The sole survivor of a crew sent to explore a new planet, Jesuit priest Emilio Sandoz discovers an alien civilization that raises questions about the very essence of humanity, an encounter that leads Sandoz to a public inquisition and the destruction of his faith.

Bibliographic Details

Main Author:	Russell, Mary Doria, 1950-
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	New York : Fawcett Columbine, 1997
Edition:	1st Ballantine Books ed.
Series:	Sparrow ; bk. 1.
Subjects:	Jesuits > Fiction. Life on other planets > Fiction. Twenty-first century > Fiction. Sandoz, Emilio (Fictitious character) > Fiction. Futurism (Literary movement) > Fiction. Jesuit missionaries > Fiction. Aliens > Fiction. Linguists > Fiction. Space flight > Fiction. Sex role > Fiction. Religion > Fiction. Science fiction.