The Gospel of Damascus
By Omar Imady
The Gospel of Damascus: The Golden Scrolls
In the year 1966, a mother gives birth, a configuration of angels assembles, and a golden scroll is opened. A riddle is born.
The story follows the life of Yune Bukhari, a young Syrian man, as he prepares for the Second Coming, secretly guided by eight angels – serious and strange, flamboyant and fascinating – who solve seven cryptic commands contained in golden scrolls which gradually reveal their mission on earth.
The Gospel of Damascus: The Golden Scrolls is a renowned work of literature translated into several languages. Omar Imady takes us on a journey that unites people of all faiths, providing a profound perspective on individual truths, spirituality, and humankind as a whole. The novel offers a message of optimism for all ages, one which is especially relevant to the challenges of our modern world.
“Imady pairs the best of literary fiction–wry absurdity, witty interpretations of religion, and unabashed lyricism–with adrenaline rich chase scenes, surreal sexual encounters, and moments of magical realism…”
– Publisher’s Weekly/Book Life Review
“Provocatively controversial… deeply spiritual. Imady poses questions that we have stopped asking ourselves. I don’t know another male author who can represent a woman’s voice with such authenticity.”
– Rime Allaf, Syrian Writer
“Omar Imady is one of the most important writers to come out of Syria.” – Mary S. Lovell, New York Times best-selling biographer
“So well written, completely gripping. Make sure you set aside many hours so that you can greedily devour them in one swoop.”
Michelle Coates – NetGalley reader
“The writing, details, visualization, emotion…the story grips you and spits you out. It tugs on everything strong of emotion! The way the three parts unite is so beautiful and how every little detail is portrayed without it being boring! I am in love.”
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