Jennifer Barnes discovers she was cloned from the DNA of Jesus. What could go wrong?
Jennifer Barnes discovers she was cloned from the DNA of Jesus. What could go wrong?
Religious, Suspense, Thrillers (general)
Elizabeth Barnes, a brilliant agnostic scientist, recovers and uses DNA from a legendary burial cloth - the Sudarium - to impregnate herself and give birth to a clone of Christ, creating chaos for her daughter and the world. When the identity of this 30-year-old woman cloned from Jesus is revealed, the media go wild, and people everywhere react. Her name is Jennifer, and she is not exactly a poster child for the Church. She has lesbian friends, uses he/she pronouns for God, and fights against domestic violence. The saying 'You're a child of God' takes on new meaning as her life is put in danger, she starts to fall for an FBI agent, and global conflict between religions escalates.
Sudarium explores what it means to live with integrity and courage as a person of faith. It disrupts stale views about gender among Christians and invites its readers to pursue their spirituality with fresh eyes in the context of radically loving oneself and others.
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A compelling thriller that intertwines religious intrigue with cutting-edge science, delivering a provocative and suspenseful tale with high-stakes and complex characters. A must-read for anyone who is searching for a unique, edge-of-your-seat book that’ll leave you wanting more. ~ Book Trib
A female clone of Jesus, conceived through in vitro fertilization, born of a single mother, comes-of-age challenging the standard orthodoxies of her day, as Jesus of Nazareth did in his…Just when you think Easter has finally come with some good news, the last page scares the hell out of you. ~ Dr. James Brenneman, President, Berkeley School of Theology
An electrifying thriller that masterfully weaves science and faith into a gripping narrative…a testament to the strength and capability of women navigating complex challenges. ~ Jennifer Brown, bestselling author of How to Be an Inclusive Leader
This page-turner grabs you from the start, with characters finding their way through ethical issues when a groundbreaking genetic discovery challenges religious traditions. Captivating. ~ Betsy Myers, author of Take the Lead
