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Novel

The Transmigration of Timothy Archer

1982

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About this book

A woman reflects on her friendship with a searching, intellectually restless bishop whose religious inquiries become entangled with personal tragedy. The novel explores grief, spiritual authority, and the human need to find meaning in uncertain experience.

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Work history

  1. Apr-May 1981

    Composed Apr-May 1981

    Composition date or range from the canonical chronology.

  2. May 13, 1981

    Received by Scott Meredith Literary Agency

    May 13, 1981

  3. Apr 1982

    First published Apr 1982

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