Genre
Novel
Setting and Context
The book is set in 1670, in New Latin to critic Judaism and Religion.
Narrator and Point of View
First-person point of view
Tone and Mood
Satirical and rhetorical tone
Protagonist and Antagonist
The protagonists are philosophers and God.
Major Conflict
The major conflict is centered on the comprehension of the Bible. According to the author, any attempt to understand the Bible philosophically leads to a misunderstanding of the same Bible.
Climax
The climax is attained when the author explains that the ultimate goal of religion is to urge people to be obedient to God and follow his commands rather than forcing them to understand the Bible.
Foreshadowing
Judaism foreshadows Christianity.
Understatement
The statement that the Bible is simply an artwork is understated. The Bible is bigger than artwork because it contains the word of God, which is powerful and influential.
Allusions
The book alludes to spiritual realization.
Imagery
N/A
Paradox
The inherent methodical paradox lies between society and religion.
Parallelism
The story parallels with political dissimilarity and religious typecasts.
Metonymy and Synecdoche
N/A
Personification
The Bible is personified as a powerful influencer.
