New e-book: John the Madman, Kahlil Gibran

The story unfolds in the village of Bsharri in northern Lebanon, under ecclesiastical and feudal rule. John, a shepherd from a poor family, secretly reads the Gospel and reflects on the teachings of Jesus. A clash with the monastery’s clergy drives him to speak out about the peasants’ plight, social injustice, and the contradiction between the words of faith and the realities of life. His words provoke mixed reactions within the community, ranging from sympathy to condemnation. The story explores conscience, truth, and the individual’s stance in the face of authority.