The Foreskin of Jesus

The article explores the history of the "Holy Prepuce," a controversial relic in Calcata, Italy, which was mysteriously "stolen" in 1983 to end its unauthorized worship. Using José Saramago’s literature as a starting point, the author reflects on how religious faith often operates independently of historical fact or logical evidence. Ultimately, the piece posits that faith is an instinctual human longing to surrender to something vastly greater than oneself.