A novel by
Daniel Quinn that is the second book in a trilogy comprised of
Ishmael,
The Story of B, and
My Ishmael. It takes the form of a
diary of a
priest sent to follow a man who calls himself B. The
Church believes B may be the
antichrist. The novel serves to elucidate Quinn's
philosophy which centers on the concept of people being
Takers.
In addition to the
diary entries, the
book also contains
transcripts of several of B's
sermons. It is through these
teachings that the reader discovers the book's true meaning.