A theology student builds a recursive AI to decode Scripture—unleashing academic panic, church resistance, and a question older than faith: Is pattern a truth… or a temptation?

“I want to thank you for the book.  I picked it up and read it straight through over a period of a few days.  I found it very engaging and an enjoyable read.

I mentioned that my Episcopal church rector runs a weekly bible study group.  I have ordered copies to share with some the members of the group (including the rector) who are AI-curious.  I think they will find it much more fun than struggling to interpret the parables of salt and light or of the unjust servant.”

“Just wanted to let you know that I’m really loving the gospel engine. It is so interesting on so many levels. For me it has very much achieved the goal of exciting an interest in the history of the bible and theological debates. The character of Thomas Voss is also so interesting. I would have loved to have heard Grandpa discuss such topics, and I feel like I’m getting that almost vicariously. I’m also a big fan of Miriam’s playlist when she was young. Honestly, it’s really good.” 

“I hope Sam’s book launches are progressing well. I’ve just finished reading The gospel engine, which I found so intriguing and very captivating bringing into question so many issues relating to faith, the church as an institution, biblical and ecclesiastical records and their interpretation and value and the very topical issue of AI. It’s an incredible book, an amazing conception.”

“What if AI can help untangle not just syntax but also the semantics of early Christian belief and how - by doing so - this may profoundly challenge existing orthodoxy? This is the premise of The Gospel Engine, as a Theological Doctoral candidate - Miriam Voss - uses her (equally impressive) AI skills to build a programme (the Gospel Engine) to interrogate scraps and fragments of early Christian writings - as well as established dogma - to see what ‘voices’ may have been lost or suppressed along the way. As Miriam soon learns, she is on a quest...”

“On another note, I really can’t tell you how much I adored Sam’s writing. I will read anything he writes. For me, The Gospel Engine inspires learning and Tasmania Bella inspires questioning.”