‘Not by wrath, but by laughter, do we slay. Come, let us slay the spirit of gravity.’
— Nietzsche, Thus Spake Zarathustra
An octogenarian looks back in wonder upon his journey as a religious person, academician and researcher, on the circus of life in the engaging memoir. Rudolf C Heredia’s A Clown for God, a Clown for Others offers a candid and thought-provoking reflection on faith, identity, and social engagement in contemporary India. As an Indian Jesuit scholar rooted in intellectual inquiry and social justice, Heredia weaves together personal narrative, historical analysis, and theological reflection, presenting a compelling account of religious life and commitment.