Giacomo Petrarca's 'Mosè' Explores the Prophet as a Ghostly Narrative Paradigm
Giacomo Petrarca's new book 'Mosè' (Feltrinelli, 2026) examines the figure of Moses as a ghostly presence emerging from countless texts and overwritings, lacking historical singularity. The philosopher argues that Moses may be the paradigm of narration itself, questioning whether he is the author of the Torah or its recipient on Mount Sinai. The volume is described as dense and engaging, focusing on the most cited prophet in the New Testament.
Key facts
- Giacomo Petrarca published 'Mosè' with Feltrinelli in 2026.
- The book presents Moses as a ghostly figure.
- Moses emerges from a vast number of texts and overwritings.
- Petrarca is described as a young but solid philosopher from Umbria.
- The text questions whether Moses is the author of the Torah or received it from Elohim on Mount Sinai.
- The book suggests Moses is the paradigm of narration itself.
- The volume is dense and engaging.
- Moses is the most cited prophet in the New Testament.
Entities
Artists
- Giacomo Petrarca
- Massimo Donà
- Anita Romanello
Institutions
- Feltrinelli
- doppiozero
Locations
- Umbria
- Italy