Paul Trittin’s “Jacobus” aims to reconcile theology and gay liberation movements

Having hidden his real identity as a gay man for decades while working in sometimes homophobic environments, Paul Trittin recognizes the harsh stigma against homosexuals. This scar is a major reason why he has worked to bridge the gap between gay liberation efforts and theological values.

As part of that effort, Trittin has written Jacobus: A Eunuch’s Faith, published by Author Reputation Press. The book follows the story of a young man who is sent to live with his relatives in Sicily, Italy, where he is to learn how to manage the shipping business of his Jewish family. His journey as an apprentice businessman leads to the discovery of his extraordinary leadership skills and many more.

Along the way, the family recognized that his natural skills as a leader surpassed his age. When he reached the age of sixteen, he developed a strategy to enter the Indian trade which succeeded beyond expectations. He also became the second “spouse” of his cousin, the director of Aetna shipping.

Everything, in his life changed when his brother-in-law, Simon from Cyrene, was awoken one night by a frightening vision causing some of the family, with their Judeo-Indian partners to take Simon to Jerusalem for Passover.