Peter, a man of faith, is called to a mission galaxies away from his beloved wife Bea. At first, all seems well as the natives flock to learn more from Peter and his "book of strange things," which is what they call his Bible. In time, however, the news from home grows grim; Bea is struggling to survive in the midst of earthquakes, typhoons, and crumbling governments and her faith, always strong, is faltering.