In the world of software engineering, The Mythical Man-Month by Fred Brooks is regarded as a seminal work, a collection of essays reflecting the complexities, challenges, and lessons learned from managing large-scale software development projects. Published in 1975, the book is best known for its contributions to project management theory and software development practices. Despite avoiding superlatives I feel it is the most important book on Computer Systems design and development and that all aspiring technologists should read it. Interestingly, beneath its technical content lies a rich layer of Christian symbolism and theological reflection that often goes unnoticed. This symbolism reflects Brooks’s deeply held Christian beliefs and provides a moral and philosophical framework for understanding the lessons of the book.