Man from Earth, The (Jerome Bixby's)

From acclaimed writer of the original star trek and the twilight zone comes a story that transcends both time and space.

After history Professor John Oldman unexpectedly resigns from the university, his shocked colleagues impulsively invite themselves to his home to throw an impromptu goodbye party. Pressing him for an explanation they?re stunned to learn that he is an immortal who has migrated through 140 centuries of evolution. John claims he cannot stay in one place for more than ten years without his secret being discovered. Tempers rise and emotions flow as John?s fellow professors attempt to poke holes in his story. What starts out as a friendly gathering soon builds to an unexpected and shattering climax. One man will force these scientists and scholars to confront their own notions of history, religion and humanity, all leading to a final revelation that may shatter their world forever.