In
this end times novel, an ancient scroll is found in a secret room
under the New York Bowery Mission. Tom, executive director of the
mission, assembles a group of historians and scientists to decode the
mysterious writing. When the message is revealed, the team heads to
Jerusalem to find the hidden but very real third temple.
I
found the novel a combination of interesting and informative history
and contemporary Middle East politics. The Author's Note at the end
indicates much of the novel is based on documented history and
relatively current events. You may want to read the Author's Note
first so you have an idea of the historical basis as you read the
novel.
Those
who enjoy reading speculative end times novels will enjoy this one.
The events set up the possibility of the Lord's near return. I did
find the premise of the third temple to be a little far fetched and a
bit too unrealistic for me. I do prefer a book with intense action
and I found in this novel the action was often prolonged - the
writing could have been tighter. I found the dialog, addressing an
individual by name every time, was tiresome.
I
did take away from this novel a renewed sense of the tension in the
Middle East, especially over the control of the Temple Mount, and the
history behind it.
Terry
Brennan had an extensive career in journalism, winning several
awards. He served eleven years as the vice president of operations
for the Bowery Mission in New York City and is currently chief
administrative officer for Care for the Homeless.
Kregel
Publications, 352 pages.
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