The Lamb
Title: The Lamb
Author: Dr. Bruce Burnett
Publisher: iUniveres, Inc.
Category: Fiction / Religion
305 pages; ISBN: 0-595-27061-1
Rating: 8/10
The Lamb is the story of the coming of the Second Christ as Joshua Adon, a Scientist, who doesn't want that role, but is chosen by God and so has really no choice. Since his childhood, Joshua finds himself in situations where his unusual gifts startle not only the onlookers but himself too. Finally Joshua reconciles himself to his role as the Second Savior from a Christian perspective, (from the perspective of other religions, there have been many more saviors and many more will come) and averts a Third World War.
The story grips the reader's attention and interest right from the beginning to the end. The science becomes a bit complex at the DNA Fingerprinting part. Otherwise, the story is easy to follow and while every one may not agree with the development of the plot and the ending, there is no doubt that it is interesting. The style is good and the character development is good. A few scenes are quite poignant and moving. A few are horrible too, esp. the death of Dr.Adon's colleagues in lab.
I didn't find the Angel's arguments about the limited powers of God, free will etc., convincing. While the Angel is talking about man's free will, the events in Josh's life support the theory of destiny. The book is nevertheless interesting to read. It resonates well with the present brinkmanship policies of the US leaders and the chasm between Christianity and other religions. Fundamentalism and fanatism in any religion acts as a stimulus for appearance of similar fanatic groups in other religions too.
I have no hesitation in recommending the book to all lovers of fiction. This book is Dr.Burnett's first novel but I felt that he writes like a seasoned professional.
A few editorial glitches are noticed but by and large they don't interfere with the enjoyment of the novel by the reader.
A very good effort and a worthwhile buy. Strongly recommended.
Author: Dr. Bruce Burnett
Publisher: iUniveres, Inc.
Category: Fiction / Religion
305 pages; ISBN: 0-595-27061-1
Rating: 8/10
The Lamb is the story of the coming of the Second Christ as Joshua Adon, a Scientist, who doesn't want that role, but is chosen by God and so has really no choice. Since his childhood, Joshua finds himself in situations where his unusual gifts startle not only the onlookers but himself too. Finally Joshua reconciles himself to his role as the Second Savior from a Christian perspective, (from the perspective of other religions, there have been many more saviors and many more will come) and averts a Third World War.
The story grips the reader's attention and interest right from the beginning to the end. The science becomes a bit complex at the DNA Fingerprinting part. Otherwise, the story is easy to follow and while every one may not agree with the development of the plot and the ending, there is no doubt that it is interesting. The style is good and the character development is good. A few scenes are quite poignant and moving. A few are horrible too, esp. the death of Dr.Adon's colleagues in lab.
I didn't find the Angel's arguments about the limited powers of God, free will etc., convincing. While the Angel is talking about man's free will, the events in Josh's life support the theory of destiny. The book is nevertheless interesting to read. It resonates well with the present brinkmanship policies of the US leaders and the chasm between Christianity and other religions. Fundamentalism and fanatism in any religion acts as a stimulus for appearance of similar fanatic groups in other religions too.
I have no hesitation in recommending the book to all lovers of fiction. This book is Dr.Burnett's first novel but I felt that he writes like a seasoned professional.
A few editorial glitches are noticed but by and large they don't interfere with the enjoyment of the novel by the reader.
A very good effort and a worthwhile buy. Strongly recommended.
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