The Anti-Christ has arrived; but not in the traditional expectancies.
A fictional - science fiction treatment based loosely in eschatology and applying some thoughts concerning "Rapture Theory".
Within the text I am applying a simple thought that according to the Books of Numbers and Deuteronomy, the Israelites were not simply wandering lost. They were a warring army directed to annihilate tribes that worshiped Baal. That some of those worshipers escaped and could contribute to explanations overlooked in Erich Von Daniken's "Chariots of the Gods".
After all; Thor Heyerdahl proved it decades ago; but then it wasn't outrageous enough to glean the attention others have.
There is so much confusion concerning Dan Brown's book, "The DeVinci Code" as well - in that in that story, the fact that in Jewish religion, heritage and culture the bloodline passes solely through the male heir. Thus pointing up a huge flaw in it's basic contention.
My suggestion through this attempt is simply that people examine and think a bit deeper concerning so many commonly accepted theories today. I would suggest that Ufologist's embrace of their theory overlooks the possibility of a "home grown" deception of our own allowance.
Simply a fictional application hopefully encouraging people to think a bit more and examine a bit more deeply, their assumptions and beliefs.
Normally, I wouldn't rate a novel in this genre this high, but any sci-fi book that can keep my attention and make me not want to put it down is worth five stars. I think that this book should be subtitled "The Gospel According to Thrisc," as a comparison between one of the main characters named Thrisc and Jesus Christ is drawn. This book follows Peter Goodman through the moral struggles and highs of his life, as well as in the lives of the aliens in which he comes in contact. The central theme is choosing what is right or wrong, to reach a higher goal. I would recommend this book to those who enjoy sci-fi and who can appreciate a parable, Biblical or not, tucked inside. The author should be applauded for a very well-written novel.