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400 Years Of Silence: The Journey from Prophecy to Messiah
In the 400 years between the Old and New Testaments, a young scribe named Elijah witnesses the desecration of the temple and the brutal suppression of Jewish faith under Antiochus IV. Devastated by the loss of his family and his homeland, Elijah dedicates his life to preserving the sacred prophecies that foretell the coming of a Messiah. Alongside his wife Miriam and their community of scribes, Elijah’s mission is to ensure that future generations will know the truth of the Word, even as they live in a time of darkness and persecution.
From the harsh desert landscapes of Qumran to the uprising of the Maccabees, Elijah’s journey is one of spiritual awakening, loss, and ultimate redemption. As the prophecies unfold and the arrival of Jesus Christ draws near, Elijah finds himself on the edge of history, witnessing miracles and waiting for the fulfillment of the very words he has spent his life preserving.
400 Years of Silence is a sweeping historical novel that bridges the gap between the Old and New Testaments, weaving together biblical prophecy, historical events, and the eternal struggle between hope and despair. This is the story of faith that endures through generations, a legacy of scripture and sacrifice, leading to the arrival of the long-awaited Messiah.
From the harsh desert landscapes of Qumran to the uprising of the Maccabees, Elijah’s journey is one of spiritual awakening, loss, and ultimate redemption. As the prophecies unfold and the arrival of Jesus Christ draws near, Elijah finds himself on the edge of history, witnessing miracles and waiting for the fulfillment of the very words he has spent his life preserving.
400 Years of Silence is a sweeping historical novel that bridges the gap between the Old and New Testaments, weaving together biblical prophecy, historical events, and the eternal struggle between hope and despair. This is the story of faith that endures through generations, a legacy of scripture and sacrifice, leading to the arrival of the long-awaited Messiah.
110 pages, Paperback
Published September 13, 2024
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December 3, 2025
While an interesting perspective the writing was not very strong. It felt like the same story was retold with every scene-shift. Too much repetition of the descriptors. Also, the narrative was not historically accurate since the main character would have had to live more than two hundred years to witness and encounter all he does in his lifetime, and that length of lifespan had long passed by that time.
Finally, and most importantly, the attempt give the historical-biblical account a "moral" weakens the fact of our need for redemption. The purpose of our redemption isn't for us to "bear our own failures" as is stated after the death of Jonas.
The very purpose of redemption is that only Jesus can bear our failures. To even suggest otherwise in a fictional telling can mislead people who need to know the truth.
Finally, and most importantly, the attempt give the historical-biblical account a "moral" weakens the fact of our need for redemption. The purpose of our redemption isn't for us to "bear our own failures" as is stated after the death of Jonas.
The very purpose of redemption is that only Jesus can bear our failures. To even suggest otherwise in a fictional telling can mislead people who need to know the truth.
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