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Thank you for your honest feedback. I can understand where you are coming from, however I view allegories as a story. They are not perfect nor should they be held up as truth or on the same level as the Bible. I read that part of the story as a retelling of Adam and Eve who believed the lies of Satan and by sinning against God, cursed all of mankind and separated man from God. Amia is an example of Eden- once Judah’s parents rebelled against the Mountain King, he graciously protected them from death but they were permanently removed from their home and the gates were locked blocking their access to The Mountain King, (an example of God). Judah (an example of stubborn, prideful mankind) thought she was independent but she was cursed and enslaved to Kiran (an example of Satan, the deceiver) from the very beginning. The only way she could be saved is through a sacrifice. The Son of the Mountain King, Abel (an example of Jesus) loved Judah so much he was willing to sacrifice himself, giving her back her birthright and freedom. The symbolism of the scene when the gates of Amia were broken, giving the people access to The Mountain King again gave me chills. Such a beautiful portrayal of what was accomplished when Jesus died on the cross to break the curse of the law and offer us freedom. Just my thoughts. Again, I view it as entertainment just like in C. S. Lewis allegory of The Lion The Witch and The Wardrobe. There are hints of Biblical truth but it is still just a story.
Hi Natalie! Thank you for taking the time to read my book and share your thoughts. I hope I can set your heart at rest about the point that bothered you. The letter that Mesda wrote represented the history of Eden from the Bible, with Leo and Elanna representing Adam and Eve. Through their disobedience in the garden, they effectively “sold” the human race into the bondage of sin. Only Christ can redeem us from that bondage, and He has done that through His death & resurrection. Please be reassured that I do not believe parents can sell their children to the devil. Rather, despite the disobedience of our original “parents” (Adam & Eve), each person is responsible for their own decision about what they will do in regard to Christ’s sacrifice: accept Him, or reject Him. Accepting Him frees us from the bondage to sin that started in Eden.
I hope that helps clear up the confusion! Blessings to you.
—O.R. Sykora 💛
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Thank you for your honest feedback. I can understand where you are coming from, however I view allegories as a story. They are not perfect nor should they be held up as truth or on the same level as the Bible. I read that part of the story as a retelling of Adam and Eve who believed the lies of Satan and by sinning against God, cursed all of mankind and separated man from God. Amia is an example of Eden- once Judah’s parents rebelled against the Mountain King, he graciously protected them from death but they were permanently removed from their home and the gates were locked blocking their access to The Mountain King, (an example of God). Judah (an example of stubborn, prideful mankind) thought she was independent but she was cursed and enslaved to Kiran (an example of Satan, the deceiver) from the very beginning. The only way she could be saved is through a sacrifice. The Son of the Mountain King, Abel (an example of Jesus) loved Judah so much he was willing to sacrifice himself, giving her back her birthright and freedom. The symbolism of the scene when the gates of Amia were broken, giving the people access to The Mountain King again gave me chills. Such a beautiful portrayal of what was accomplished when Jesus died on the cross to break the curse of the law and offer us freedom. Just my thoughts. Again, I view it as entertainment just like in C. S. Lewis allegory of The Lion The Witch and The Wardrobe. There are hints of Biblical truth but it is still just a story.
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Hi Natalie! Thank you for taking the time to read my book and share your thoughts. I hope I can set your heart at rest about the point that bothered you. The letter that Mesda wrote represented the history of Eden from the Bible, with Leo and Elanna representing Adam and Eve. Through their disobedience in the garden, they effectively “sold” the human race into the bondage of sin. Only Christ can redeem us from that bondage, and He has done that through His death & resurrection. Please be reassured that I do not believe parents can sell their children to the devil. Rather, despite the disobedience of our original “parents” (Adam & Eve), each person is responsible for their own decision about what they will do in regard to Christ’s sacrifice: accept Him, or reject Him. Accepting Him frees us from the bondage to sin that started in Eden. I hope that helps clear up the confusion! Blessings to you.
—O.R. Sykora 💛
