Carl’s Reviews > Waco: David Koresh, the Branch Davidians, and A Legacy of Rage > Status Update

Koresh collecting guns in preparation for end times. AFT planning on taking him without any violence. Lots of missed opportunities. AFT doesn't know their religious view embraces a final battle and death, expecting resurrection afterward. Intel is old, out of date.
Karesh-familiar story-convinces followers that he should have numerous wives in order to fulfill prophecy. Also includes underage girls in harem.

continued results in Koresh changing his name (a version of Cyrus from Bible). Koresh asserts that he will be the one to break the seals described in the Apocalypse. He also claims to have been taken by angels up into the heavens. Mix of charlatan and true believer. Inarticulate as a child, but completely fluid and dynamic as an adult teacher of the intricacies of the Bible. Returns to Waco

Opening chapter describes AFT heading toward Koresh's compound. Troubled approach. Then the history. Seventh Day Adventists searching for purer life. Original founder in Waco dies, succeeded by his wife. She takes Koresh as student and then lover, despite 30 year age difference. Koresh, after power struggle with her (crazy) son, assumes control. Trip to Israel results in