Transformed by the power of the cross and an imaginary story of dinosaurs and creation
LE Azer has included two stories in this edition of his book “The Crucifixion and In the Beginning”. Both stories are fictional accounts of biblical events. Both are reasonable illustrations of clever “what if” stories.
“The Crucifixion” is taken from the dramatic events that led to the crucifixion of Jesus on the cross. It is the story of young Tyterrain and the impact Jesus’ death had on his life.
While serving as a Roman legionary in Jerusalem, Tyterrain was assigned with his 25-man unit to participate in an execution, a crucifixion. He participated in putting Jesus to death on the cross. On the second day, he was assigned with others to protect the tomb of Jesus. He was present when the empty tomb was discovered.
The years that followed were years of searching for the truth. Tyterrain could not forget the piercing eyes of Jesus or the way he accepted his death while forgiving his enemies. Tyterrain shares the story of his journey to find the truth and finally discover how Jesus transforms the lives of people like him.
“The Crucifier” is a beautiful story of triumph and transformation, moving, written, that offers a simple message of invitation to become a follower of Christ.
“In the Beginning” is a fantasy story from Astaria, described as a world of light. The events and characters are fictional but are based on the Word of God. There are parallels of creation and a war motivated by a power struggle when one of the Creator’s beings, Tyrus, wanted to dethrone him. Another parallel is the Creator’s plan to develop a nation that would demonstrate the Creator’s high standards. The nation fails in this and the Creator comes to Astaria in the person of Coshus. The Creator made a book to help humans understand His heart and mind, the Oracle.
Azer has chosen to use fiction as a platform to help people understand God’s plan and purpose for man in the universe. Azer believes that if scientists can create an evolutionary assumption, they should be able to use biblical knowledge to logically explain the existence of dinosaurs and the ice age.
“The Crucifer and In the Beginning” is very entertaining, thought-provoking and believable. Azer presents a new twist on making fictional stories based on biblical incidents. Great family read.
WinePress Publishing, 978-1579219550
As reviewed for Midwest Book Review
