Review of Cross Intents
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Review of Cross Intents
[Following is a volunteer review of "Cross Intents" by Scott Wells.]
In Cross Intents: The Baptism by Scott Wells, events from Jesus’ life before he becomes the Messiah are depicted. Molech, a malevolent demon, possesses King Herod. Herod becomes so paranoid about someone taking his throne that he resorts to killing his sons. Elric is relieved when the innkeeper’s wife moves Mary and Joseph into their home. However, Elric notices that Luchek, a nefarious demon, is aided by additional demons to surround the home. He understands Jesus needs to be taken to Jerusalem. Elric and Jenli join the family on the trip from Bethlehem to Jerusalem. One of Luchek’s demons tries to kill Jesus, but Jenli sends him to the abyss with the sword of vengeance. Terrified, the demons retreat. The family continues to Jerusalem and returns to Bethlehem unscathed.
A legion of angels appeared in the sky on the night of Jesus’ birth and sang a song praising God. The celestial event is witnessed by Daniel and three magi. Nobody believes Daniel when he tells them about the angels. The three magi, who are being influenced by Nanger, a demon, defy going to Israel to find the Son of God. They find scriptures with prophecies about the Messiah. A year later, they arrive at King Herod’s court to ask permission to search Bethlehem. During the magi’s visit to Jesus, Joseph dreams of an angel warning him to flee with Jesus to Egypt. King Herod orders soldiers to kill all Hebrew boys aged two years and younger. Despite escaping, Elric and his team of angels are stricken with grief as over a thousand children die because of King Herod’s commands.
Scott Wells gives an interesting view of Jesus’ life through the eyes of angels. Cross Intents: The Baptism contains a vivid depiction of the events from the Bible. The journey to keep Jesus safe is full of danger as the demons search for him. John’s rise to becoming a prophet for the Messiah shows how difficult the struggle for survival was living in the wilderness. Observing Herod’s corruption and extreme paranoia shows the malevolent influence that Molech has over him. Several examples of his punishments for people were despicable. Daniel questions his beliefs when nobody believes his story of seeing angels. When a traumatic event happens, Daniel’s emotions are relatable. I could empathize with Elric, John, and Daniel in the story.
I have nothing negative to say about this novel. The book contains no profanity, and the editing is flawless. I rate Cross Intents: The Baptism five out of five stars. The appendix at the end of the story provides the scriptures that the book is based on. The author’s note offers guidance on attaining redemption from sin. Despite being the second book in a trilogy, this edition could also qualify as a standalone novel.
Cross Intents: The Baptism is a fictional book that gives an original perspective on the life of Jesus Christ. Readers who enjoy books that align with the Bible will find this book engaging. The easy-to-understand story would easily be suitable for high-school-level readers. Non-believers may not want to read the book because it is focused on the Christian faith.
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In Cross Intents: The Baptism by Scott Wells, events from Jesus’ life before he becomes the Messiah are depicted. Molech, a malevolent demon, possesses King Herod. Herod becomes so paranoid about someone taking his throne that he resorts to killing his sons. Elric is relieved when the innkeeper’s wife moves Mary and Joseph into their home. However, Elric notices that Luchek, a nefarious demon, is aided by additional demons to surround the home. He understands Jesus needs to be taken to Jerusalem. Elric and Jenli join the family on the trip from Bethlehem to Jerusalem. One of Luchek’s demons tries to kill Jesus, but Jenli sends him to the abyss with the sword of vengeance. Terrified, the demons retreat. The family continues to Jerusalem and returns to Bethlehem unscathed.
A legion of angels appeared in the sky on the night of Jesus’ birth and sang a song praising God. The celestial event is witnessed by Daniel and three magi. Nobody believes Daniel when he tells them about the angels. The three magi, who are being influenced by Nanger, a demon, defy going to Israel to find the Son of God. They find scriptures with prophecies about the Messiah. A year later, they arrive at King Herod’s court to ask permission to search Bethlehem. During the magi’s visit to Jesus, Joseph dreams of an angel warning him to flee with Jesus to Egypt. King Herod orders soldiers to kill all Hebrew boys aged two years and younger. Despite escaping, Elric and his team of angels are stricken with grief as over a thousand children die because of King Herod’s commands.
Scott Wells gives an interesting view of Jesus’ life through the eyes of angels. Cross Intents: The Baptism contains a vivid depiction of the events from the Bible. The journey to keep Jesus safe is full of danger as the demons search for him. John’s rise to becoming a prophet for the Messiah shows how difficult the struggle for survival was living in the wilderness. Observing Herod’s corruption and extreme paranoia shows the malevolent influence that Molech has over him. Several examples of his punishments for people were despicable. Daniel questions his beliefs when nobody believes his story of seeing angels. When a traumatic event happens, Daniel’s emotions are relatable. I could empathize with Elric, John, and Daniel in the story.
I have nothing negative to say about this novel. The book contains no profanity, and the editing is flawless. I rate Cross Intents: The Baptism five out of five stars. The appendix at the end of the story provides the scriptures that the book is based on. The author’s note offers guidance on attaining redemption from sin. Despite being the second book in a trilogy, this edition could also qualify as a standalone novel.
Cross Intents: The Baptism is a fictional book that gives an original perspective on the life of Jesus Christ. Readers who enjoy books that align with the Bible will find this book engaging. The easy-to-understand story would easily be suitable for high-school-level readers. Non-believers may not want to read the book because it is focused on the Christian faith.
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Cross Intents
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