Harbinger

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“Harbinger” is essentially a non-fiction volume written in a Christian fiction style. The book is available in digital format as well as in book form via Lovett Memorial. (Keep in mind, however, that the “The Harbinger Companion With Study Guide” is not.)

“Harbinger” draws as its
inspiration from a somewhat obscure scripture in Isaiah which was prophetic to ancient Israel. Cahn reveals compelling parallels between the original nation of Israel and modern-day America, applying the scripture to the attacks of Sept. 11 and the intervening years. According to Wikipedia, Cahn is a messianic Jewish rabbi.

That the author did his homework is proven with copious references at the end of the book. To make his case,   Cahn draws from historical data as well as Biblical sources including various study Bibles, etc. Though this blogster would have preferred Cahn to deliver his prose in a more traditional non-fiction format, many readers find his literary methods are not a detraction. Indeed, many actually favor this style as a more reader-friendly format.

The book revolves around two primary and one secondary character and relies heavily on allegory as Cahn strives to embue one of the central characters with a somewhat mysterious air. The reader is left to read between the lines, a fact that is practically anathema to this blogster who pines for a more cut-and-dried, literal version. If you are going to feed me fiction, feed me fiction; if you are going to feed me non-fiction, feed men on-fiction. ...