The Façade The Façade Saga Book 1 eBook Michael S Heiser
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Sci-fi meets historical fact in this thrilling novel by ancient-language scholar Michael S. Heiser.
Haunted by his parents’ death and his career failures, Dr. Brian Scott has begun to settle for the life he’s been given.
Until he’s kidnapped by military insiders known as The Group.
Disappearances. Visitations. Murder.
Brian and a team of world-class scholars are given a confidential mission To prepare humanity for a new reality. They are here. But as the government’s involvement with extraterrestrials is revealed, strange things begin to happen. Something isn’t right. Unpeeling layer after layer of deception and counter-deception, Brian moves toward a shocking revelation that will forever alter how humanity sees itself.
Every document cited in The Façade actually exists.
Every ancient text discussed in The Façade is authentic.
Every historical figure referred to or quoted in The Façade is real.
The Façade The Façade Saga Book 1 eBook Michael S Heiser
Dr. Michael Heiser is an Old Testament scholar who has some...different...ideas. Earlier this year, I read his non-fiction work on the supernatural world, The Unseem Realm. That book challenged me to think about scripture - and reality itself - in new and exciting ways. It tied together passages of the Bible that had confused me for years. In a word, it was revolutionary. So, I was excited to read his novel, The Façade. This was like Left Behind or A New Kind of Christian for Heiser's theology: a novel that doesn't just tell a story, but teaches.As I finished reading last night, I turned the final page with mixed emotions. I wasn't even completely sure how to put my feelings into words because there's a lot that I really enjoyed about this book. But, it does have some flaws.
First, the positive. The Façade makes Heiser's theology come alive. If you enjoyed reading The Unseem Realm or Supernatural - or even if you've just spent some time on his website or listening to his podcast - you'll enjoy seeing the ways he portrays his ideas in a real-world, modern-day setting. He breathes life into foreign ideas like the Watchers and fallen angels. And several chapters review the most basic material from his non-fiction books. Fortunately, the discussion of these ideas takes place in the context of conversations so it never feels like reading a dry, expositional monologue.
Heiser also ties the Biblical narrative - in all of its supernatural glory - into the modern UFO phenomenon. And he does all of this in a way that makes sense. The cover of the book claims, 'Every official document in The Façade exists...' And Heiser doesn't disappoint. He includes quotes about UFOs from astronauts, CIA directors, presidents, scientists and more. Probably a dozen or so actual documents are included that discuss the events at Roswell as well as other UFO incidents. If nothing else, it's interesting to read the way many in the 50s and 60s talked about UFOs and ETs as already here or very close.
Heiser also ties the UFO idea together with scriptural concepts in such a way that they mesh well. Though that doesn't mean that only Christians will enjoy what Heiser has done. I believe conspiracy theorists of all stripes will enjoy reading Heiser's take on Area 51, Mount Weather, HAARP, and more.
With all of that said, Heiser is not a fiction author by trade. And unfortunately, it shows. The dialogue can be wooden. He can be adverb-happy. And there are places that just feel awkward. Thankfully, it seems to get better as the book progresses. And nothing is so bad that it takes you out of the story, I just feel like it could have used a better editor.
Though Heiser's take on modern conspiracy theories is unique (filled with Biblical content as it is), the book has its share of cliches - characterization cliches, dialogue cliches, setting cliches, etc. Again, it doesn't break the narrative, it just might leave you rolling your eyes from time to time.
My final issue is with the plot's pacing. The climax is less than climactic and though it does sort of conclude, it really feels like the first book in a series - which it is, but it shouldn't feel that way. At the end of this book, very little is tied up. It reminds me of the first Hobbit movie - it all just seems to prepare you for what's next. And when a book functions that way, I seldom have enough interest to read what comes next.
Fortunately, I really enjoy reading Heiser's theories so I'll almost certainly pick up the sequel, The Portent. Even if the writing isn't all that great and it has its share of cliches, there's enough here - especially the stuff based on Heiser's research - that's worth digging into.
The Façade might not win any literary awards, but it does provide a fun - if cliched - story that just might make you realize there's more to reality than what you can see.
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The Façade The Façade Saga Book 1 eBook Michael S Heiser Reviews
I'm a fan of Michael Heiser from his Youtube lectures on the supernatural aspects of the Bible. His views are probably the most scripturally accurate interpretations anywhere in Biblical academia. He is not afraid to teach the text in its correct context and meaning even if it leads to uncomfortable or downright bizarre conclusions.
When I discovered that Dr. Heiser had a personal interest in UFO phenomenon and had written a fictional book relating to his interests within a Biblical context, I bought it immediately. A work of fiction is a great way to hide your thoughts about a derided subject in plain sight without risking professional or academic ridicule.
So how was the book? Pretty damned good! As a pure work of fiction writing, it has some flaws (the final act is a little abrupt and unsatisfying), but that isn't the main reason I bought this book. I bought it mainly to suss out what Dr. Heiser really thinks about the UFO phenomenon and how it relates to what the Bible teaches. In that respect, the book is fantastic and very eye opening. If you are a UFO buff or amateur researcher, buy it. If you have an interest in the more esoteric aspects of the Bible, buy it. If your interests span both these subjects, then your life is incomplete until you read this book.
With that out of the way, I do have some nitpicks that had nothing to do with my enjoyment of "The Facade".
1. Dr. Heiser does an incredibly admirable job of trying to tie together many seemingly unrelated conspiracies from Area 51 to HAARP, and for most of the book it works almost perfectly, but towards the end the house of cards starts to crumble. Its just too much and some of the threads are too loosely tied together. Still, this story at least credibly weaves these theories together plausibly.
2. My second nitpick contradicts my first in that I felt like a couple of related conspiracies were completely ignored! Like the well documented connections many people in high government positions have to Luciferian organizations and the magical rituals these groups perform. Would the book have been better if Dr. Heiser had shoehorned in yet another conspiracy? No, but since every other cover-up was included, this seemed like a strange omission.
3. My third nitpick has nothing to do with the book itself and only has to do with my own expectations I've long been trying to find a decent answer to the question of the blood sacrifice as it relates both to the cleansing of sin AND how it is used in black magic rituals to conjure demons. How are the two related? It is often understood that blood is somehow "paying" for the debt of sins within Judeo-Christian teaching. Blood is also used to "bribe" demons for favors in black magic rituals. In these contexts, it seems as though blood (or the life force within it cited in Leviticus 1711) is some kind of supernatural "currency". If this is so, then whom was being "paid" when Jesus shed his blood for our sins? Was God paying himself? Does sin create a debt outside of God that God knew could never be paid by man, so He paid it? Doesn't that imply a debt system outside of God? And finally, it is whispered within black magic societies that fresh blood still full of a creature's life force is what allows demons to physically manifest in our reality (or dimension), but it only lasts for about 15 minutes or so. How does this relate to the almost endless blood sacrifices in not only the 1st and 2nd temples in Jerusalem, but in the sacrifices performed all over the world (like the Aztecs to Quetzalcoatl)? Does this mean these "Gods" were only here on earth during those times because of this endless blood letting as a "power source"? If that's plausible, does that mean that Jesus ended the blood sacrifice ritual once and for all in order to give man sovereignty over the world? What does that imply then about the endless blood sacrifices made to Yahweh/El (are they even all one and the same)? OK, this last one isn't a nitpick so much as a rant of frustration. I got all excited when "The Facade" started talking about cow mutilations and the.... dramatic pause - complete draining of blood from the cows. What is the deeper meaning of this use of blood in both holy and unholy ceremonies (and the UFO phenomenon)?! I figured if anyone out there knew the answer to this, it would be Dr. Heiser. And maybe he does, but it wasn't in this book. End rant.
Conclusion Will you get ALL the answers from "The Facade"? No, but you will get A LOT of answers. All wrapped up in an entertaining and suspenseful story.
Dr. Michael Heiser is an Old Testament scholar who has some...different...ideas. Earlier this year, I read his non-fiction work on the supernatural world, The Unseem Realm. That book challenged me to think about scripture - and reality itself - in new and exciting ways. It tied together passages of the Bible that had confused me for years. In a word, it was revolutionary. So, I was excited to read his novel, The Façade. This was like Left Behind or A New Kind of Christian for Heiser's theology a novel that doesn't just tell a story, but teaches.
As I finished reading last night, I turned the final page with mixed emotions. I wasn't even completely sure how to put my feelings into words because there's a lot that I really enjoyed about this book. But, it does have some flaws.
First, the positive. The Façade makes Heiser's theology come alive. If you enjoyed reading The Unseem Realm or Supernatural - or even if you've just spent some time on his website or listening to his podcast - you'll enjoy seeing the ways he portrays his ideas in a real-world, modern-day setting. He breathes life into foreign ideas like the Watchers and fallen angels. And several chapters review the most basic material from his non-fiction books. Fortunately, the discussion of these ideas takes place in the context of conversations so it never feels like reading a dry, expositional monologue.
Heiser also ties the Biblical narrative - in all of its supernatural glory - into the modern UFO phenomenon. And he does all of this in a way that makes sense. The cover of the book claims, 'Every official document in The Façade exists...' And Heiser doesn't disappoint. He includes quotes about UFOs from astronauts, CIA directors, presidents, scientists and more. Probably a dozen or so actual documents are included that discuss the events at Roswell as well as other UFO incidents. If nothing else, it's interesting to read the way many in the 50s and 60s talked about UFOs and ETs as already here or very close.
Heiser also ties the UFO idea together with scriptural concepts in such a way that they mesh well. Though that doesn't mean that only Christians will enjoy what Heiser has done. I believe conspiracy theorists of all stripes will enjoy reading Heiser's take on Area 51, Mount Weather, HAARP, and more.
With all of that said, Heiser is not a fiction author by trade. And unfortunately, it shows. The dialogue can be wooden. He can be adverb-happy. And there are places that just feel awkward. Thankfully, it seems to get better as the book progresses. And nothing is so bad that it takes you out of the story, I just feel like it could have used a better editor.
Though Heiser's take on modern conspiracy theories is unique (filled with Biblical content as it is), the book has its share of cliches - characterization cliches, dialogue cliches, setting cliches, etc. Again, it doesn't break the narrative, it just might leave you rolling your eyes from time to time.
My final issue is with the plot's pacing. The climax is less than climactic and though it does sort of conclude, it really feels like the first book in a series - which it is, but it shouldn't feel that way. At the end of this book, very little is tied up. It reminds me of the first Hobbit movie - it all just seems to prepare you for what's next. And when a book functions that way, I seldom have enough interest to read what comes next.
Fortunately, I really enjoy reading Heiser's theories so I'll almost certainly pick up the sequel, The Portent. Even if the writing isn't all that great and it has its share of cliches, there's enough here - especially the stuff based on Heiser's research - that's worth digging into.
The Façade might not win any literary awards, but it does provide a fun - if cliched - story that just might make you realize there's more to reality than what you can see.
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