Birth of an Age (Book Two of The Christ Clone Trilogy) (Beauseigneur, James. Christ Clone Trilogy, Bk. 2.) (Paperback)

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In Birth of an Age, book two of the Christ Clone Trilogy, the promised catastrophes in the biblical book of Revelation are poured out. Asteroids are on a crash course toward earth, locust-like insects inflict terrible pain on mankind, and a generalized madness infects the world's population, spawning horrific violence. In the midst of these turbulent events, Christopher announces he is the [Messiah], and promises that a new era is about to be ushered in. --Cindy Crosby --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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"...grabbed me by the throat and never let go...C.S. Lewis couldn't have done it better!" -- Tickled by Thunder, November 1998

. . . a refreshing, well thought out, and methodically researched look at the end of the age. And not since, C.S. Lewis have we seen such creativity and imagination in its presentation. Bravo! More! -- Jeremy Nordmoe, Vanderbilt University Library

...a lively three-part novel dramatizing the end-times described in Revelation...BeauSeigneur's "Christ Clone Trilogy" livens things up with a sci-fi premise -- The New York Times, December 27, 1998,

A unique idea. -- Knight-Ridder News Service, August 2, 1997

Building on the idea that the Shroud might hold the actual DNA of our Lord, James BeauSeigneur has written a fascinating Christian science fiction series. . . . Bible Prophecy books appear in droves every year. Most are dull and dry and do not begin to capture the actual dynamics of the huge upheavals that are surely soon to fall upon our planet. This trilogy stretches the imagination to the max, and captivates the mind, all the while staying within reasonable Biblical boundaries. This is not merely entertaining reading it is spiritually stimulating and renews my own desire to better understand the end of the age. -- Lambert Dolphin, Physicist

Doomsday now comes wired. -- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, July 5, 1998

I'm so impressed with this intriguing and captivating series. I'm also encouraged to note the careful research Jim has done. The validity of the message is enhanced greatly by it. -- E. Brandt Gustavson, L.L.D President, National Religious Broadcasters

If you are having trouble making sense of end-time prophesy and enjoy fiction, you must read The Christ Clone Trilogy by James BeauSeigneur: In His Image, Birth of an Age, and Acts of God. Warning: This is real world material not intended for evangelicals but for secular readers and new agers. You won't like the profanity, but when you finish you'll understand God and his Word better and will think of at least one friend who should read this series. . . . If you're debating between reading The Christ Clone Trilogy or the Jenkins/LaHaye Left Behind series, this is way better. -- Free Methodist World Mission People Magazine, 8-17-98, Dan Runyon

In the three books of "The Christ Clone Trilogy," James BeauSeigneur has accomplished what scores of other writers have attempted. He has written an intelligent, well-researched, and flawlessly executed end-times story that both Christians and non-Christians give high marks. In fact, even New Agers sing the books' praises. . . . I HIGHLY recommend these books. I enjoyed them greatly and they sucked me in like no other book of their ilk ever has. If you have been reading Tim LeHaye's books, and have been enjoying those, I KNOW that you will enjoy this series. My advise is to buy all three at the same time, because as soon as you finish one, you will want to jump right into the next. -- "PropheZine" #63, August 17, 1998, Ray Gano

WOW! . . . I couldn't put the book down. Although I know this is 'fiction,' the book really reinforces some of my own beliefs. . . . I have called at least 20 people and told them to order both books. -- Barbara Meister Vitale, author of "Unicorns are Real: A Right Brained Approach to Learning"

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Product Details

• Paperback: 241 pages
• Publisher: Warner Books; 1st edition (October 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0965694860
• ISBN-13: 978-0965694865
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (78 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #467,103 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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252 of 256 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars In A Word: Brilliant, May 6, 2001

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This second installment of The Christ Clone Trilogy, "Birth of an Age," by James BeauSeigneur, begins with an already changing world on the brink of a New Age. And to put it succinctly, this book-- the story as well as the presentation-- is, in a word, brilliant. BeauSeigneur takes you down his path with such precision that it makes the incredible seem altogether credible and believable, and considering the subject matter, it is quite a feat, indeed.

In the prologue (which is actually the final chapter of the first book of the trilogy, "In His Image"), BeauSeigneur brings you up to speed on the story, as the significant elements of that first book are touched upon here. He also acquaints you with the protagonists, former journalist Decker Hawthorne, now a press secretary for the U.N., Robert Milner, a former Ambassador to the U.N.; and Ambassador Christopher Goodman, the man cloned some thirty years earlier from the dermal cells of Jesus, taken from the Shroud of Turin by scientists during an expedition in 1978.

What makes this such an engrossing read (and it is-- thoroughly), is the detail, precision and logic with which BeauSeigneur presents his story. Approximately the first one-third of the book is a detailed account of the cataclysms which befall the Earth and it's inhabitants, and the devastating effects thereof. It begins with the discovery of three asteroids whose trajectory may bring them into contact with the Earth, which threatens the very existence of the planet; but there are also plagues and widespread madness called down upon the people of the Earth, many believe, by two religious fanatics-- one of whom claims to be the Apostle, John.

It soon becomes clear that if life on Earth is to survive, if there is ever to be a New Age at all, it must be through the intervention of someone or something which can prevail against the forces of the devastation currently ravaging the planet. And it just may be that Christopher Goodman, the clone of Jesus Christ, could be the one; it could, perhaps, be the reason for which he was born.

And once BeauSeigneur has laid the groundwork, which he does with exceptional acuity, the novel picks up steam until finally, after about two-thirds of the way through, it becomes impossible to put the book down. The last thirty pages or so are absolutely spellbinding; it is inspired writing through which the images presented spring vividly to life and veritably awaken the senses. And you experience the sights and sounds, colors and scents as if you were actually there, right up to the somewhat shocking, breathtaking finale.

Realizing the full impact of all that happens, of course, is contingent upon having read the first book of the series. "Birth of an Age," however, stands well enough on it's own, especially in light of the astounding ending. But be prepared; once you have finished this one, you won't be able to get to the final installment, "Acts of God," quickly enough. Have it on hand and ready to read, because-- believe me-- you're going to have to know what happens next. And you are not going to want to wait.

80 of 81 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars BACK FROM THE FUTURE?, May 27, 2002

By	Sam Anderson (Albany, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Birth of an Age (Book Two of the Christ Clone Trilogy, 2nd Edition) (The Christ Clone Trilogy) (Paperback)

James BeauSeigneur has done some very unusual things in his apocalyptic thriller, The Christ Clone Trilogy, and he's done all of them well. First on this list is that (until the third book) he gives no clue who's good and who's bad, who's right and who's wrong. Instead BeauSeigneur acts as an unbiased reporter of the events, and the reader is left to evaluate and discern the truth for himself. This makes for a very good mystery, but it will make some readers very upset as their own beliefs are so cleverly challenged. One word of advice: do not make the mistake of thinking you know which characters speak for the author.

Second on the list of unusual approaches the author takes is that he has built his story so closely on carefully researched real events, real science, real politics, real belief systems (when was the last time you read a fiction series that included footnotes?), that you have a sense that you may be reading a non-fiction book written in the future and sent back to our time for publication.

One final thing that makes this series so extraordinary is BeauSeigneur's use of well-developed minor characters and vignettes to give the reader a view of the global scope of his story. Unlike so many authors who try deal with global issues with contrived attempts to put the story's main characters in close proximity to every important world event, BeauSeigneur draws on a boundless stable of rich characters from around the world to give every page a full measure of realism and depth.

I highly recommend these books to all.

75 of 78 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Smart & Creative Fictional Glimpse Into End Time Prophesy, March 21, 2001

By	Eric Westra (Holland, MI; Author of 'A New Beginning') - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have read the first two books of The Christ Clone Trilogy, not to mention the first two books of the way-too-drawn-out-by-their-marketing-department Left Behind Series. While I am not sure whether or not to spend the time finishing the Left Behind series (I suppose I might, though I can't say I would highly recommend it to anyone), I will though, without a doubt, be reading book three of The Christ Clone Trilogy (I already have it on order, in fact). Before I started reading the first book I was prepared to swallow something patronizing, prosaic, pedantic, and phlegmatic. It is, of course, none of these things. In fact, I became pleasantly surprised to find a fantastic cauldron of storytelling intrigue, bubbling over with all the complexities of science fiction and prophesy, wit and wisdom, creativity and intellect. I try to spend much of my spare time reading, which sometimes can feel like a chore, but this series has stirred up some excitement within me that I haven't experienced since Eco's "Foucault's Pendulum" or maybe Rand's "Atlas Shrugged". I've even found myself trying to read a few pages while driving on the way to work (a risky task which I would not recommend doing obviously). I'm surprised that a major publisher hasn't snatched this up yet! I never would have expected something this good from a Republican. (I've already been forgiven for that last remark). Anyway, I highly recommend all three books, which says a lot, since I'm only a hundred pages into the third one. Great stuff.