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The Chinatown Death Cloud Peril is a thrilling debut novel that casts the rivalry between two of pulp fiction's most revered writers into its own saga, which bursts from the pages with blood, cruelty, fear, mystery, vengeance, courageous heroes, evil villains, dames in distress, secret identities, disguises, global schemes, hideous deaths, beautiful psychics, superweapons, cliff-hanging escapes, and other outrageous pulp lies that are all completely true.
Return to 1937, when America is turning to the pulps for relief from the Depression, and meet Walter Gibson, the mind behind The Shadow, and his rival for the top-selling spot on the nation's newsstands, Lester Dent, creator of Doc Savage. The murder of Gibson's friend H. P. Lovecraft -- victim of a mysterious death that literally makes the skin crawl -- is about to bring these two writers face to face with a peril sprung from the pulps.
The Chinatown Death Cloud Peril is at once a valentine to an old-fashioned genre as well as a modern, meta-literary examination of the classic hero pulp. From the palaces and battlefields of warlord-plagued China to the seedy waterfronts of Providence, Rhode Island; from frozen seas and cursed islands to the dizzying and labyrinthine alleys and tunnels of lower Manhattan, Dent and Gibson, joined by the young pulp writer L. Ron Hubbard and a host of colorful characters, finally step out from behind the shadows of their creations to take part in a heroic journey far greater than any story they have imagined as they race to stop a madman destined to create a new empire born of, and based in, pure, gaseous evil.
The Chinatown Death Cloud Peril is a swashbuckling romantic tale of writers and writing, magic and love, marriage and fatherhood, and ambition and loss that weaves the true lives of its real-life characters into a fictional epic.
Customer Reviews:
Super Reader.......2007-08-30
The death and funeral and reappearance of H. P. Lovecraft heralds an adventure for Walter Gibson, Lester Dent, and L. Ron Hubbard.
A Chinese warlord is involved, reminding Gibson of the Shadow, and plenty of cameos, most significantly by Doc Smith and Robert Heinlein, among others.
A decent book, although the Chinese political interludes certainly drag, at times. Certainly worth a look if you like hero pulp.
Good, dirty fun.......2007-07-31
I can't believe I waited so long to read the book... by now I could have read it twice! Curses! This book is highly entertaining. I admire Malmont's ability to craft a complex plot and switch among character viewpoints in a way that strengthens the moody atmosphere. And what characters--from the flick of cigarette to yearning for fatherhood, I found them rich in their thought and actions; resonant with just the right amount of glamour.
I was particularly drawn in by the movement of the plot from New York to Providence and back, as I happen to split my time between the two cities (for now). Anyone who loves New York City's history will find the descriptions in the work fascinating.
Too Jokey.......2007-05-21
An art-less Kavalier & Klay-style take on the masters of Pulp. Good detail, but too many wisecracks that fall flat. The best part of the book is the villian's backstory which is played straight. And it's hard to root for the character of Kenneth Robeson as the Doc Savage books I recall reading had dreadful racial problems.
Excellent.......2007-05-17
Picked this up on the recommendation from [..] as their best book of 2006. It's easy to see why they liked it so much. There's a lot to enjoy here. Very entertaining pulp homage that reads like a page-turner. Will look forward to more by this author. Recommended.
Nothing here to read.......2007-04-22
I bought this book for two reasons: I wanted to get more familiar with the whole pulp culture and the reviews here gave the idea that the plot was experimental in a kind of fun way.
What I found was no true characters at all, no memorable situations, no exciting action, no beautiful or unique places, nothing funny, very little of the stylish 30s/40s things I expected from it, very little anything.
Of course there were the recurrent pulp references, but the pulp never got a proper foothold either. Almost as if the writer was in a limbo between making it a slice-of life piece for pulp author fanboys/girls, a homage to pulp, Zhang Mei's life story and actual pulp action. Neither really worked in my opinion.
A few pieces I liked were in the start when he described a smokey bar where the mysterious pulp authors gathered and where Walter Gibson told the story of the Sweet Flower Wars in the Chinatown, his description of H.P. Lovecraft's personal life and when they were making plans of what a The Shadow movie should look like... But moments like that were seriously really rare.
I may have missed the point somehow but I seriously couldn't read it for more than 20 pages at a time without putting it down. If you absolutely have to get it, at least get the paperback.
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Elite warrior swordsmen, they are unequalled in any time or realm . . .
The King's Blades
The King has decreed that new Blades must be sworn into the service of the Grand Duke Rubin, deposed by a foul usurper and currently on the run. But none of the rough youths being readied at Ironhall possess the seasoning to survive what better, more skilled Blades already have not. Still, two woefully unprepared candidates are approached with an offer of early bonding and probable death: deft but dense, rude Ranter, and eager, impetuous Ringwood . . . with a third, the inadequate swordsman but potentially able spy Bellman, enlisted into their threadbare ranks. Joining the Duke's entourage along with the courageous and prescient White Sister Trudy, the would-be champions must restore a rightful ruler to the throne or die in the process. But before them waits an army of the dead. And the Duke whom the Blades must protect to the last drop of their lifeblood is not the liege they imagined . . .
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Elite warrior swordsmen, they are unequalled in any time or realm ...
The King's Blades
The King has decreed that new Blades must be sworn into the service of the Grand Duke Rubin, deposed by a foul usurper and currently on the run. But none of the rough youths being readied at Ironhall possess the seasoning to survive what better, more skilled Blades already have not. Still, two woefully unprepared candidates are approached with an offer of early bonding and probable death: deft but dense, rude Ranter, and eager, impetuous Ringwood ... with a third, the inadequate swordsman but potentially able spy Bellman, enlisted into their threadbare ranks. Joining the Duke's entourage along with the courageous and prescient White Sister Trudy, the would-be champions must restore a rightful ruler to the throne or die in the process. But before them waits an army of the dead. And the Duke whom the Blades must protect to the last drop of their lifeblood is not the liege they imagined ...
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Good, but not great.......2006-04-30
Impossible Odds by Dave Duncan is the fifth book in the King's Blades saga. This book tells the tale of Blades Sir Ringwood and Sir Ranter and the journey they under take with their ward. This book has all the classic elements of a Duncan story, sword fights, plot twists, intrigue, and solid characters.
The plot is what truly drives this book. There are multiple twists and turns. The plot follows the Blade's ward though the journey of acquiring the Blades and then going back to the ward's country to fight an usurper. The plot also has a side story of a Blade in training who happens to not be able to make it through the training for a certain reason and what the Blade order does to him. Duncan also throws in the presence of a White Sister to keep things interesting. As fans of Duncan know White Sisters and Blades rarely get along. Overall, the plot is tight and succinct and many fantasy fans will enjoy this novel.
The characters in Duncan's books are traditionally strong and not two dimensional cut-outs riddled with clich?s. The characters in this book are written very well and each one certainly has their own personality. One thing I have always enjoyed with Duncan's books is that each character has unique ways of talking. I know that is a minor thing, but it adds considerable depth to the character if they are not like everyone else in a book. I also like how Duncan almost makes it a point to have his characters not be all powerful, they have flaws and they make mistakes. It's just another element that makes the characters, and therefore the story, more real and the reader has an easier time relating to the characters.
With all that said, I don't think this is the best book I have read by Duncan. I can't put my finger on it, but it just didn't live up to what I had been expecting. This could be a case of Duncan having to much success with his first books and just simply not being able to write a great book every time. Don't take that as meaning this is a bad book, it's not, it just simply doesn't live up to the other four thus far in the saga.
I would still not hesitate to recommend this book to any fantasy fan, although I would give the caveat that the reader should start with Gilded Chain simply because reading them in order adds so much more meaning to some of the events in this book. A fun read and one I recommend without hesitation.
not his best.......2004-05-18
Im still awaiting a story to rival Gilded Chain. Seems like theres more time spent on desribing the queens dresses then on action anymore! Of course drama is a huge part of Duncans work but to keep the "Kings Blade" title going I would imagine more then 2 semi exciting battles rather then a whole bunch of mediocre love making talk. Another thing I dont undertsnad is why the stories dont dig deeper into the blades instead of the princess and her past. The first book was still number one in my opinion. i just hope theres more swashbuckling action in the next story instead of the magical thread count in her majesties linens.
Better than most authors, but not his best.......2003-12-23
Just finished this book last evening around 3am. It was one of those books where once I got into the culmination I couldn't bring myself to put it down to finish the following evening.
I think I've read everything Duncan has ever printed, starting with the Reluctant Swordsman, and followed by the Great Game, and the two Man of His Word/Magic Casement series, and then the Kings Blades and Kings Daggers books. Overall Duncan is one of my favorite fantasy authors, the others being David Gemmel, Steven Brust, and older Raymond E Fiest.
What I like about Duncan is that he is a very clever person with an excellent grasp on the English language and human nature. His books contain interesting and well conceived plot lines, populated by complex multi-faceted characters, and are written with a verbal panache that really inspires. Dave Duncan is innovative, and adept at envisioning very distinct concepts, particularly how magic systems might function within a setting, not just in their mechanics but in the effect a given concept would have on human society. He doesn't write elves and dwarves Tolkeinesque fantasy; his worlds are populated almost uniformly with humans (though in the Man of His Word series he did a characteristically clever twist on some of the more common various fantasy races), and the fantastical elements of the setting are background elements which enable the story rather than overpowering the story.
The Kings Blades series harkens more to an early Renaissance era, where heavy armor and broadswords have given way mostly to doublets and rapiers, and skill and speed with a blade matters more than sheer cleaving power. This enables the story to focus on an Order of basically duelists that is basically like a half-way house for errant boys, juvenile delinquents, younger sons, and roustabouts. The rules are simple: to gain entrance a boy most pass certain tests of dexterity and wit; if admitted they must swear to give their life in service of the King, either to guard him or a person designated by him at the appropriate time. In return they are fed and clothed for 5 years and given a respectable education, in conjunction with being trained in the Orders unique and world renowned sword style. The catch: their oath is not just a spoken vow; its part of a magical ceremony whereby the King or other designated ward drives a sword into the Blade's heart, binding their lives to their ward with unswerving loyalty and granting certain low-key mystical abilities such as enhanced night vision, the ability to go without sleep, resistance to toxins, resistance to pain, and so forth. In short, a bound Blade is the ultimate body guard. One more quirk: each Blade must be bound in the same sequence they were admitted, no exceptions. This rule leads to some of the interesting dynamics in the books, particularly this one, whereby the potential boys next-up in the queue to become bound are not necessarily the best suited to a particular mission.
Each of the Blade stories center around this central dynamic.
Impossible odds is intriguing, and introduces a new fold to the Blade tales, in that its most interesting and dynamic character is neither a Blade, either bound or released from service, nor a ward in the character of Jack Bellman. Jack is an intriguing fantasy character in as much as he has a brain. Many authors it seems are hesitant to have their characters display too much intelligence, as it can break the 4th wall or seem contrived or condescending to the reader. Jack Bellman manages to be clever without coming off as being a crutch to move the story along via exposition. The conclusions Bellman comes to are backed up with reasonable clues scattered around the storyscape for the most part, and he is a sympathetic character to a modern audience so he's easy to appreciate.
I was actually rather pleased with the story right up to the end, and would generally recommend it. However, the ending was just too pat for my tastes, a bit too much of a "Happy Ending; TM", to the point that a couple of characters in the story are even cognizant of it; one of them makes a comment to the extent of "I think this smells like a happy ending", or something along those lines.
The previous Chronicles of the Kings Blades, Paragon Lost, was a much better book in my opinion, a real masterpiece. Compared to that book, this one was somewhat lacking. It kind of read like a King's Dagger book (the young adult series about Sir Stalwart, set in the same setting during the time of King Ambrose), with some sex added in for the non-young adult format.
Still, it's a diverting read and I recommend it to any fan of the series thus far.
Better than most authors, but not his best.......2003-12-23
Just finished this book last evening around 3am. It was one of those books where once I got into the culmination I couldn't bring myself to put it down to finish the following evening.
I think I've read everything Duncan has ever printed, starting with the Reluctant Swordsman, and followed by the Great Game, and the two Man of His Word/Magic Casement series, and then the Kings Blades and Kings Daggers books. Overall Duncan is one of my 2 favorite fantasy authors, the others being David Gemmel, Steven Brust, and older Raymond E Fiest.
What I like about Duncan is that he is a very clever person with an excellent grasp on the English language and human nature. His books contain interesting and well conceived plot lines, populated by complex multi-faceted characters, and are written with a verbal panache that really inspires. Dave Duncan is innovative, and adept at envisioning very distinct concepts, particularly how magic systems might function within a setting, not just in their mechanics but in the effect a given concept would have on human society. He doesn't write elves and dwarves Tolkeinesque fantasy; his worlds are populated almost uniformly with humans (though in the Man of His Word series he did a characteristically clever twist on some of the more common various fantasy races), and the fantastical elements of the setting are background elements which enable the story rather than overpowering the story.
The Kings Blades series harkens more to an early Renaissance era, where heavy armor and broadswords have given way mostly to doublets and rapiers, and skill and speed with a blade matters more than sheer cleaving power. This enables the story to focus on an Order of basically duelists that is basically like a half-way house for errant boys, juvenile delinquents, younger sons, and roustabouts. The rules are simple: to gain entrance a boy most pass certain tests of dexterity and wit; if admitted they must swear to give their life in service of the King, either to guard him or a person designated by him at the appropriate time. In return they are fed and clothed for 5 years and given a respectable education, in conjunction with being trained in the Orders unique and world renowned sword style. The catch: their oath is not just a spoken vow; its part of a magical ceremony whereby the King or other designated ward drives a sword into the Blade's heart, binding their lives to their ward with unswerving loyalty and granting certain low-key mystical abilities such as enhanced night vision, the ability to go without sleep, resistance to toxins, resistance to pain, and so forth. In short, a bound Blade is the ultimate body guard. One more quirk: each Blade must be bound in the same sequence they were admitted, no exceptions. This rule leads to some of the interesting dynamics in the books, particularly this one, whereby the potential boys next-up in the queue to become bound are not necessarily the best suited to a particular mission.
Each of the Blade stories center around this central dynamic.
Impossible odds is intriguing, and introduces a new fold to the Blade tales, in that its most interesting and dynamic character is neither a Blade, either bound or released from service, nor a ward in the character of Jack Bellman. Jack is an intriguing fantasy character in as much as he has a brain. Many authors it seems are hesitant to have their characters display too much intelligence, as it can break the 4th wall or seem contrived or condescending to the reader. Jack Bellman manages to be clever without coming off as being a crutch to move the story along via exposition. The conclusions Bellman comes to are backed up with reasonable clues scattered around the storyscape for the most part, and he is a sympathetic character to a modern audience so he's easy to appreciate.
I was actually rather pleased with the story right up to the end, and would generally recommend it. However, the ending was just too pat for my tastes, a bit too much of a "Happy Ending; TM", to the point that a couple of characters in the story are even cognizant of it; one of them makes a comment to the extent of "I think this smells like a happy ending", or something along those lines.
The previous Chronicles of the Kings Blades, Paragon Lost, was a much better book in my opinion, a real masterpiece. Compared to that book, this one was somewhat lacking. It kind of read like a King's Dagger book (the young adult series about Sir Stalwart, set in the same setting during the time of King Ambrose), with some sex added in for the non-young adult format.
Still, it's a diverting read and I recommend it to any fan of the series thus far.
Another great read from a fantasy master.......2003-11-28
I am a huge fan of Dave Duncan's work, most particularly the King's Blades series. Refreshingly, Duncan writes stand alone/series fantasy that doesn't fall into the ubiquitous trilogy trap, or the endless on and on and on trap. He just writes interesting plots peopled with fascinating characters and liberally seasons the adventures with wit, stylish prose and a keen eye for human foibles. It's a major acheivement that I was emotionally affected by the fate of one particular character, given I loathed him almost from his introduction.
There's a lot of fantasy fiction in the world, and a lot of it is pretty poorly written. This is why I love Duncan's work -- he writes well. He loves words, and he uses them to paint fabulous images and create memorable moments. This is a wonderful series, and I want to see more and more and more of it. So Dave, get back to that computer console, you hear me?
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Claremont's good at writing comics, but not novels ..........2007-08-18
Chris Claremont cut his writing teeth writing X-Men for Marvel Comics. He was a fan favorite in that medium, and much of the X-Men's popularity was due, in no small part, to his work on the titles back in the late 1980's & early 1990's.
HOWEVER, in my opinion, Mr. Claremont didn't do nearly as well when he tried to cross over into writing science fiction novels.
His ever present long-legged feisty & impetuous female characters with lots of 'tude & style (but not much in the way of common sense and judgement) are present, as always, but they just don't come across as well in longhand prose, sans art. They're all style and bluster, without real substance - and the limiting factor is not the author's lack of ideas ... it's his lack of writing ability in the novel format. He's brilliant in comic books, but he's out of his native turf when it comes to full length novels.
Personally, I recomment avoiding his novels, and buying his classic comics instead ... you'll be far happier, and you may even recoup your investment.
First Contact At It's Best........2000-07-01
First Flight is a wonderful book that approaches first contact in an enjoyable and original manner. With treachery and betrayal added to the mix, you have a book that will keep you spellbound from the first to the last page.
First Rate........1998-06-01
As a former X-Men reader, I wasn't sure what to expect from Chris Claremont's first novel. Undoubtedly, some of the books characters do come over as rather two-dimensional, but persist and you will find a contemporary sci-fi novel that is pacy, gripping and original.
wonderful!.......1997-12-03
This book is one of the first science-fiction novels I ever read. I really enjoyed the characters and the story was very involving.
Gripping from first to last.......1997-11-26
From the opening chapter to the very last page, I was hooked. Not having read anything by Chris Claremont before, I had no preconceptions - X-men or otherwise. Fast-paced, with a heroine who is not quite perfect and therefore better for it. To baldly summarize the plot wouldn't do justice to it but I'll try:
Trainee Pilot (Heroine) screws up training test; second chance leads to routine "milk run"; romance, with limitations; ambushed by space pirates with a grudge; ambush survivors find alien ship; first contact; going after the pirates; consequences. (Told you I wouldn't do it justice).
The two sequels weren't quite as good (I'd give Grounded an 8 and Sundowner a 7), but I'm definitely hoping for a fourth book to find out what happens next.
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The vast majority of the human race is subject to a wonderful, pre-Mosaic body of law and spiritual and moral wisdom: the Seven Noahide Commandments. These are our Creator's basic rules and instructions for living a moral, fully human life.
Customer Reviews:
A comment for Gentile readers ..........2007-08-17
The seven standards advocated in this book are doubtless all good ones: prohibition of idolatry, prohibition of murder, prohibition of theft, prohibition of sexual promiscuity, prohibition of blasphemy, prohibition of cruelty to animals, in addition to the requirement to form a just government to ensure that these standards are observed by members of society. What could be wrong with that?
These "Seven Laws" [Sheva Mitzvot] are said to be derived from Genesis 9:1-17. But you will have a hard job to find them there! Their real origin is in the *Tosefta* (Sanhedrin 9:4). This work was compiled as late as 180-200CE to parallel and supplement the *Mishnah*. They also appear in the *Gemara*, which was added to the *Mishnah* to form the *Talmud* (see tractate Sanhedrin 56a/b). The *Gemara* was compiled around 500CE.
However, the *Torah* is God's actual Word, as given to the prophet Moses as early as 1500BCE and has authority over any human production. Writings like the *Tosefta*, the *Mishnah*, and the *Gemara* are no more than human commentaries upon the Word of God; they are not the Word of God itself.
Therefore, the so-called "Noahide Laws" entail reading back into God's Word later human deductions. They are not commanded by God to anyone on earth for the present day. Rather they were devised by certain leading Rabbis who, not content with enjoining their 613 Laws upon their captive Jewish audience, also wanted to bring Gentiles under their authority.
If you are a Gentile who has been taught that you can earn your salvation by following these Laws, please note that you are not following precepts commanded by God Himself, but only principles enjoined by human authority.
This does not mean that the seven principles are not good ones in themselves. Indeed, they are. And they may provide you with a better quality of life. But please do be aware that you will not gain any form of everlasting spiritual salvation by following them. God gives no guarantee whatever that those who observe them are assured of a place in the world to come.
A guide for modern man.......2007-05-10
To say this is a life changing book is an understatement. Even the author says that certain of his core beliefs were changed while researching this book.
Mr. Dallen, a lawyer by profession, presents a case for righteous behaviour that would sway any jury. The book is very well written, and easy to read and understand. The multitude of references that Mr. Dallen provides would easily take years to study.
This book is not a call to change a person's faith, nor a call to convert to any specific religion, but is instead a book calling us to come back to the minimum requirements that God has given for proper living.
Be forewarned, this book will change your life.
The Rainbow Covenant -- A Review.......2007-04-16
In "The Rainbow Covenant," author Michael Dallen shows that in addition to the well-known ten commandments directed at the Jewish people, under biblical law there are seven universal commandments which should govern the conduct of the rest of mankind. Employing extensive research from the Torah and other sources, Dallen, himself Jewish, presents a compelling case that non-Jews can be righteous "as Israel's highest priest" in the eyes of the Lord.
The seven universal laws are sometimes known as the Code of Noah or the Noahide Code, and their history is thoroughly explored. Dallen painstakingly goes back to the ancient sources and shows how these laws continue to be highly relevant to life in today's society. This book answers many questions about universal law and morality which many great thinkers have struggled with through the centuries.
One cannot write seriously on religious topics without stepping on someone's toes, and Dallen is never afraid to do so. Contrary to one published criticism, Dallen does not advocate worship of Jesus. He simply observes that a wide variety of religious beliefs and practices by non-Jews will not be condemned by God provided that certain basic rules are followed. The author does not attack or endorse Christianity for non-Jews, though he expressly opposes it for Jews, whose duties go far beyond those of the seven commandments. In showing the potential compatibility of other religious traditions with the Noahide Code, Dallen cites Christian and Muslim authorities for their support of monotheism, a fundamental principle that is the bedrock of Jewish and much non-Jewish religious thought.
Dallen's detailed analysis discusses practical situations involving diet, property rights, gender roles, sex practices, murder, justice, idolatry, etc., and provides surprisingly clear answers to many thorny questions. Once again, toes are stepped on, as various groups may find that the word of God as recounted by the author from the sacred scriptures does not accord with their political views or their personal preferences in life. To Dallen, it is the word of God that controls, and other factors must take a back seat. But, Dallen also shows how the rules established in the biblical scriptures are positive rules that enhance the value of life on earth as well as one's spiritual well-being. To Dallen, even if God had not communicated these seven Noahide commandments, logic would inevitably lead mankind to the same principles anyway.
Although the author rarely expresses doubt over anything on which he has expressed an opinion, he modestly advises the reader not to consider this work as dispositive, and expresses a hope that others will continue the study and research and develop further understandings.
If you were to find this book on a bookstore shelf, you might be fooled by the brightly colored cover into thinking this is a frivolous book, or book for children. To the contrary, Dallen tackles difficult religious and philosophical issues in a mature and pensive way, with scholarly attention to source material (one chapter has over 200 footnotes). Although some of his conclusions are controversial, intelligent people who approach religious thought with seriousness will find a great deal to study and to challenge them here, whether they end up agreeing with all of Dallen's conclusions or not. Religious thinkers of various stripes will enjoy an intellectual feast as they make their way through ancient and contemporary concepts ultimately rooted in the fundamental words of the Torah and the experience of thousands of years of history.
James S. Lawrence
The Torah, The Truth- & the Prophets too!.......2007-04-06
What this book does is give you a comprehensive understanding of the beauty of the Torah and its inclussion of humanity in general.
God's plan, for all humanity, is to recognize His authority. In the text of the Torah (for you Christians- the first five books of the OT)we find God's words speaking to us in a way, that, when we study them, we gain knowledge, understanding; thus, yielding wisdom.
The Seven Laws of Noah or Seven Universal Laws are seen within the context of the text and you get to know that after getting familiar with them. This book does just that; it gets you familiar with them.
You see, even though these are not listed as the Ten Words are, they are a part of the context of the text of the Torah. The beauty is that, if all religions were to apply these, in the context of the Torah, we would all be on the same page. The Children of Israel have been able to give us the guideline that was to be the drive for humanity from the conception of time. That is their mission in life, even though some have forgotten.
This book caters to the Noahide Laws and their part in God's plan for all humanity. This would include Christians, but it DOES NOT include, IN ANY SHAPE OR FORM, the worshiping of a dead man. For anyone to say that it does, it is to "speak falsely".
Anyone who agrees that the God of the Torah is the Creator, then, do yourself a favor and read this book. It is a "shinning light" in a time of darkness. Then, you can decide if it is a good book or not...
Be well and may Hashem, the God of Creation, bless and keep you in your life journey.
More than a pot of gold at the end of this rainbow........2007-04-06
This book clearly states the ideas behind the Seven Laws of Noah. Despite what some might think about this book, it is Jesus-free and does not have anything to do with Christianity. As one who has read this book from cover to cover, I can say with 100% certainty that TRC offers a better hope for teshuvah to mankind from the Torah perspective than the so-called New Testament and its plan for salvation, which is predicated upon belief in a Jewish man dying, rising, and flying up to heaven to become a replacement for HaShem. HaShem doesn't work that way, despite what 2,000 years of Christian opposition has said, and the TRC has nothing to do with the Superman from Nazareth.
What the TRC does offer is an easy-to-follow introduction to the Noahide Laws, which have been heavily commented upon but little understood by centuries of rabbinic scholars. Law-by-law, TRC breaks the entire Noahde system apart for the reader, offering commentary and clarification. It's a handbook, not a tool to push some spurious agenda on a gullible reader. Mr. Dallen offers a hands-on approach to the Seven Laws of Noah, and his commentary on the Noahide system is free of technical or legalistic jargon. This is a book for the layperson, and a person doesn't need to be familiar at all with rabbinic commentary to be able to read and, more importantly, make sense of it. It's indexed and offers references for the interested reader who wants to do some independent study on the Noahide Laws.
I won't offer any excessive praise. This is a very good book, but most of what's been said by other positive reviewers doesn't need any repetition. I will say this, this book works. It works very well. It works very well and can lead a person into a new, better understanding of the Bible. Mr. Dallen has a gift for making plain what the authors of other books on this subject have turned into a complex affair. The Seven Laws of Noah aren't a new platform, but simply a reiteration of the time-honored process we call natural law theory, which is an idiot-proof system of morality and justice built into every human being from birth. So, why a divine code of laws to emphasize what humans already now from birth? Because, as history shows, people tend to forget the lessons HaShem teaches. So, there's a need for the Torah to instruct and a need for commentary on the Divine Laws. 613 of these belong to the people of Israel, but 7 of them belong to the rest of us.
Read "The Rainbow Covenant" and get educated. This book can be a stepping stone to the larger world of what Mr. Dallen calls the Hebrew Revolution. The secret of this Revolution is that there's a little Hebrew in us all.
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- The River of Doubt: Theodore Roosevelt's Darkest Journey
- Marley & Me: Life and Love with the World's Worst Dog
- El Hombre Duplicado/the Double
- History: Fiction or Science
- Hollywood Remains to Be Seen: A Guide to the Movie Stars' Final Homes
- Separate Reality
- Landscape Planning: Environmental Applications
- Healthy Beginning Guidance On Safe Maternity At Work
- Don't Flinch!: Devotions for Competitors
- Telecommunications Competition: The Last Ten Miles
The Shadow: The Golden Vulture" and "Crime (Shadow (Nostalgia Ventures))
The Shadow: "The Chinese Disks" and "Malmordo" (The Shadow)
The Shadow: "The Red Blot" and "The Voodoo Master"
Lester Dent's Zeppelin Tales
Melody of Vengeance (Doc Atlas Adventure) (Doc Atlas Adventure) (Doc Atlas Adventure)
