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CRAIG HANSEN, AUTHORCraig Hansen wrote stories from an early age, but when his SF short story, “The S.S. Nova,” was published in the Minnesota Writers In the School COMPAS program’s 1981 anthology of student writing, When It Grows Up, You Say Goodbye To It, he decided to dedicate himself to writing. Several unpublished novels and short stories followed. Hansen earned two degrees at Minnesota State University at Mankato under the mentorship of young adult novelist Terry Davis. In the years that followed, Hansen worked a variety of jobs related to writing, including editorial work at a small publishing house, holding a position as a website editor, and five years in journalism in northwestern Wisconsin, where he earned several state awards for his writing and editing. His work has appeared in the Meadowbrook Press anthology, Girls to the Rescue, Book 1, as well as the true crime journal, Ripper Notes, in volume 28. His first novel, Most Likely, was released in May. Shada is the first installment of the Ember Cole series of young adult paranormal suspense books. Hansen is hard at work on the next installment in the series, the novel-length book, Ember. Hansen recently moved to Oregon with his wife, a dog, a cat, and his 89-year-old father, a World War II veteran. Craig’s interests include the music of Johnny Cash, reading the novels of other independent authors, blogging, and the study of Messianic theology. On this site, you can sign up to receive a periodic email newsletter that will notify you when he releases new novels.
I came across your blog SciFiGuy and I thought you might be interested in reviewing my book The Eternal Messiah: Jesus of K’Turia. It is about how people might react to seeing Jesus in the future and to his spiritual message.
As you are also a Messianic Rabbi In Training, I especially would be interested in your point of view of the idea of the “future Jesus” as portrayed in this mix of sci fi and religion.
If you would like a review copy, please let me know where you would like it sent.
I also have additional background information available such as an author Q&A, a bio, and a storyline review.
In the distant future, on a planet far from Earth, a religious preacher appears just as war threatens to engulf the galaxy. He brings a compelling message of sacrifice, encouraging the people to break free from their meaningless and lifeless customs. His gospel challenges both the ritualistic religious leaders and an oppressive occupying power.
His name is Jesus.
Treb Captain Wins research ship is commandeered by the military to undertake a covert mission to find a missing freighter carrying illicit weapons. Along on the mission are two trouble-some humans: a shady government official who isnt telling Win the whole story about the mission, and a scientist who has developed a controversial theory about the connection between religion and cultural advancement.
When the search for the weapons leads to KTuria, Win and his companions are caught between Jesus, the priests, and their enemies. Drawn into an unfolding drama that is eerily familiar to what happened on Earth, they are forced to make a desperate choice: save the galaxy or save Jesus.
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Reading The Eternal Messiah has rekindled a long term interest in science fiction – a genre with no boundaries, which is brilliantly exploited by the authors as we are drawn into a complex world of intergalactic struggles and intrigue. The fascinating idea that Jesus Christ enters into the mix and has been returning to challenge evolution and to find out if the eternal truth has at last been understood, adds a profound philosophic dimension to the story. And what is the eternal truth? The only way to find out is to read this enthralling book.
Robert Feather, author of The Secret Initiation of Jesus at Qumran
In The Eternal Messiah: Jesus Of K’Turia, W.R. Pursche and Michael Gabriele dramatize the provocative idea that the appearance of a Messiah is what transforms stagnant, tradition-bound societies into vibrant and humane civilizations. One does not have to be a believer to be intrigued and moved by this well-told story: an excellent work of theological sci-fi.
Professor Richard E. Rubenstein, author of Thus Saith the Lord,
The Revolutionary Moral Vision of Isaiah and Jeremiah
Theology in a new code.
Dr. Harvey Cox, Harvard Divinity School
and author of When Jesus Came to Harvard
A rich, well-written story with compelling characters, taking you on a journey of belief.
Dallas Hudgens, author of Season of Gene
Thanks for the generous offer of a review copy, but at this time I’m deeply involved in several projects. Given the synopsis, I’m not sure your book would be my particular cup of tea. However, I wish you well and hope approving your comment draws you some extra interest in your work. Blessings.
I came across your blog SciFiGuy and I thought you might be interested in reviewing my book The Eternal Messiah: Jesus of K’Turia. It is about how people might react to seeing Jesus in the future and to his spiritual message.
As you are also a Messianic Rabbi In Training, I especially would be interested in your point of view of the idea of the “future Jesus” as portrayed in this mix of sci fi and religion.
If you would like a review copy, please let me know where you would like it sent.
I also have additional background information available such as an author Q&A, a bio, and a storyline review.
If you would like additional information please contact me or visit http://www.EternalMessiah.com
Thank you for your consideration.
Bill
Brief synopsis and pre-reviews
In the distant future, on a planet far from Earth, a religious preacher appears just as war threatens to engulf the galaxy. He brings a compelling message of sacrifice, encouraging the people to break free from their meaningless and lifeless customs. His gospel challenges both the ritualistic religious leaders and an oppressive occupying power.
His name is Jesus.
Treb Captain Wins research ship is commandeered by the military to undertake a covert mission to find a missing freighter carrying illicit weapons. Along on the mission are two trouble-some humans: a shady government official who isnt telling Win the whole story about the mission, and a scientist who has developed a controversial theory about the connection between religion and cultural advancement.
When the search for the weapons leads to KTuria, Win and his companions are caught between Jesus, the priests, and their enemies. Drawn into an unfolding drama that is eerily familiar to what happened on Earth, they are forced to make a desperate choice: save the galaxy or save Jesus.
——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————–
Reading The Eternal Messiah has rekindled a long term interest in science fiction – a genre with no boundaries, which is brilliantly exploited by the authors as we are drawn into a complex world of intergalactic struggles and intrigue. The fascinating idea that Jesus Christ enters into the mix and has been returning to challenge evolution and to find out if the eternal truth has at last been understood, adds a profound philosophic dimension to the story. And what is the eternal truth? The only way to find out is to read this enthralling book.
Robert Feather, author of The Secret Initiation of Jesus at Qumran
In The Eternal Messiah: Jesus Of K’Turia, W.R. Pursche and Michael Gabriele dramatize the provocative idea that the appearance of a Messiah is what transforms stagnant, tradition-bound societies into vibrant and humane civilizations. One does not have to be a believer to be intrigued and moved by this well-told story: an excellent work of theological sci-fi.
Professor Richard E. Rubenstein, author of Thus Saith the Lord,
The Revolutionary Moral Vision of Isaiah and Jeremiah
Theology in a new code.
Dr. Harvey Cox, Harvard Divinity School
and author of When Jesus Came to Harvard
A rich, well-written story with compelling characters, taking you on a journey of belief.
Dallas Hudgens, author of Season of Gene
Bill,
Thanks for the generous offer of a review copy, but at this time I’m deeply involved in several projects. Given the synopsis, I’m not sure your book would be my particular cup of tea. However, I wish you well and hope approving your comment draws you some extra interest in your work. Blessings.
Craig