Everyone knows the story
of the historical Jesus.

But what about
the future Jesus?

Kalinda Prentiss is a renowned expert in her field of cultural
anthropology.  In her work with indigenous cultures she begins to
see amazing similarities in their path to advancement – similarities
based on their acceptance of a religious Messiah.  Yet when she
documents her work and presents it to the scientific community,
she is ridiculed for her belief that societal advancement could in
any way be connected to God.  

Treb Win has left his home and joined the military to escape the
memories of the loss of his life mate.   Bereft of purpose, he tries to
lose himself in his work, his goal of achieving personal
enlightenment now an impossible dream without the support of
his mate and his people.  

Prentiss is demoted from her prestigious position and sent to work
on Win's obscure research ship.  Though convinced of her theory
of the link between religion and technical advancement, she vows
never to trust the scientific establishment again to have an open
mind toward her ideas.  

Win and Prentiss become embroiled in a secretive military mission
neither of them want any part of.  They end up on another planet
searching for a missing freighter carrying illicit government
weapons which, if discovered, could start a cataclysmic war.  

Here they witness something extraordinary: a  religious preacher
named Jesus appears. He brings a compelling message of faith
and sacrifice, encouraging the people to break free from their
meaningless lives.  His gospel threatens both the local religious
leaders and an oppressive occupying power.

Win knows little of Jesus but is curiously drawn to this preacher,
kindling a spark in his long lost sense of purpose as he listens to
Jesus' gospel.  Prentiss believes she has the ultimate proof of her
theory, but as she witnesses events unfold which are eerily similar
to what happened on Earth, she must make a desperate choice
between her work, her faith, and trying to stop what she fears may
be the final outcome for Jesus.




"An intriguing blend of theology and science fiction,
highly recommended.” (Midwest Book Review)
THE ETERNAL MESSIAH:
Jesus of K'Turia
by
W. R. Pursche &
Michael Gabriele
Copyright 2011 W. R. Pursche and Michael Gabriele
hardcover
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