First Voices

Before the universe began only a single energy existed--the Creator. A time came, while contemplating the emptiness of the deep black cosmos, the powerful energy determined to establish His first living creation: Michael the Archangel, and--with suggestions from the Archangel--decided to create Earth, the constellations, and humanity. As original humanity unveiled its destructive impulses within the Garden of Eden, the Creator's Archangel began to tirelessly work toward the...
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Before the universe began only a single energy existed--the Creator. A time came, while contemplating the emptiness of the deep black cosmos, the powerful energy determined to establish His first living creation: Michael the Archangel, and--with suggestions from the Archangel--decided to create Earth, the constellations, and humanity. As original humanity unveiled its destructive impulses within the Garden of Eden, the Creator's Archangel began to tirelessly work toward the preservation of mankind, despite horrendous odds of failure.In a series of Biblical stories that revolve around the lives of all the principal characters encompassing the Book of Genesis, Walter Joseph Schenck, Jr. shares in-depth perceptions based on years of research that provide a detailed glimpse into the personalities of Adam; his wife Eve; his children Cain, Abel, and Seth; their children; and their children's children. Set within the context of historical currents intertwined with world rulers such as the Pharaoh of Egypt and the Minos of Crete, the stories highlight mankinds's journey through hardships that teach timeless methodologies of spiritual survival, encourage a walk in righteousness, and inspire a love for God that surpasses everything else in life."when he sets himself to retelling the biblical stories of creation, the Great Flood, the Tower of Babel, and the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, his entertaining storytelling instincts come to the fore. . .The chapters that follow are familiar yet engagingly changed, united both by Schenck's personal faith and his keen ear for dialogue. . .Schenck also adeptly pens breakneck action sequences. . .Fans of religious and historical fiction. . . will find a great deal in these pages to keep them entertained. Richly enjoyable biblical fiction."-- Kirkus Reviews, Oct 29, 2013 - First Voices