A Prelude to ‘The Bene HaElohim Chronicles’
To weave a tale of prophecy and redemption is to tread a path both ancient and uncharted, where eternity’s whisper pierces the temporal veil, and the soul stands bare before its Maker’s gaze. This tetralogy — Codex Seventy, It Shall Come to Pass, Blades of Light, and Ties That Bind — began as a humble spark, a short story kindled for a blog in 2010. Over fifteen years, it has woven a radiant tapestry, expanding into a universe of Halflings Mishael and Ariel, their fathers Michael and Gabriel, and those in their orbit — Uriel, Raphael, and Metatron. From a single tale, it has grown to encompass a Prequel and two Sequels, each book a standalone gem, perfect for gifting or savoring by a fireplace on a rainy night, yet together forming a luminous pack that beckons hearts to ponder divine purpose. This saga is no fleeting whim but a vibrant weave of faith, kinship, and defiant hope, forged in the crucible of apocalypse, its prophetic and dystopian tones evoked through haunting repetition — eyes piercing shadows, wings aflame with radiant hues, words like blood, hammer, radiance, balm, and light, et al., echoing as divine refrains — and exposition that unveils a world teetering on eternity’s edge. We write not to sermonize but to unveil the heart’s quiet wrestle with Yah’s unyielding will, inviting you to glimpse the divine spark flickering within human frailty and the dawn that breaks beyond the Tribulation’s shadow.
Addressing Theological Concerns Regarding Halflings
In crafting this tetralogy, we have introduced Halflings — Mishael, Ariel, and their kin — beings born of divine intent, blending human essence with angelic attributes. Some, echoing Pharisaical critique, have branded this invention heretical, likening Halflings to the accursed Nephilim of Genesis 6. With humility and clarity, we seek to preempt such accusations, affirming that our purpose is not to forge new doctrine but to weave a fictional tapestry that illuminates the Christian walk and honors the truths of Scripture. After fervent prayer, our consciences rest clear, yet we offer the following to address concerns, trusting the Holy Spirit to guide your discernment.
First, we invoke the argument from silence, a principle often misunderstood in theological discourse. Scripture neither affirms nor denies that God, in His boundless sovereignty, might craft beings who bear both human and angelic qualities to fulfill His redemptive purposes. This silence is not a prohibition but an open canvas, allowing for imaginative exploration within the bounds of fiction. Our depiction of Halflings is not a doctrinal assertion but a narrative device, designed to probe the interplay of divine and human natures in a world poised on the brink of eternity.
Second, we reject the false equivocation between Halflings and the Nephilim. The Nephilim arose from rebellious angels who, defying God’s order, united with human women in sinful transgression. In stark contrast, Halflings like Mishael and Ariel are portrayed as sacred creations, divinely crafted by God, who wove the essence of faithful angels — Michael, Gabriel, Uriel, Raphael — into human lineage without rebellion or carnality. These beings, prophesied in our narrative shield the saints from the Unholy Trifecta during the Tribulation, embody God’s purposeful design, distinct from the Nephilim’s profane origin.
Third, the Halflings serve as an allegory for the Christian walk, their journeys mirroring the believer’s pilgrimage through grace and trial. In Codex Seventy, Mishael’s zeal, tempered by Michael’s grace, confronts the Unholy Trifecta’s deceptions, his choices reflecting the believer’s wrestle with Satan’s lies. It Shall Come to Pass traces Mishael’s redemption, his angelic light clashing with Nephilim shadows, paralleling the Christian’s path from sin’s chasm to Christ’s salvation. In Blades of Light, Mishael grapples with doubts about his gifts, fears of failure, and uncertainty about fulfilling God’s purpose, embodying the believer’s struggle with inadequacy. Ties That Bind underscores the necessity of fellowship, as Mishael and Ariel find strength in a family of faith — Xanthe, Matanel, and others — who bear one another’s burdens and hold each other accountable, reflecting the communal bonds vital to Christian life. Through these narratives, the Halflings illuminate the universal arc of faith, not as doctrine but as parable.
Finally, we address whether crafting Halflings as fictional characters constitutes heresy. Heresy entails a willful rejection of established biblical truth, promoting teachings that contradict Scripture’s clear tenets. Our Halflings are a literary construct, not a theological claim, designed to explore themes of redemption, faith, and divine purpose within a prophetic framework. After earnest prayer, we find no conflict with Scripture’s authority, as our narrative neither adds to nor detracts from its truths. Yet, we are sensitive to those whose consciences may falter. If these tales stir unease, we gently urge you to pause and seek the Holy Spirit’s guidance. Should your conscience remain troubled, lay this work aside, trusting Yah’s peace to lead you. Our aim is to edify, not to stumble, and we submit our labor to the Lord’s judgment and your discernment.
Premise Synopses
These pages plunge into the Tribulation’s fiery heart, where angels, Halfling heirs, and mortal kin stumble, strive, and rise against a scarred world. In Codex Seventy, Mishael’s zeal, tempered by Michael’s grace, battles the Unholy Trifecta’s lies, his choices a beacon or fracture in the Divine Council’s sanctum. It Shall Come to Pass traces Mishael’s redemption, his angelic light clashing with Nephilim shadows, guided by Michael’s justice and Gabriel’s wisdom through plagues and apostasy. Blades of Light illuminates Michael’s guardianship over Petra’s cliffs, as Mishael confronts pride’s cost in a deceptive war, while New Jericho’s faith teeters against a silicon Singularity. In Ties That Bind, Anaq Kesal’s ambition hunts Mishael and Ariel’s sacred blood, yet Xanthe’s torn heart and Matanel’s fragile faith forge bonds defying eternal shadow, their love a Zaphrite flame in Petra’s light. Through each tale, Michael, Gabriel, Uriel, Raphael, and Metatron anchor these souls, their mentorship mirroring the Eternal’s call, forging purpose from chaos.
Born of Scripture and yearning for the Messiah’s return, this saga speaks to hearts craving refuge and purpose in an unmoored world. Its landscapes — scarred cliffs under ash-choked skies, starlit vales pulsing with Zaphrite light — echo the soul’s terrain, where hope battles despair. Quiet moments — a whispered “You’re enough,” a lullaby’s hum, a father’s hand steadying a son — reveal love’s unquenchable flame, outshining ruin. The Tribulation’s strife, woven with neurochips and genetic hubris, reimagines Enoch and Essene prophecies, yet remains timeless: Christ’s salvation pierces shadows, heralding a dawn where tears are wiped away.
Authorship and Motivation
This tetralogy is a pilgrimage, inviting you to walk with Mishael, Michael, and their kin through radiant ruin, where steel deceptions and demonic whispers clash with divine hymns and angelic resolve. Each book probes humanity’s overreach: SynapseWeb’s neural chains, Holland Nash’s silicon empire, Anaq Kesal’s sorcery — yet celebrates hope rising from sacrifice and love. If these tales kindle a spark, guiding you toward the One who declares, “It shall come to pass,” our labor finds purpose. Join them, trusting the Messiah whose light shatters every shadow.
As you turn these pages, let the bonds of kinship — Michael’s devotion, Mishael’s faith, Matanel’s burdened heart — remind you of the Eternal’s call to stand firm. The Tribulation’s chaos mirrors our struggles, its deceptions reflecting hearts torn between pride and surrender. Like the Essenes’ scrolls, these stories proclaim Messianic hope, a deliverer whose return is imminent, whose love mends every fracture. From New Canaan’s crypts to Yusl Vale’s strongholds, Petra’s cliffs to Xavalon’s forges, the saga unfolds as a prayer for grace in a genetically sculpted future. May you find courage, purpose, and a glimpse of the dawn, where love’s glow outlasts the fray, and Yah’s will reigns eternal.