The Days Of Peleg

Bob Medak, AllBooks Reviews

From the introduction: ¿Modern researchers in archeology (and to some extent, anthropology) are currently trapped in a self-imposed dilemma as they attempt to explain or rationalize the growing number of `out-of-place artifacts¿ (collectively known as 00PARTS) that are constantly being discovered¿both in archeological digs and in ancient writings.¿ This is an interesting opening for me to read forward to see where we go from here. The character, Peleg, is to begin a twelve year journey of discovery to find trade routes or other people with an assortment of shipmates and friends. What will he discover about trade routes and people? How will it affect him? Will all of them make it back to home port? This story will answer these questions. One can see ramifications of dogma and its effect on people when the dogma is challenged. Jon is a Network Administrator and Web Developer for a medical company. He and his wife re-side in Baltimore, Maryland. Besides his work, he is also a concert pianist, and avid chess player, and studies jiu-jitsu. He lectures in area schools on Information Theory and Intelligent design. Although a work of fiction, there are many things that are taken from history and myth that are handled in a fictional manner in this book. If you have ever read or studied history or the Bible, you will note references to Sumerian, and slight references to Greek, and Egyptian mythology set in a fictional tale that is well written. I found this book to be an interesting historical fiction with some compelling references to many of the world cultures and religious philosophies we adopt today. I found references to biblical events without being preachy or presenting anything other than the event in the storyline. For me, although a good read, I can only give it a slightly above average read for most readers.

Saboe Has Definitely Done His Homework

I don't like thick books with big words. They are too often nothing more than the ramblings of an author who is trying - but has not yet succeeded - in collecting his thoughts. In this case, however, the page count is fully justified. 'The Days of Peleg' packs what appears to be a lifetime of historical, philosophical, and theological study into a surprisingly concise and easy-to-read narrative. Concise? Yes. The length of this book is not due to repetition or incompetence but to the vast scope of the work - Saboe simply has a lot to say. And it's worth hearing. All of it. You'll probably enjoy this book more if you do a bit of research regarding 'out of place artifacts' before you begin. And a familiarity with the first fifteen chapters of Genesis will help as well. But even without prerequisites... well, if you've got the time, Saboe's got the book.

A reviewer

The Days of Peleg is somewhat unusual as it attempts to create an historical fiction novel with the premise that ancient man was highly intelligent and learned. As a result, it is more of a science fiction novel and reminds me of what might happen if Michael Crichton and Katherine Neville were to collaborate on a novel about ancient Sumer. The Days of Peleg spans centuries and offers an in-depth look at the source of some of humanity¿s oldest myths while at the same time proving an exhilarating and cerebral adventure. This unusual but highly successful mixture of myth and history creates a very readable story and is highly recommended.

The Days of Peleg is a masterful tale!

'The Days of Peleg' is a masterfully told story where history and fiction collide into an experience of faith and discovery. Blending both elements of myth and fact, the Days of Peleg is one of the most captivating and colorful stories that I have had the pleasure of enjoying in a long time. Five Stars¿

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