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2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
The Second Virgin Birth Aug 12, 2008
I was spellbound by the book. Although fictional, he was able to attach it to real life events that gave it a feel of credibility. I found parts of this book that were great discussions for book clubs and other areas that left me wondering what will happen in the sequel. I love my bible stories and the role of the 3 Wise men. I have also enjoyed the 3 stooges comedies. The comparison of these guys in both roles at different times was excellent! I wait with baited breath to continue on the journey in this world that Mr. Taylor has created.
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
Faith and science meld to help Mankind Jul 24, 2008
In 1997, I was asked to write my first online book review. It was for The Genesis Code, by John Case. They were pleased with the review, and I guess it went somewhere online, or in print, but I never saw where. It dealt with harvesting DNA from Holy Relics to bring back some of the holiest people through cloning. The Catholic Church is not amused. Any change in the established philosophy and the whole fabric of the established Church could be turned upside down. The last page of Code was one of the most amazing endings I've read.
There have been many books on the cloning issue, but The Second Virgin Birth shines through like a small star in the darkness of the night. It is wonderful.
Author Tommy Taylor's foreword states: "Everything in this book is true...
...it just hasn't happened yet."
The premise - the Catholic Church has hired scientists to find any potential sources to get DNA from, like The Shroud of Turin, and other holy relics. Instead of using this information for the good of humanity, findings are destroyed and those associated with any project, suddenly have fatal accidents.
After a battery of testing, Dr. James Burk, discovers exact matches from DNA taken from the Shroud of Turin, and a Crown of Thorns, and other objects, Burk is convinced the DNA matches come from Jesus of Nazareth. Seeing a dangerous situation, Burk steals two samples of the DNA, and escapes. He finds Dr. Clark Sullivan a brilliant bio-engineer, and together they decide to clone Jesus.
They need a couple of things - a ton of money, and a 'vessel', a woman to carry the child.
They find a 'benefactor', Alberto Allvarez, a hugely wealthy Brazilian who sees dollar signs in his eyes when told of the return of his investment - If he bankrolls the project, he will get the lion's share of 'donations' to the New Church that will be formed.
The scientists need a 'vessel' - they want to be as traditional as possible - they want a young virgin - selected by a lottery is a girl, Mary Carter, who's connection with God had been interpreted as madness and she was institutionalized.
Now all the pieces come together. They have the technology, they have the right person, they have the DNA, and the funding.
So begins an amazing story of faith that transcends circumstances, religions, greed. As in Steven Rage's Pilate A Brutal Bible Tale, the soul of the message transcends and shines through.
Taylor's writing is succinct, and eloquent. Mary's guardians, angels and archangels with tattoos that say 'Bad to the Bone' are there to protect and ensure no evil will come to Mary and the Child. The quiet dignity and power Mary has, confirms Her place and the reason why She is chosen.
She is more than an instrument to give the Child life. She is worthy to be the mother of the Son of God.
Stunning story, excellent take on cloning, and great writing.
An excellent read!
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 A Realistic Story! Jul 02, 2008
As the author of, The Christ Project, I have to say that Mr. Taylor's book is very believable, with well developed-characters with amazing dialogue that surrounds an action-packed story that will keep you guessing the entire time. It's an easy read, and extremely well written.
2 of 4 found the following review helpful:
Well written first novel Mar 20, 2008
Tommy Taylor's The Second Virgin Birth grabs the reader right from the start. Each character adds another layer to the story and there is no fluff. There are characters that you will love and some that you will love to hate. I did not want to put this book down until I finished it. This book is a must read.
2 of 4 found the following review helpful:
First Time Author Lays it Down Like a Seasoned Veteran Jan 17, 2008
With "The Second Virgin Birth" Tommy Taylor has hit an in the park Grand Slam. This book is intelligent, suspenseful, and very well written. Taylor has combined a firm grip on theology with a sharp mind for scientific detail that combines to launch the reader's mind into a Technicolor adventure that is so real you almost expect to read about the next chapter in tomorrow's headlines. It has been a long time since I read a book that made me feel the highs and lows like this one. I hope Taylor has already started the first sequel. LaHaye and Jenkins look out, there's a new kid on the block. Outstanding! ---Brent D. Cumbie, MA, LPC
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