Welcome to the ancient island of Estillyen, a place that is paradoxically both very far away and quite close. A troupe of Message Makers from the seventeenth century mysteriously arrives to grapple with the theme of technology and our integrity of life in today’s context, and the reader is invited on a journey to discover and reflect on whether it’s possible to find a balance between the onslaughts.
Divine Choreography of Redemption is a celebration of prose, imagination, and faith. It explores the story of redemption as a divine drama advanced by acts and agents that transcend time and space. As the story unfolds, a classic battle between technology and spirituality unfolds which considers not just the trappings of high-tech, but its approaches to life and relationship to myths, reality, past and present, from Dante to Christ.
At the heart of the novel, a battle brews between technology’s driven existence—aided by modern devices and algorithms—and life centered in Scriptures ancient narrative. The story line begs the question: Does meaning truly abide in the saga of redemption’s divine choreography, or in media’s discarnate realm?
REVIEWS FOR DIVINE:
“The author’s writing is skilled, poetic, and reminiscent of the classical period. The style is allegorical in part, reminiscent of John Bunyan and C.S. Lewis. The novel will appeal to readers who appreciate British wit, the skill of a true wordsmith, and the challenge of metaphysical introspection.” –BlueInk Reviews
“The author weaves the threads of his story deftly and often poetically, shaping phrases with a lilting rhythm that evokes the cadences of storytellers of old and enhances the aura of mystery that surrounds Estillyen and its inhabitants.” –Foreword Reviews
"Divine Choreography of Redemption is beautiful in both its message and the eloquent execution of that message. It's clear that Jefferson is skilled in the craft of writing, particularly when the story weaves through spirited observation and a doctrinal examination, but to be able to do this with liberal doses of humor and make it entertaining requires an altogether higher talent. Readers will find a book that entertains and delights while engaged in a careful dance that leads us on a beautifully intelligent path of reflection." –Readers' Favorite review
"[Divine Choreography of Redemption] captures the underlying drama behind Scripture and the process of bringing it alive and applying it to modern life. No Christian collection should be without this theological examination of spiritual connections, mankind's struggle for balance and redemption, and blend of allegory and metaphysical inspection that leaves readers thinking long after the story's conclusion." –D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review
"As all allegories, DIVINE CHOREOGRAPHY OF REDEMPTION is a symbolic search for meaning which the reader unlocks like a puzzle. The brilliance of this novel is Jefferson’s ability as a storyteller. Though deep, there are plenty of fun and humorous scenes that keep the plot moving. Intriguing and thought-provoking, this modern allegory is a must-read." –Kat Kennedy for IndieReader