The rest of Appendix A is available in Prophecy of the Heir
ADAHM: Author’s variant for Adam, the first man.
ARAPHEL, CAVES OF: Hebrew word for darkness. In 2 Peter 2:4, Peter informs his Greek-speaking readers that Tartarus is where the angels who “left their first estate” reside while they await the judgment. Peter’s Gentile (and Jewish-speaking) readers would have understood he referred to the level in the underworld where those who blasphemed God (or the Greek gods) dwelt. While Greek versions of the Book of Enoch also calls this location Tartarus, scholars believe it to be originally written in Hebrew and Aramaic. Unfortunately, we do not have an original version, thus the author of chose to use the Hebrew word for darkness as a substitute.
ARIEL: A poetic name for Jerusalem used in Isaiah 29. Used in this series to represent any and all who vow allegiance to the God of the Bible regardless of race, creed, nation, or tongue.
AYDEN: Author’s variant of Eden, Garden in. Though most people refer to it as the Garden of Eden, the Bible says it was a garden in the land of Eden. In Ezekiel 28:15, Eden is called the Garden of God, which would make Adam the gardener of God’s garden.
CENTAUR: In Greek mythology, a half-man, half-horse hybrid. In the context of this series, centaurs are the creatures of Revelation 9:7 (winged horses with the face of man).
CHAYAH: A Hebrew word meaning life. Revelation says Christ returns on a white horse. The author decided on a unicorn as they have been portrayed in art as symbolic of both the resurrection and the incarnation.
GAVRIEL: The Hebrew spelling of Gabriel. One of two angel names mentioned in the Bible (in the books of Daniel and Luke). The only biblical information we have is that he visited Daniel, Zechariah, and Mary; he once strengthened Michael; and he was helped by Michael when the demon overlord of Persia detained him for 21 days.
HASHATAN: Hebrew term for Satan.
HAYLEL: The Hebrew word in Ezekiel 28, usually translated as Lucifer. Means light-bearer.
HAVAH: The Hebrew name translated Eve, the first woman.
JEHUVA BEN ELYON: Jehuva is a variant spelling of Jehuwah, a proposed translation of YHWH (comparable to Jehovah but with a more similar pronunciation to Jeshua). In Hebrew, Ben means son of, Elyon means God Most High.
JEHUVA EL ELYON: Jehuva is a variant spelling of Jehuwah, a proposed translation of YHWH (comparable to Jehovah but with a more similar pronunciation to Jeshua). In Hebrew, El means God, and Elyon means God Most High.
KHAHI: A fictitious word for spiritual matter. In the context of this series, it is what King Elyon is composed of. It is pure, holy, unadulterated. From this substance, King Elyon creates Shamayim, the White Mountain, the palace, the Malakim, their sword blades, etc.
KHIMARI: Variant spelling of Chimera. In Greek mythology, a creature with a goat body, lion head, and serpent tail. In the context of this series, they are the lion-headed, serpent-tailed horses of Revelation 9:17.
LEAGUE: A unit of distance. In English-speaking countries, and for the purpose of this novel, equivalent to 3 miles.
MALAK: Hebrew word for messenger, often translated angel.
MALAKIM: Hebrew plural for angel. When used as an adjective in the novel, it represents angelic.
MAURIEL: Fictitious name for a fictional female angel. The name is a derivative of Mary, in homage to the Blessed Mother.
MICHAEL: One of two angel names mentioned in the Bible (Daniel, Jude, and Revelation). The only biblical information we have is that he is “the prince of Israel,” he rescued Gabriel from the demon of Persia, he was strengthened by Gavriel 3 years prior, he is an archangel and was involved in an incident with Satan over the body of Moses, and he engages in a battle that Satan wages against heaven.
MISTLANDS: The fictional window between worlds where the portals for Heaven, Hell, and Earth reside.
OPHANIM: A class of angels in apocryphal writings. The descriptions and personalities attributed to them in this novel are purely fictional.
PEGASOI: Plural for pegasus, a winged horse in Greek mythology. They are luminescent metallic gold, red, and orange, giving them the appearance of being horses of fire per 2 Kings 6:17.
RAPHAEL: Name of an angel referenced in the books of Enoch and other apocryphal writings.
SERAPHIM: A class of angels in the book of Isaiah with six sets of wings.
SHAKAR: An alternative spelling of Shachar, the Hebrew word for dawn.
SHAITYR: Fictitious word for demon.
SHAITYRIM: Fictitious plural for demon. When used as an adjective in the novel, it represents demonic.
SHAMAYIM: Hebrew word for heavens. Can mean either the universe or the abode of God. In the context of this series, it refers to the abode of God. Note that while some scholars believe it refers to the abode of God in Genesis 1:1 and Exodus 20:11, the author believes it more likely refers only to the universe in those verses.
SHEKINAH: Hebrew word for the Spirit of God.
SPIRIT-LORD: Fictitious word for god. Can also be applied to a person of the Trinity, in the sense of one who possesses divinity. Example: Has this sword slain one who possesses divinity?
SPIRITMASTER: Fictitious word for the Creator, the one true God.
JC Lamont is a literary apologist and independent scholar of ancient history, mythology, and Jewish studies. She is a student of Koine Greek, and a contributing author for the Christian Apologetics Alliance. Her debut work, Prophecy of the Heir, won the 2007 FaithWriters Page Turner Competition. She is currently working on Volumes II and III of The Chronicles of Time series.
Dear Reader,
Thank you so much for reading Dawn of Shadows. I really hope you enjoyed it! If you are interested in reading more about Michael and Lucifer, please check out the rest of the story in Prophecy of the Heir. I would love to keep in touch; you can find me on Facebook, or visit my blog. I look forward to hearing from you!
Thanks again,
JC
“Standing apart from the works of JRR Tolkien, Frank Peretti, and Anne Rice, Prophecy of the Heir is a Lord Of The Rings-influenced work of literary apologetics that reframes actual biblical events in a fantasy-inspired narrative of spiritual warfare.”
―Maryann Spikes, president of The Christian Apologetics Alliance
“This well-written page-turning novel tells the story of the events of the Bible, seen from the point of view of the angels. JC Lamont has created characters of real depth and sympathy amongst the angelic host. Prophecy of the Heir is an enjoyable and edifying read.”
―Paul Taylor, Creation Today
“Biblical fiction that reads like fantasy…the movie and video game are not far behind.”
―Rick Marschall, co-author of The Secret Revealed
“This masterpiece of literary apologetics is a behind-the-scenes look at the demonic strategy behind biblical history, where the stakes are not only for the human soul, but for the ultimate culmination of God’s redemptive plan.”
―Robert Mullin, Associate Managing Editor, Creation Research Society Quarterly,
and author of Bid the Gods Arise
“JC Lamont takes readers on an imaginative, richly detailed journey between time and eternity in this biblical fantasy epic.”
―RJ Larson, author of the Books of the Infinite series
“Reading Prophecy of the Heir has changed the way I read the Bible. JC Lamont has managed to bring Bible history alive and to illuminate the battle for our souls that is going on in the hidden places while telling the very compelling story of Michael, the Archangel. Bravo!”
―Joyce Magnin, award-winning author of The Bright’s Pond novels,
and Harriet Beamer Takes the Bus
“Vivid writing that takes your senses by storm and won't let go.”
―Lynn Rush, author of Wasteland and Awaited
“JC Lamont is incredibly talented. Her imagination, creative ability, and intelligence shines through in every word, and the buildup mak
es the reader want to turn the page. It is a very rare author who can paint the scene so well that I literally see it in my mind. She marries fantasy and history in an amazing way, capturing the essence of truth that is both believable and uplifting.”
―Deb Porter, Editor, FaithWriters Magazine
“JC Lamont brilliantly retells the Bible in a way that gives new meaning to every well-known story. Satan’s attempt to overthrow God is no longer just another old tale, but an experience for each and every reader. This is the book that deepens your faith while keeping you on the edge of your seat. This is the book that allows you to understand what biblical characters might have felt. This is the book that we have been waiting for.”
―Miriam Thurber, Teen Columnist for The Daily Star
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COMING SOON
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