Review of The Advent of Time

[Skyler Cahill]

[Following is a volunteer review of "The Advent of Time" by Indignus Servus.]

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4 out of 5 stars

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The Advent of Time: A Solution to the Problem of Evil, Based on the Prerequisites of Love and an Analysis of Timeless Being, written by Indignus Servus, is a concise and to-the-point book on theology. The author references verses from the Bible and insights from a variety of philosophers and theologians to prove a point. This book consists of two parts, with a total of eleven sections, an introduction, a conclusion, and several reference pages.

I appreciated the topics that the author addressed. The first half of the book discusses who God is and all that He has and can do. The second half of the book explores various worldly questions and issues, such as: Why are we here? What is our purpose? How can we deal with anxiety and depression? Why do we suffer from pain? Why is there evil in the world? These are just a few of the topics addressed, and the author provides the reader with backed-up answers and solutions.

My favorite aspects of the book were the author's emphasis on love and the consequences of selfishness. The author did extensive research on the topic and was rewarded for their findings. The truth rang out, and as John 8:32 states, “the truth will set you free.”

I also appreciated the author addressing that we are made for community. As an introvert, I find it challenging to engage with others, but I understand the importance of building a close circle of friends. I can choose to stay withdrawn and focus solely on myself, or I can push past my comfort zone to reach out and form healthy friendships, learning to consider others before myself.

While The Advent of Time provided an accurate answer to the problem of evil, which is firmly rooted in Christian Orthodox doctrine, I found myself struggling to grasp everything the author was conveying. The concepts were deep and complex, requiring careful thought to comprehend. The language used, including some elaborate terms and lengthy sentences, added to the challenge. Despite my appreciation for the insights offered, I often felt overwhelmed by the density of the material.

I rate The Advent of Time a four out of five. The author did a thorough editing job, as I found zero errors. This is commendable as theology was being unpacked and numerous sources were cited.

As mentioned above, the author used several large words that had to be used and spelled correctly. Although the author’s research, grammar, and spelling were accurate, I found the book difficult to read due to the complex words and lengthy sentences. I appreciated and agreed with most of the author’s findings concerning Christian theology, however.

The Advent of Time was clean and free of any foul language or swear words. The content, while tricky to navigate through, had no explicit sexual content. Anyone seeking answers to life’s questions or wanting a rich theological read should consider reading this book. Although The Advent of Time is not considered a self-help book, it could point one in that direction.

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