| Apocryphal, Literature, Philosophy, and Theology | | | | von Goethe, and Tolkein. The book is filled with |
| "The Denouement" is an allegory combining epic | | | | hidden meaning; signs, symbols, that add to the |
| literature, mythology, and theology. Hugh | | | | building tension and intrigue of this electrifying |
| Centerville use angels, demons, sorcery, and | | | | saga. Centerville's word pictures paint a picture of |
| fantasy as a medium to build a complex plot, | | | | a world of as a civilization of barbarian darkness. |
| which includes a series of events beginning with | | | | The use of strong verbs and fast moving dialog |
| the Great War in Heaven leading to the final | | | | help keep the story line moving forward toward |
| Battle of Armageddon taken from the book of | | | | its crest. Centerville blends a balance of pure |
| Revelation. | | | | entertainment with important background |
| Centerville borrows characters from history to | | | | information and theological truth. |
| carry forward his plot. These include Alexander, | | | | Careful research into the Apocrypha, literature, |
| Hannibal, and Caesar. His narrative also includes: | | | | philosophy, and theology provide authority to |
| Michael the Avenger, Gabriel, Satan, Lucifer, | | | | Centerville's analysis and assumption. |
| Beelzebub, and Goliath important players found in | | | | "The Denouement" is a remarkable combination of |
| the Bible. Mythical and fictional characters include: | | | | original thinking, imaginative fantasy, creative |
| Thebes, Cornelius, Philip, Rowen, Damien, | | | | conjecture, and thought provoking theology. A |
| Cobungus, and others. | | | | timely and important contribution to understanding |
| Well chosen themes of good and evil are | | | | end-times theology, current events and |
| reminiscent of the classic writings of: Dante, Milton, | | | | contemporary mystics. |