“Quest for Light – Adventure of the Magi” by Byron Anderson was a title recently available for review, and as it sounded unique, I requested a copy to read.
“Quest for Light – Adventure of the Magi” is a fictional story/accounting, written from the author’s point of view, about the Magi who, according to Christianity, noticed a bright new star shining in the heavens. The Magi studied this star, and its location, intently; they discussed its many possible meanings at length. Finally they came to the conclusion that the star was a sign; a beacon of a place to reach. With that knowledge gained, they knew they would need to leave their homeland of Persia and travel all the way to Bethlehem.
“Quest for Light – Adventure of the Magi” definitely takes the reader on an interesting journey through ancient customs, lands and beliefs. “Quest for Light – Adventure of the Magi” also focuses on the miracle of the Christ child being born into this world by a virgin mother. Needless to say, a new star and a virgin birthing a child were previously unheard of phenomenons. As such, and with the tidings they heralded, the Magi felt honored to be making this long trek.
I will, of course, leave the particulars of this story for the reader to discover for her/himself… In closing though, Anderson, has written an interesting tale, filled with historical information thereby making “Quest for Light – Adventure of the Magi” a much more intriguing, realistic and believable read.