While rooting around in the mysterious stone chambers of New England, historian Cameron Thorne and his fiancée Amanda Spencer-Gunn stumble upon a reinterpretation of the Biblical passage calling on Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac. It is a revelation—long suppressed by the medieval Knights Templar—that threatens to destabilize the Middle East forever. It is also a secret Cam and Amanda want … nothing to do with.
Not that a rogue faction of puppeteering Freemasons gives a damn what Cam and Amanda want.
Based on actual historical artifacts, and illustrated.
Publishers Weekly says of the author, “BRODY DOES A TERRIFIC JOB OF WRAPPING HIS RESEARCH IN A FAST-PACED THRILL RIDE.”
This is a stand-alone novel with recurring characters. These books can be read in any order.
WARNING: Not recommended for readers with strong religious beliefs.
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Very good read
Unbelievable information with actual pictures to back it up. Makes you want to question what we have been taught all our lives!
The book was an interesting read but like his other book he loves to attack the Bible, both Jewish and Christian faiths. His book would be good without attacking these faiths, by taking things grossly out of context. I would still recommend the book but keep this in perspective.
great read takes you. give to historical sites in New England. A lot of Templar history.
Very thought-provoking and interesting. Makes the reader want to dig back into history and into the development of religion throughout Europe and early America. It is very cool that there are pictures of actual places that tie into the story.
Fist half of book is slow, but second half picks up nicely. Author does a good job of weaving real locations and information into a theory which could change everything. Makes you think and check references. Main characters need some work on development. The couple is just too perfect to believe.
Brody’s premise answers a lot of questions, helping make a part of the Old Testament make sense, more plausible than how it’s taught in Church. If you liked Dan Brown’s “DaVinci Code” you’ll equally like this. He brings it forward to explore the possible consequences of his hypothesis, but has the sense to end the book before trying to force a conclusion on us. Not for the every-word-is-holy Bible crowd, but he warns readers of that up front.
Slow starting, but picks up if you continue to read.
This was a believable premise built on factual information. I learned new information about U.S. precolonial times that was woven into the story. I like the fact the author tells you what is fact and whst is conjecture or fiction at the end of the book.
boring
Fast paced good story easy read.
The combination of historical documentation, photographs of actual places plus a unique view of history adds to this book. History buffs will love it!
It’s all about old secrets involving ancient Egypt, Knights Templar, Freemasons, Druids, ISIS, old towers in New England, and a chapel in Scotland. What fun to read!
The Isaac Question Templars and the Secret of the Old Testament is a book by David S. Brody. Researcher, historian and author Cameron Thorne is gathering evidence that Europeans had ventured to the Americas hundreds of years before colonists settled. His comparisons of stone edifices in Scotland built by Druids and those in the Eastern USA support this theory. As his investigation continues, however, he is bombarded by interested people: the Sinclair clan, a wealthy Egyptian, Freemasons, the Masad, and an intriguing unknown guardian. He is being manipulated and threatened as his findings reveal secrets that could shake beliefs of Jews, Muslims and Christians alike. Characters are well drawn, the plot line is interesting, the writing is good. This was a bit convoluted but an enjoyable read.
A very well done conspiracy theory type book. The pictures included add a certain element of realism to the story. I already recommended the book to someone and they are reading it right now.
This is is the vain of the di Vinci File one of my favorites
Thought provoking page turner! Makes one really think about historical events and places and what we believe. When combined with action and adventure, twists to the plot it makes for a great read!
Got about 1/3 through about 3 months ago. Lost interest and set it aside; will probably not go back to finish it.
Ok for history buffs, but I lost interest about half way through.
Very well writtrn.