LONGWOOD, FL-It is the year 2027, and the world has become a small place to live in. Enemies of the cross have gained much power and prestige, hindering the work of Christian agencies like Wycliffe, which, 20 years ago, set a goal to have the Bible translated into every language group. The United Religions, a department under the United Nations, has made it difficult for them to achieve that goal. Enter Edison, the "Miracle Man." When he joins Wycliffe's mission, he unknowingly becomes the initiator of exciting events. Ozy Alvarado's science fiction book, S.A.M. ($13.99, paperback, 978-1-60266-304-6; $21.99, hardback. 978-1-60266-305-3)Ńshort for Self Aware Machine is the first Christian novel about artificial intelligence and is sure to captivate audiences who enjoy reading about spiritual warfare, evangelism, and missions.
"I hope readers realize we have a great opportunity today to advance the gospel and have the Bible translated for people groups that do not have one," says Alvarado. "This window of opportunity will go away very soon. As the years go by, more opposition and legal obstacles will exist for Christians to fulfill this task."
The first in a planned series, S.A.M. is the author's passionate attempt to reach groups of the world with the gospel. The gospel message, says Alvarado in his book's introduction, "Is very important to those who accept it. It answers questions like, Why are we here? Where are we going? and Is there life after death? No doubt, if the gospel contains these answers, then everyone on the planet should have a chance to hear it at least once."
Ozy Alvarado volunteers his time in ministries such as Teen Mania. He is an ordained pastor in the Christian and Missionary Alliance and lives with his wife Connie in Orlando, Florida.
Xulon Press, a part of Salem Communications Corporation, is the world's largest Christian publisher, with more than 3,900 titles published to date. Retailers may order S.A.M. through Ingram Book Company and/or Spring Arbor Book Distributors. Salem Communications is the country's leading Christian communications company with interests in radio, Internet, and magazine publishing.
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