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Endorsements and Book Reviews of The Chasm

Chasm Cover Randy Alcorn is a beloved evangelical author with numerous bestselling titles in both the fiction and nonfiction genres. One of his strong suits is the great enthusiasm and heart with which he writes every single word. In this newest work of fiction (which reads more like real life), his ability to transcend the lines between what is real versus what isn't simply shines. This skill enables readers themselves to transcend from simply reading another individual's story to personalizing the underlying thematic spiritual takeaways. Alcorn's large reading base will especially appreciate this allegorical storyline as it is based on another of his works, Edge of Eternity, and that book's character, Nick Seagrave.

Wed, Apr 13, 2011
Randy Alcorn
Randy's Books
chasm, writing

What inspired you to write The Chasm?

While The Chasm is unique, those who have read Edge of Eternity will see that I extracted and then rewrote as a standalone some chapters in the middle of that earlier novel. Since I first wrote Edge of Eternity in 1999, I’ve wanted to do this. I believe God can use it as an imaginative way of conveying the gospel to people who need to envision the old story in a fresh way.

What are the languages of the beast and the warrior of light in The Chasm?

In The Chasm, the beast and the warrior of light both cry out in strange languages. The beast screams, “Baal jezeb ashnar mordol nuhl—keez gimbus molech nargul dazg!” The warrior of light cries, “Elyon miriel o aeron galad—chara domina beth charis o aleathes celebron!” What are the languages, and what do the words mean?

Thu, Mar 17, 2011
Randy's Books
art, artist, chasm, fiction, illustrations, mike biegel, progression, the chasm

The Chasm: A Look at the Art

The Chasm is Randy’s first fine-line illustrated novel, and artist Mike Biegel did a great job bringing the story to life through his drawings.

Tue, Mar 15, 2011
Randy Alcorn
Randy's Books
audio, books, chasm, q&a

What do you want The Chasm to convey? (audio)

In this audio clip, Randy Alcorn answers the question, "What do you want The Chasm to convey?

Tue, Mar 15, 2011
Randy Alcorn
Randy's Books
audio, books, chasm, q&a

What does the chasm represent? (audio)

In this two-minute audio clip, Randy Alcorn digs deeper into his book The Chasm for readers and shares about the symbolic meaning of the chasm portrayed in the story.