Dialogues with the Devil: A Novel

This book is very topical today. The world is in a state of chaos that this book describes all too well. Janet sees through other eyes, as always and keeps your interest until the last word. St. Michael can nearly make you pity poor Luciel, but in the final analysis, it is God's will being done. I have read it many times and will read it many more times. I believe anyone would benefit from reading it. I am thankful that there have been writers like Janet Taylor Caldwell. She has never written a bad book. Now all I am looking for is a hardbound copy. My old paperback is falling apart!

First published in 1967, it's a moving piece of work. Lucifer is presented in the old Hebrew/Christian tradition ... not totally fallen ... not beyond redemption until he tempts mankind into complete destruction. The book is a series of letters between Michael the Arch Angel, and his brother. They each present humanity's case from their respective points of view ... Lucifer's as God's great mistake, giving us immortal souls ... Michael is our defender. It is well worth the read. And make sure you check out the prologue.

This book gives flavour to one of the greatest stories ever told in human history. The fall from heaven and grace is portrayed not onely as romantic and violent, but political as well. This book details the arguments for therebellion in such clarity and passion that one cannot help but be moved. For anyone who is interested in this story, I would recomend the screwtape letters. There is also an amazing muslim rendition of the story of the fall in a qaurterly magizine called "banned poetry"

This is one of the most thought provoking commentaries on the conflict of heaven and hell and how man fits into the whole picture. You actually begin to side with Lucifer! That is, until you realize his big failing is the biggest fall of all...the pride that comes before the Fall. An astounding book. Written a bit from the Catholic viewpoint, but only in regards to how the Lucifer refers to the Virgin Mary. I cannot say enough good things about this book...I have two copies on my bookshelf, since one is almost continuously in the hands of one of my friends.

What *is* human nature ? The format of this book is reminiscent of the "Screwtape Letters" by CS Lewis, but it's much better. With each letter (chapter) you read your opinions about the nature of Man will sway by the lure of good argument. The result of this is that by the end of the book you've had to think through each of their points and ultimately come to your *own* conclusion about what is inherent in us and what is learned. You do NOT have to be a christian to read this book! I am not and it is one of me very favorite books. Though I have never read anything else by Taylor Caldwell (as I understand it it's all much different), I hold a high degree of respect for the author by the sheer brilliance of this one book.