Reincarnation

“This absorbing novel is based on reincarnation and ‘moving between lives.’ In the hands of a lesser writer such material could be merely speculative, but Mike Lowis fashions it into a compelling and convincing narrative- a real page-turner, in fact. The novel is securely founded on his scholarship and erudition, but will be highly accessible to any intelligent, open-minded reader. Rewards include a visit to the Ark and the Garden of Eden, and a meeting with the archangel Michael. Recommended!”


—Chris Stanley, Head of English, Pitsford School, United Kingdom





“Michael Lowis’s fast-paced speculative narrative convincingly links the modern and ancient worlds, and the adventures of Mel/Melchizedek lead us to engage with a range of fascinating philosophical, religious, and spiritual questions. Although Lowis wears his scholarship lightly, it underpins everything in his novel, from the practicalities of living (and ruling) in Old Testament times to the nature of the soul and the possibility of reincarnation. A challenging and stimulating read.”


—Christopher Ringrose, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia





"Mike Lowis’s creative reworking of the story of Melchizedek in Genesis 14 interweaves biblical themes of the Garden of Eden, the flood, God’s sovereignty, and human freedom, with perennial concerns of nationhood and international trade agreements. A figure of blessing and redemption to the people of Salem, Melchizedek is reimagined not just as a man for our time, but outside of time itself, offering an individual view of what is meant by an eternal priesthood."   


—John Pymm, University of Wolverhampton