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The Shinaric War THE SAR'IM CHRONICLES BOOK 3: THE SHINARIC WAR DAVID P. AGUILAR JR. THE SAR'IM CHRONICLES Volume I: THE BOOKS OF WAR Book 3: THE SHINARIC WAR INSPIRED BY YAH'S holy spirit ii Table of Contents Introduction.............................................................................iv Cast Of Characters...................................................................v Prologue: Overture ................................................................... 1 Chapter 1: Melody.................................................................. 10 Chapter 2: Harmony ............................................................... 20 Chapter 3: Polyphony ............................................................. 30 Chapter 4: Crescendo ............................................................. 40 Chapter 5: Cadence ................................................................ 51 Chapter 6: Monody ................................................................ 62 Chapter 7: Symphony ............................................................. 73 Chapter 8: Cacophony ............................................................ 84 Chapter 9: Chorus ................................................................ 101 Epilogue.. ............................................................................. 105 iii THE Shinaric War INTRODUCTION The Sar’im Chronicles is the title given to a series of books that will be divided into five distinct volumes. The first of these, The Books of War, contains three books that deal primarily with the theme of the eternal conflict between the powers of angels and demons. The Books of War set forth the history of this conflict, from its origin until it became fully manifest on Earth, bearing not only on the spiritual characters that are its principle players, but also the humans who are caught in the middle. Volume 2: The Books of Conflict, deal with the theme on a more personal level. Gone are the grandiose battles that take place in the Heavenly Kingdom, above the Ark, at the Tower of Babel. The three books that fall under this heading show how individual characters, such as Abraham and Moses, deal with the spiritual world and its factors, and they reveal the fact that individual choices have a great impact on the history of our world. The third and fourth volumes, likewise, present unique viewpoints to the spiritual controversy, but the fifth volume is unique even among these. Volume 5: The Books of Ages present disjoint episodes from the history of the warfare, nevertheless they hang together on the central idea that Yahshua the Messiah (Jesus the Christ) was ordained from the foundation of the world to present Himself as a Sacrifice for fallen man. This eternal truth has had an impact both before and after the incident actually occurred, and the age in which men are living matters not nearly as much as the quality of that man’s character as it relates to the divine purpose. — David Aguilar iv THE Shinaric War CAST OF CHARACTERS Here is a list of the major individuals who are mentioned within this book: The Malakim – The “Virtuous” Host Adonaim – The Archangels Michael – “Who is Like El” – N/A Gabriel – “Strength of El” – Cherubim Raphael – “Healing of El” – Malakim Camael – “He Who Sees El” – Ko’achim Uriel – “The Fire of El” – Ophanim The Seraphim – The Blazing Ones Chief: Israfel – “The Burning of El” Jehoel – “Mediator of El” Pe’oriel – “Opening of El” Mataquiel – “Sweetness of El” The Cherubim – The Near/Wise Ones Chief: Puriel – “Flame of El” Za’afiel – “Wrath of El” Zephon – “Looking Out” Raziel – “Mystery of El” Da’athiel – “Knowledge of El” Shomeriel – “Guardian of El” Mageniel – “Shield of El” The Ophanim – The Thrones Chief: Zadkiel – “Righteousness of El” Gedael – “Fortune of El” v Nahamiel – “Roaring of El” Asael – “Made by El” The Or-Ikari’im – The Principalities of Light Chief: Ithuriel – “Discovery of El” Anael – “Glory of El” As’fael – “Added by El” Remiel – “Mercy of El” The Or-Ko’achim – The Powers of Light Chief: Lahatiel – “Burning of El” Shabbatiel – “Rest of El” The Malakim – The Virtues Chief: Uzziel – “Strength of El” Adriel – “My Help is El” Dumah – “Silence” AKA Koliel The Hashmallim – The Dominions Chief: Zahariel – “Brightness of El” Matmoniel – “Minister of El” Tamael – “Perfection of El” The Shedim – The Demonic Host Satanim – The Archdemons/The Opposers Satan – “Adversary” AKA Helel/Lucifer (Light Bearer) AKA Azazel “Strengthened by El” – Gibborim Sammael – “Poison of El” AKA Typhon (Northern Darkness) – Ko’achim Abaddon – “Destroyer” AKA Turel – (Rock of El) Gibborim Arioch – “Fierce Lion” AKA Raguel (Ally of El) – Ikari’im Nisroch – “Fierce Eagle” AKA Sarakiel (Prince of El) – Peelogim Peelogim – The Discordant Ones (Ex Seraphim) Chief: Petahel – “Impulse of El” Kokabiel – “Star of El” Gibborim – The Mighty Ones (Ex Cherubim) vi Chief: Azrael – “Helped by El” Sh’fiel – “Spy of El” AKA Mar Gadriel – “My Helper is El” Erelim – The Valiant Ones (Ex Ophanim) Chief: Zagzagel – “Splendor of El” Imriel – “Eloquence of El” Melejael – “The Fullness of El” Ikari’im – The Principalities [of Darkness] Chief: Cerviel – “Arm of El” AKA Chayil, Legion Revachiel – “Gaining of El” Ko’achim – The Powers [of Darkness] Chief: Kaspiel – “Sorcery of El” Zaphkiel – “Knowledge of El” Shavoorim – The Broken Ones (Ex Virtues) Tarfiel – “Nourished by El” The Major Human Characters Noah Shem Ham Japheth Cush Canaan Nimrod Arphaxad Yunah Asshur Aram Jebus vii THE Shinaric War OVERTURE Fear not. I am Zadkiel, chief of the Ophanim. I have come forth to continue the record of the Question, that your understanding may be full. These are the last times for the history of your world as it stands now, and it has been promised – it has been sworn before all the Universe – that from this most perverse generation must come the most righteous. From these most dark and evil times will shine forth a light to blind the sinful, and to pierce the shadows who once fell from the Empyrean Kingdom. Count yourself blessed indeed to be called, and chosen, to stand with this group – for you, unto whom this record is given, will stand in the company of the Lamb if you will but hold fast to the end. It has been written in your History that the adversary is as a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour, yet it will be sung of you in the age to come: ”Out of the Eater came something to eat; And out of the Strong one came something sweet.” Azazel’s name means “Strong one of El,” and so it has been that this planet has been tainted over the centuries by his dark designs and the evil genius of unsanctified human intellect that he inspires. You have come to know how and why he fell, and the destruction he once brought down upon your world, but throughout all this there has remained for a time, yes, even for angels, the Question. Some of your human writers have referred to it as the “great controversy.” For us it was simply “The Question.” It needed no qualifier, it was not a “great,” or “mysterious” question… because for us it was the only one. For many of us, it was the only thing that remained unsettled within us after Lucifer was cast down from on high. The Twelve, including myself, and the Archangels were sealed, and we were given to understand before the conflict even came to full bloom, yet for many the answer was not given in full measure until four millennia later, upon the bloodstained Cross of Calvary. Until all know the answer to the Question, until every righteous spirit, every human and every demon knows the answer, the Creation will groan because of sin. The Question is: “Why?” Why was sin allowed to continue, that dread disease that invaded our harmony? Why was Lucifer not destroyed when he was struck to the earth 1 by El Michael, his true form revealed by the light of the Kherev? Why was he allowed to tempt mankind, given so much “rope” as you say? The answer will come for all on the day when every knee shall bow to Prince Immanuel, but for the children of the light, the answer has always been available, and to receive it is freedom forever. The angels have this Answer, but it cannot be so simply told. It must, by its very nature, be shown. And if you will come with me now, back to the foundations of this current age, the eyes of your faith will see for themselves. * * * * * * * At that time, the Ark had been sealed for eight days, and nothing had yet taken place. The mockers who had rejected the message that began in the days of Enoch had returned to their revelry. They had recovered from the unusual sight of animals and birds being gathered by unseen hands into the vessel of safety. Although the day had begun like every other for these lost souls, it would end unlike any day that had ever been. The Seraphim and Cherubim covered the sky like a net, invisible to mortal eyes while the Principalities, Powers and my Thrones stood by in readiness. Seeing us descending, Lucifer and his four most trusted demons drew near, fearing that their promised end was coming to pass. Yet the Question must be answered for the prince of demons also, before he meets his end. He must see the answer for himself. At the command of El Michael, Za’afiel the Cherub rose up into the air to initiate the judgment of the wicked earth. Not understanding, but not waiting to see the plan of Heaven unfold, Azazel barked orders to his followers, who soared up to oppose the unrolling of the scroll. As the unholy host drew near, the Seraphim and Cherubim began a counter attack, and the rest of us followed in order. I, as chief of the Ophanim, and one of the many who received a new post during the reshuffling of government that the rebellion had caused, drew my sword to signal our joining the battle. As my kherev flared to life my voice rose in command, and I led my Thrones into the fray. Angels had not seen battle like this for more than a thousand years. With the exception a few isolated conflicts, the true warfare had taken place in the form of influence.
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