Alpha and Omega

(1978)

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Alpha and Omega Prologue (Table of Contents: 2)

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Al Hartley

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One man --- alone --- in the ultimate adventure --- searching!

Genre

religious; science fiction

Characters

Alpha

Synopsis

Alpha, exploring space, finds an asteroid capable of supporting life.

Keywords

Space travel

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Al Hartley

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Switch to auto-scan --- begin rest period --- Basecom will monitor all systems!!!

Genre

religious; science fiction

Characters

Alpha; Omega; Basecom scientists; Lucifer; God

Synopsis

The female Omega mysteriously appears in the space ship with the male Alpha. Alpha and Omega ignore Basecom programming to receive data from a higher source. This source tells them that the environment on the asteroid is perfectly balanced, and that everything exists for their benefit except the red planet, which they are not to go to. Lucifer, landing in his own space ship, encourages them to visit the red planet and discover the secrets it holds. But instead of the planet, they find a black hole which traps and disorients them.

Keywords

Genesis; space travel

Indexer Notes

Inspired in part by the Biblical book of Genesis

Alpha and Omega Part II (Table of Contents: 4)

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We're lost in time and space!

Genre

religious; science fiction

Characters

Alpha; Omega; Lucifer; God

Synopsis

God tells Alpha and Omega that he can grant forgiveness and peace, and that he wants them to return to Alpha's planet and tell them about God. Alpha insists that they won't believe, and continues searching for the lost Omega.

Indexer Notes

Inspired in part by the Biblical books of Exodus and Jonah

Alpha and Omega Part III (Table of Contents: 5)

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The sea gods are angry!

Genre

religious; science fiction

Characters

Alpha; Omega; Lucifer; God

Synopsis

God rescues Alpha from the belly of a sea beast, reunites him with Omega, and commands them to tell others about him. They return to the earth in order to report to the council, but Lucifer… who has already inspired the confiscation of Bibles and the burning of churches... owns the council.

Keywords

Space travel

Indexer Notes

Inspired in part by the Biblical book of Jonah.

Alpha and Omega Epilogue (Table of Contents: 6)

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This report is an insult to our scientific progress!!!

Genre

religious; science fiction

Characters

Alpha; Omega; Lucifer; members of the council

Synopsis

The council members disdain the message brought by Alpha and Omega, much to Lucifer's delight. But when they continue to speak, Lucifer cannot act because they trust in God. They invite the reader to do the same.

Keywords

Evangelism

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