Yes, ever since man started writing, literature continues to throw puzzles at readers in the form of metaphors, allusions and allegories. ... The two plots of these stories are allusions to stories told in the Bible and embody the Christian ideals that are acquired during one's youth. ... The characters in these two novels also clearly symbolize key characters that are introduced to readers in these Biblical stories and have become part of our faith throughout the ages. ... However, he did not know that what he had just experienced would inspire him to write several best-selling nov...

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