Andrew Choi's Hope From the Garden of Eden to the End of the Patmos Island is an illuminating spiritual guidebook designed to restore hope and inner peace in the lives of readers across the globe. The author escorts us on a journey to refamiliarize ourselves with the Garden of Eden, a paradise created to sustain life for humankind. Choi also delves into theological insights and biblical interpretations regarding the hardships people face on Earth presently, how to find strength in times of misfortune, and how to adopt a God-filled lifestyle. He provides an in-depth exploration of the role of Jesus Christ, the savior of humanity, who prevailed over evil and restored hope to the world. Choi bids readers to consider the thought-provoking, divine intercessions that have guided human history since the formation of the world, making this book a must-read!

Hope From the Garden of Eden to the End of the Patmos Island isn't just a biblical commentary book--it is also a source of upliftment for readers searching for comfort and inspiration in our current tumultuous times. It offers healing, knowledge, reassurance, and wisdom in a world dictated by fear and social injustice. Andrew Choi skillfully uses personal anecdotes, well-researched biblical perspectives, and poignant questions to encourage profound discussions about our spiritual growth and personal relationship with God. The author's spiritual knowledge will reverberate deeply with persons wrestling with anxiety, depression, and uncertainty. His book offers a message of resilience to those in need of courage to overcome the challenges in their own lives. This guidebook is perfect for readers seeking to enhance their spiritual life and understanding of Christian theology. I highly recommend it.

The Christian Bible continues to guide and inspire a global constituency, but its wisdom remains open to interpretation. There are noticeable variations between the Hebrew Scriptures (generally referred to as the Old Testament) and the Christian New Testament. Andrew Choi provides a comprehensive and cohesive overview in Hope From the Garden of Eden to the End of the Patmos Island. As the title implies, the author examines the evolution of Christianity from its Jewish roots to the island of Patmos, where the Apostle John received the text for the book of Revelation while in exile. This account spans the full cycle of Christian spiritual development. It begins with the creation, the fall from grace and God’s anger, to His forgiveness, reconciliation, and the offer of salvation that followed the crucifixion of Jesus. It covers a full range of topics, from sin and the approach of Jesus to Mosaic Law, to punishment for the unjust and the road to salvation. The author poses theological questions such as whether humanity is predisposed to sin, and concludes that humans can be either angels or demons, but there are many possibilities in between. He reconciles a God of justice and discipline with one of love. The book provides hope for the future through the promised return of Jesus, but this could be tempered with a final judgment.

Andrew Choi was born in Korea and after being called to the ministry while still at school, he moved to the USA in 1893. There he graduated with a Master of Divinity degree after overcoming the language barrier, cultural differences, and financial hardship. He joined the US Army as a Chaplain and served NATO in Belgium. His writing reflects this unusual background and he amplifies the role of the military chaplain in guiding not only the soldiers but also the high command structures on moral issues, such as whether warfare is justified by God. Hope From the Garden of Eden to the End of the Patmos Island includes notes by the author on his ministry in the army, which influenced the direction of the book. His approach is conventional and avoids the radical assertions that have become common in Christian literature. He nevertheless provides insights that will have Christians reaching for their Bibles to review the many biblical texts quoted, some of which may be less familiar, but give context to this work. The book serves as a timely reminder that humanity has strayed from the intended path, but salvation is at hand. The book is illustrated with images of works of religious art such as Da Vinci’s famous painting of The Last Supper, as well as photographs. It includes prayers, and notes for reflection, and is rounded off with a comprehensive bibliography.