The Fifth Mountain - Paulo Coelho

Deep , spiritual and thoughtful , the novel is based on Elijah , the prophet from the Old Testament of The Bible. It focuses on his trials and tribulations in Zarephath , love-life , journey to the fifth mountain-the dwelling place of  Baal and his confrontations with the not-so-flexible and demanding God - Yahweh. But these are not the glorious moments of Elijah's life. He is said to be the most powerful and fierce prophet against paganism and the first one to raise the dead . His encounter with Baal's prophets at Mount Carmel is one of the most dramatic scenes from Old Testament. He is one of the only two prophets who ascended into heaven alive. Why did Paulo Coelho select this particular phase of the prophet? The message is clear. God demands obedience , yet at times He tests us and expects us to question and challenge Him. Be rebellious and demanding like a child.