El Día del Relámpago (2013), the tenth installment of the expansive Caballo de Troya (Trojan Horse) series by J. J. Benítez, serves as both a pivotal thriller and an epilogue that bridges the historical time-travel narrative with modern-day geopolitical intrigue. This paper explores the thematic depth, narrative structure, and cultural significance of the work within Benítez’s larger "biografía novelada" (novelized biography) of Jesus of Nazareth.

: The narrative introduces a looming, mysterious deadline of August 29, 2027 , adding a contemporary layer of suspense that extends the story's implications into the near future. 2. Themes and Philosophical Inquiry

While the preceding nine volumes focused primarily on the secret US Air Force mission ("Operation Trojan Horse") that sent two "timenauts" to Judea in 30 A.D., El Día del Relámpago shifts focus to the immediate aftermath of the mission’s conclusion.

J. J. Benítez uses El Día del Relámpago to further challenge traditional religious dogmas, a hallmark of the entire series.