Chronicles of the Watchers

Iron and Myth Podcast: Cult of the Dead in Israel. It’s in more places in the Bible than you think.

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In the Ancient Near East, the dead never really went away. And if you didn’t care for them properly, they could make your life hell.

With us to discuss the cult of the dead in the lands around ancient Israel is our Iron and Myth crew: Hosted by Derek Gilbert (DerekPGilbert.com), author of The Gates of Hell; Dr. Judd Burton (www.BurtonBeyond.net), author of Interview with the Giant; Doug Van Dorn (www.douglasvandorn.com), author of Giants: Sons of the Gods; and Brian Godawa (www.Godawa.com), best-selling author of the theological thriller Cruel Logic, and a new novel based on the period of the Maccabees in Judea.

We explore the cult of the dead in ancient Israel, examining its practices, rituals, and the influence of ancestor worship.

The discussion delves into archaeological findings, biblical references, and comparative analysis with other cultures, particularly focusing on the Rephaim and the significance of rituals like the Marzeah feast.

The pervasive nature of these beliefs and practices in ancient societies is evident in biblical references to the Rephaim and the cult of the dead, and we discuss how these concepts have influenced modern spiritual practices.

We also discuss how Jesus’ ministry and the Last Supper serve were spiritual warfare against the cult of the dead, drawing parallels to contemporary practices that echo these ancient beliefs.

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The Maccabees, The Apocrypha, and God’s 400 Year Silence: Interview on the Novels, Judah Maccabee: Parts 1 & 2

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In this episode of Bible Over Brews, the hosts and guest Brian Godawa delved into the themes of God’s silence during the intertestamental period, the significance of the Apocrypha, and the role of the Septuagint in understanding scripture.

They explore the Maccabean revolt, the spiritual warfare between heavenly and earthly powers, and the character development in Godawa’s new novel, Judah Maccabee.

The conversation emphasizes the importance of narrative theology and the intersection of faith and history.

Brian Godawa discusses the interplay between imagery, storytelling and cultural narratives, emphasizing how these elements can convey truths within different contexts.

He explores the relationship between paganism and Christianity in storytelling, the role of superheroes as modern deities, and the ideological shifts in media influenced by DEI.

Godawa also delves into the significance of historical context in storytelling, the impact of nihilism on narratives and the creative boundaries that shape his writing.

Throughout the discussion, he highlights the importance of engaging worlds and the theological implications of his work, particularly regarding the Watchers in his novels.

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The Abomination of Desolation According to the Prophet Daniel and Jesus Christ – NOT Christian prophecy speculators.

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I just released a new booklet about the Abomination of Desolation according to the prophet Daniel and Jesus Christ.

As with most prophecies, this one can be a real hotcake of debate. So many Christians out there speculate and fantasize about this prophecy unrooted in the biblical context of the actual prediction.

Read this book and discover a sound and reasonable biblical answer that rises above the wasteful speculations.

NOTE: If you bought my novel, Judah Maccabee – Part 2: Against the Gods of Greece, YOU DO NOT NEED to buy this booklet.

This booklet is simply the appendix in that novel that has been extracted to create a separate booklet for those who just want the Bible study.

It is available in Kindle or paperback at Amazon.
For Large Print edition, search for: “Abomination of Desolation Large Print”

You can get the booklet here on Amazon.

 

The Novel Judah Maccabee and the Story of Hanukkah: Interview with Brian Godawa

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I had an interesting interview with Celeste Solum on her podcast, Celestial Report.

I talked about the Apocrypha, the Maccabees and history, Scripture, prophecies of Daniel fulfilled in the Maccabees, the Abomination of Desolation, the supernatural story of Hanukkah, and some fun things about my new novel set Judah Maccabee: Part 1 & 2.

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Christianity as a philosophical foundation for Reality – Interview with Brian Godawa on Unity Manifest

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This was an unusual podcast interview with a very good interviewer, Gary Cocciolillo.

It started out as an interview about my new novel Judah Maccabee: Abomination of Desolation.

But because Gary is very curious and is not a Christian, but is more mystical in his worldview, he led the discussion down the path of the nature of reality and how we can know.

Was the Serpent in the Garden offering us true freedom or was he lying?

How can we know what reality is?

It was a challenging and fun discussion.

If you like thinking deeper than the typical shallow talk of politics and cheap Atheism, you will love this.

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The Maccabees and the Abomination of Desolation: Godawa on Derek Gilbert’s podcast

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The so-called silent centuries between the books of Malachi and Matthew in the Bible were not as quiet as we’ve been told.

Award-winning screenwriter and best-selling novelist Brian Godawa (Godawa.com) joins us to discuss the latest entries in his Chronicles of the Watchers series, Judah Maccabee Part 1: The Abomination of Desolation and Judah Maccabee Part 2: Against the Gods of Greece.

Brian tells us why he chose this period of relatively unfamiliar Jewish history (unfamiliar to Christians, anyway) to dramatize spiritual warfare, explains why the Septuagint translation of the Old Testament is relevant to Christians, and reveals where in the Apocrypha we find accounts of angels fighting against the Greeks for the Jews.

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New Release: Judah Maccabee – Part 2: Against the Gods of Greece

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NOW AVAILABLE!

Part 2 of the novel set, Judah Maccabee, has just been released in Kindle, Paperback, Hardcover or Large Print on Amazon.com!

Judah Maccabee – Parts 1 & 2, are supernatural epic novels about the Abomination of Desolation predicted by the Bible prophet Daniel. Reluctant warrior Judah Maccabee leads a Jewish revolt against the Greek tyrant king Antiochus Epiphanes that results in the origin of the festival of Hanukkah in the Apocrypha. Respected Christian author, biblically faithful, spiritual warfare novel.

Part 2 of 2 novels has just been released!

Don’t miss out. Get Judah Maccabee – Part 1: Abomination of Desolation.

And Judah Maccabee – Part 2: Against the Gods of Greece.

Exclusively at Amazon here!

 

All About the Rephaim Giants in the Bible: Interview with Brian Godawa on Tin Foil Hat Podcast

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This is actually one of my best most thorough explanations of the Rephaim in the Bible.

Kyle and Ben are joined by author and screenwriter Brian Godawa to discuss the Rephaim, the legendary post-flood giants of the Bible, and their habitation of the promised land.

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New Release: Judah Maccabee – Part 1: Abomination of Desolation

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The year wait is over!

My latest novel is now available on Amazon in hardcover, paperback or Kindle.

I must say that this is one of my most fascinating and entertaining theological stories yet.

Judah Maccabee – Part 1: Abomination of Desolation
Supernatural epic novel about the Abomination of Desolation predicted by the Bible prophet Daniel. Jewish warrior Judah Maccabee fights a Greek tyrant. The story of Hanukkah in the Apocrypha. Biblically faithful spiritual warfare novel. Part 1 of 2.

Buy Part 1 now here!

Be aware, this is a 2-Part novel series.

Part 2 is available for kindle pre-order here. (January 21 release date)

New Novel Now Available! Judah Maccabee – Part 1: Abomination of Desolation

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It’s finally here!

My new novel Judah Maccabee – Part 1: Abomination of Desolation.

In ancient Israel, the wicked Greek king Antiochus sets up the Abomination of Desolation in the holy temple in Jerusalem, just as the prophet Daniel had foretold.

He forces Jews to give up their religion or die.

Judah Maccabee and his four Jewish brothers rise up to fight for their religious freedom against government tyranny.

Judah’s passionate wife, Sophia, is caught up in the persecution and Judah must save her before she is martyred for her faith, along with other friends and family.

The Jews are outnumbered, out-armed, and now the demon gods of Greece are after them. But where are God’s archangels to protect them?

Start your adventure with Judah Maccabee – Part 1: Abomination of Desolation.

Judah Maccabee – Part 2 available on kindle pre-order. (January release, and paperback, hardcover).

PART OF A SERIES

Chronicles of the Watchers is a novel series of Bible heroes who fight supernatural enemies of God in spiritual warfare against the Seed of the Serpent.

CLICK HERE to get the novel.