I just had this made for my novel Moses: Against the Gods of Egypt, a part of the Supernatural Bible Epic Novel Series, Chronicles of the Watchers.
Companion series to Chronicles of the Nephilim.
Chronicles of the Watchers
Iron and Myth – Psalm 29 – What does Baal have to do with Yahweh anyway?
The Psalms are often polemics directed at the gods of the pagan nations around Israel. Case in point is the subject of this month’s Iron and Myth roundtable, Psalm 29.
Host Derek Gilbert, Dr. Judd Burton (www.BurtonBeyond.net), author of Interview With the Giant, Brian Godawa (www.Godawa.com), best-selling author of the new novel Cruel Logic, and Doug Van Dorn (www.douglasvandorn.com), author of Giants: Sons of the Gods, discuss Psalm 29 and its interpretation from a divine counsel perspective.
We explore the translation of the Hebrew phrase bene elim as “sons of God” and its connection to the divine council (Psalm 82:1).
We also discuss the similarities between Psalm 29 and Canaanite poetry about Baal, suggesting that the psalm may be a subversive polemic against Baal worship.
We also highlight the geographical references in the psalm and their significance in relation to the storm-god language. It’s important to recognize these similarities and understand the cultural context of the biblical world.
Not only did the Hebrew prophets and psalmists take direct aim at the gods of their pagan neighbors, their writings reveal Christ in the Old Testament.
Watch or listen on YouTube here.
Iron and Myth Podcast: The Gods of War in the War of Gods
Some of the most epic stories from the ancient world deal with the wars of the gods.
It’s not a coincidence that one of the most commonly used titles for God in the Bible is “Lord of hosts,” which literally means “Yahweh of armies.”
Doug Van Dorn (www.douglasvandorn.com), author of Giants: Sons of the Gods, Dr. Judd Burton (www.BurtonBeyond.net), author of Interview With the Giant, and Brian Godawa (www.Godawa.com), best-selling author of the new novel Cruel Logic, get together with Derek Gilbert to discuss warrior gods of the ancient world like Ares/Mars, Inanna/Ishtar, Baal/Zeus/Jupiter, and the violent old gods the Titans, and how their motives differ from those of the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
We also talk about how we Christians, believing in a loving God who’s willing to forgive those who repent and accept Him as Lord, can reconcile the image of Jesus as the suffering servant with the depiction of Yahweh the warrior.
Iron and Myth 24 – Tis the Season to Talk About Giants
Studying topics like giants, gods, and dragons in the Bible is important.
But does focusing on these subjects detracts from the message of love, grace, and salvation in Jesus Christ?
Brian Godawa (www.Godawa.com), best-selling author of the new novel Cruel Logic, Doug Van Dorn (www.douglasvandorn.com), author of Giants: Sons of the Gods, and Dr. Judd Burton (www.BurtonBeyond.net), author of Interview With the Giant, join us to discuss the significance of geographic locations and religious context in biblical events with Derek Gilbert on A View From the Bunker.
Jesus himself waged war with demons, principalities and powers who rebelled against their Creator. We need a comprehensive theology that includes historical, cultural, and biblical knowledge. Without it, we cannot recognize or understand the devices of the enemy.
As our good friend the late Dr. Michael Heiser used to say, “If it’s in the Bible and it’s weird, it’s probably important.”
Giant Steps Podcast: All About Nephilim, Bible Novels and Hollywood
Here is what my interviewer, Doug Van Dorn wrote about this interview:
Acclaimed Author/Novelist/Script Writer Brian Godawa takes us into the heart and soul of his work.
With a vast and wildly popular catalog of writings that span everything from fiction book series to Hollywood films, Brian shares with us, everything from where he draws inspiration to how he manages his writing process.
A must-listen for fans of his work and for those who wish to discover new and quality, reality-based fictional literature!
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Final Frontier Podcast: Godawa on all things Nephilim, Watchers and Psalm 82
I was on the Final Frontier podcast and had a great interview talking about the Divine Council worldview, Deuteronomy 32, Nephilim giants, Watchers, Principalities and Powers, Psalm 82 and the judgment of the Watchers at the destruction of the holy temple in AD 70.
Some challenging questions they gave!
Podcast: The Best Summary I’ve Ever Done on the Nephilim and Watchers Paradigm in Scripture
I was on the Flyover Conservatives podcast with David Whited.
I am telling you, this is THE best summary, complete with Scriptures, that I have ever done on the Nephilim and the Watchers.
I traced the War of the Seed from Genesis 3 to Jesus, and talked about Giants in the Bible. They’re not just an anomaly. They are a theological message.
I talked about the Divine Council, the Deuteronomy 32 worldview, The Watcher paradigm as it is also traced through all of Scripture.
And how these two theological threads weave a tapestry through the Bible.
Very thorough. Very lively.
You’re gonna love it.
Now Available: Character Picture Book for Chronicles of the Watchers and Apocalypse
A couple posts ago I told you about the new Character Picture Book for Chronicles of the Nephilim.
Well, if you know my work, you know there are two other series, Chronicles of the Watchers and Chronicles of the Apocalypse..
I wanted to let you know that a New Character Picture Book is now available that has the characters from both those additional series in one volume.
It’s a GREAT handy visual reference as you read the novels. You’ve already seen the images are fantastic on my website! (created by my colleague Cam Harless).
And this collector item is available in hardcover, paperback and ebook exclusively on Amazon.
Characters from the Books:
- Jezebel: Harlot Queen of Israel
- Moses: Against the Gods of Egypt
- Qin: Dragon King of China.
But also included is the character art for the 4-novel series, Chronicles of the Apocalypse:
- Tyrant: Rise of the Beast
- Remnant: Rescue of the Elect
- Resistant: Revolt of the Jews
- Judgment: Wrath of the Lamb.
A premium collector’s item!
Check out the New Picture Book here (in paperback, hardcover or Kindle)
Iron and Myth Podcast: Spiritual Powers and Principalities
I was on the Iron and Myth Podcast again!
And this one was very interesting.
One of the difficulties in understanding the spirit realm is that New Testament authors, especially Paul, used the same Greek terms for both earthly and heavenly beings.
So, how do we understand terms like thrones, dominions, rulers, authorities, principalities, and powers? To borrow another phrase from Paul, as though we’re looking into a mirror darkly.
Joining me for the monthly Iron and Myth series with Pastor Doug Van Dorn, author of The Angel of the LORD; Dr. Judd Burton, author of Interview With the Giant; and Derek Gilbert, the host of the show and author of multiple books on these topics.
We grapple with the terms used for denizens of the unseen realm, including the term rendered “saints” in English (and why it doesn’t always mean humans), and the mysterious Glorious Ones that, according to Peter and Jude, were blasphemed by rebellious persons within the first-century church.
We also discuss the reason that terms used of divine beings in the Old Testament apply to believers in the New Testament–because a day is coming when we will be restored to the divine council as inheritors of the Kingdom of God, replacing the rebellious elohim.