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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.

 

The Bible and Mesopotamian Myth: Iron and Myth podcast

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Skeptics often claim that the Hebrew Bible must have been copied from older Mesopotamian texts.

Frankly, this is lazy thinking by people looking for excuses not to deal with God.

Our Iron and Myth crew joins us to discuss the relationship between the Bible and Mesopotamian religion: Doug Van Dorn (www.douglasvandorn.com), author of Giants: Sons of the Gods and Brian Godawa (www.Godawa.com), best-selling author of Chronicles of the Nephilim, Chronicles of the Watchers, the theological thriller Cruel Logic, and a forthcoming novel based on the period of the Maccabees in Judea. Sadly, Dr. Judd Burton (www.BurtonBeyond.net) was unable to join us this month.

We discuss the parallels between creation stories from different cultures, including Mesopotamian and Mesoamerican myths, and the implications of these similarities for understanding the Bible.

We dig into the nature of myth and history, the importance of context in biblical interpretation, and the need for a nuanced approach to understanding ancient texts.

There is an intricate relationship between myth and history, particularly in the context of biblical narratives.

It’s important to understand ancient texts through the lens of genre and cultural context, and at the end of the day the Bible’s authority does not negate the value of other literature.

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End Times Bible Prophecy: It’s Not What They Told You – Sensible Hippie Podcast Interview

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Join Brian Godawa and The Sensible Hippie Podcast as they dive into a thought-provoking discussion on End Times Prophecy.

Discover why historical and spiritual insights suggest the ‘last days’ may not mean what we’ve been told.

Together, they unpack the history of eschatology, challenging common interpretations like dispensationalism and the Left Behind view.

Brian discusses preterism, symbolic prophecy, and why history may suggest that the last days don’t apply to our future but to the past.

This episode offers a fresh perspective on Bible prophecy, inviting listeners to rethink the nature of biblical prophecy in light of historical events and theological analysis.

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No, Current Events in Israel are Not Fulfilling Bible Prophecy – New Audiobook

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I just put my book Israel in Bible Prophecy onto audiobook on Amazon.

Israel: the Chosen People, the children of Abraham.

They were God’s elect in the Old Testament. But why were they so special to God?

Respected biblical author Brian Godawa examines how the promise of God to Abraham was fulfilled in the New Testament through the faithful Israelite, Jesus the Messiah, and how that changes everything.

I used the AI Virtual Voice and it sounds really good.

It allowed me to put it at a very cheap price.

Check out a sample of the audio here.

 

Gods of Greece in the Bible: Iron and Myth Podcast

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The Iron and Myth crew discuss the intricate relationship between Greek mythology and biblical narratives, particularly focusing on the influence of Greco-Roman religion on Jewish thought, and the significance of the Abomination of Desolation (Dan. 9:27, 11:31, 12:11; Matt. 24:15).

We also explore the role of demigods and the Rephaim in ancient beliefs, the reality of ancient deities, and how the New Testament engages with Greek mythology.

Doug highlights subversive storytelling in the Book of Acts, undermining Greek stories about the gods Zeus and Hermes.

And we discuss the influence of ancient oracles on early Christianity; specifically, how the spread of the gospel silenced the oracles of Apollo, which provoked the most intense persecution of Christians in the history of the Roman Empire.

Finally, we discuss the significance of the Septuagint and how it provides insights into biblical texts that may have been lost in translation, emphasizing the supernatural elements present in the Bible.

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Book Review of Cruel Logic on Deeper Waters

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Here’s an interesting book review of my latest novel Cruel Logic by Nick Peters of Deeper Waters blog.

He is a Christian apologist so he provides an interesting perspective on the novel.

He says: “this is an important novel for parents especially to read who are thinking of sending their kids off to college. You need to know what is going on at a college campus and what your children can expect to see happen when they are there. Godawa’s book should be an eye-opener.”

Read the review here.

New Book Trailer for Chronicles of the Apocalypse – The Origin Story of the Book of Revelation

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I just had this new trailer created for my best-selling Bible novel series Chronicles of the Apocalypse.

It really captures the sense of spiritual warfare that the Bible depicts with a powerful redemption.

It’s about the origin story of the book of Revelation.

The sound was done by Mark Wangerin. Visuals by Justin Sandmann. Both of these guys are consummate professionals!

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Cool New Book Trailer for Chronicles of the Nephilim

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I just had this new trailer created for my best-selling Bible novel series Chronicles of the Nephilim.

The audio commercial was done by Mark Wangerin. Visuals by Justin Sandmann.

Both of these guys are consummate professionals!

It really captures the sense of spiritual warfare that the Bible depicts with a powerful redemption.

You can watch it here on YouTube

Enjoy!

The Sensible Hippie Podcast: The Spiritual World of Ancient China and the Bible

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Discover the spiritual connections between ancient China and biblical narratives.

Explore Deuteronomy 32 worldview, territorial powers, and the sons of God.

Join us as Brian Godawa delves into the Deuteronomy 32 worldview, the concept of territorial powers and principalities over nations.

The conversation also touches on the influence of the Tower of Babel on the development of different cultures and mythologies, including Chinese dragon imagery.

Godawa’s novel “Qin” and its companion book explore these concepts in the context of the first emperor of China and his connection to the ancient world.

Brian explains how the biblical worldview differs from other ancient religions and sheds light on the fallen angels and the Nephilim through the book of 1 Enoch.

As a screenwriter, Godawa brings a concise and action-packed approach to his novels, embedding biblical themes without being preachy.

 

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Iron and Myth: The Sons of God in Genesis 6 – Sethites and Dynastic Kings Debunked

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A DEBATE over the nature and identity of a shadowy group mentioned in the Book of Genesis has divided Christian theologians for the last 1,600 years.

This month, our Iron and Myth roundtable discusses the “sons of God” in Genesis 6:1–4. Were they divine beings or humans?

And if they were just flesh and blood, how did their unions with “daughters of men” result in the Nephilim (which we’ll discuss next month)?

Joining Derek Gilbert to hash this out are 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 theological thriller Cruel Logic.

Our discussion explores the interpretation of the phrase ‘sons of God’ in Genesis 6 and its implications in the Old and New Testaments.

We delve into the Sethite view, the dynastic king view, and the supernatural view, examining the historical and linguistic context of the phrase.

The Septuagint’s role in clarifying the supernatural elements is also highlighted.

We also address the fear of mythology and selective theology based on personal bias.

The conversation also explores the divine right of kings, the nature of the angel of the Lord, the concept of the Nephilim, the cultural context of ancient beliefs, and the danger of interpreting ancient scriptures while projecting modern values onto the past.

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