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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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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 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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