New Book Release: The Spiritual World of Ancient Israel and Greece

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Now Available!

For those who love to read the biblical and historical research behind my novels, you are going to absolutely love this new book release.

Stay tuned, because I will be announcing the release of my next novel set Judah Maccabee within the next week or so.

What Was God Doing Between the Old and New Testaments?

There was a four-hundred-year gap between the last Old Testament prophet and the New Testament arrival of Jesus Christ. It’s called the Intertestamental period.

What many people don’t realize is that there were some very significant things happening and they were related to the Bible and its prophecies as described by the prophet Daniel.

This book explores some of the biblical and historical meaning of it all.

This book contains the biblical and historical research behind Godawa’s novels Judah Maccabee: Parts 1&2, of the series Chronicles of the Watchers.

But don’t worry, you don’t have to read the Judah Maccabee novels to get the tremendous biblical value out of this book.

Fascinating Biblical Things You Will Learn:

• What is the Septuagint and why is it important?
• What are the books of the Apocrypha and should they be in the Bible?
• What are the Books of Maccabees about?
• What is the origin of the Jewish festival Hanukkah and why isn’t it in the Bible?
• Why was God silent during the Intertestamental period?
• Was God absent from the temple during this time?
• How was Hellenism so significant an influence on Judaism and Christianity?
• Are the female warrior Amazons of Greek myth real?
• How does the story of the Maccabees fulfill prophecies of Daniel?
• The shocking truth of how Greek myth borrowed from Jewish/Semitic religion.
• How the Greek pantheon fits into the biblical concept of gods of the nations.
• What is the Abomination of Desolation in the book of Daniel?
• How is the Abomination of Desolation quoted by Jesus Christ different?
• And much more!

Get the Spiritual World of Ancient Israel and Greece on Kindle or paperback at Amazon here

Get the LARGE PRINT Edition here.

Brian Godawa
Author, Chronicles of the Nephilim
Chronicles of the Apocalypse
Chronicles of the Watchers

Cyber Monday Sale Ends Tonight: 99¢ Tyrant: Rise of the Beast on Kindle

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99¢ Cyber Monday Sale Ends Tonight!

Most novels on Revelation speculate about how it all ends. Now read how it all began.

The origin story of the Book of Revelation in the first century.

 What in the world was going on when John had his visions of apocalypse?

A.D. 64. Alexander, a Jewish doctor loyal to Rome, has his life turned upside down when the evil emperor Nero Caesar launches a horrific persecution of Christians.

When Nero discovers that an apostle has written a secret apocalypse about the end of the world, he orders a Roman warrior to hunt down the scroll, destroy it, and kill the author.

But a bold Christian woman named Cassandra holds a dark secret that opens the door to a world of spiritual warfare they’re not ready to face.

It will lead them to the holy city of Jerusalem and to the true meaning of the apocalypse.

It will change their world forever. And yours.

 Chronicles of the Apocalypse is an edge-of-your-seat action-packed supernatural epic Bible series written by respected Christian author Brian Godawa.

It all starts with Book One, Tyrant: Rise of the Beast. NOW ON SALE FOR ONLY 99¢.

If you are looking for a novel series completely different than Left Behind, start reading Tyrant: Rise of the Beast right now!

Click Here to get the novel on Kindle

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.

Watch or listen here

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.

Listen or watch here

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!

Watch Here

A Defense of Michael Heiser Against Slanderous Accusations

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The late Michael Heiser and his teachings have recently come under fire by a group of folks who recently released a 2.5 hour video making erroneous assertions about him and his teachings. We gathered a high-octane panel of those most familiar with Heiser’s teachings in a civil theological rebuttal to these claims. This was a great podcast where I got to share alot in defending Mike. Giant Steps Podcast with Doug Van Dorn. Watch or Listen Here

Iron and Myth Podcast: Azazel, Lilith, and other Demonic Creatures in the Bible

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One of the mysteries of the Bible is why there are no accounts of priests or prophets casting out demons. Why is that?

This is odd because the pagan neighbors of the Israelites knew about demons and had an entire library of rituals and spells for casting them out. 

And in the early 1st century, Jesus and the apostles had their hands full casting demons out of people all over Judea and the Mediterranean world.

Joining us to explore the presence of demonic entities in the Old Testament and their connection to ancient pagan deities is our monthly Iron and Myth crew: Doug Van Dorn (www.douglasvandorn.com), author of Giants: Sons of the Gods, Dr. Judd Burton (www.BurtonBeyond.net), director of The Institute of Biblical Anthropology, and Brian Godawa (www.Godawa.com), best-selling author of Chronicles of the Nephilim, Chronicles of the Watchers, and the theological thriller Cruel Logic.

We discuss various passages and linguistic connections that suggest the existence of demons in the Hebrew Bible. We also delve into the significance of the desert as a place associated with chaos and demonic activity.

The conversation touches on the rituals and practices related to demons, including the naming and mocking of these entities.

We conclude with an examination of Azazel and the connection between the demonic realm and the wilderness.

The conversation explores the presence of supernatural entities in ancient texts and their connection to demonic activity.

Listen or watch here