Tyrant: Rise of the Beast (Chronicles of the Apocalypse) - Softcover

Godawa, Brian

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1942858256 ISBN 13: 9781942858256

Publisher: Embedded Pictures Publishing, 2017

Synopsis

The Origin Story of the Book of Revelation

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

Ancient Rome, 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.

Tyrant: Rise of the Beast is Book 1 in the shocking controversial series Chronicles of the Apocalypse.It’s an edge-of-your-seat action-packed supernatural epic, written by Brian Godawa, respected Christian and best-selling Biblical author.

Spiritual Warfare, Angels and Demons

The human story is not the only one in the book of Revelation or in this series. Chronicles of the Apocalypse shows the evil plans of Satan and his fallen angels the Watchers masquerading as gods of the nations at war. This gang of demons is not going down easily.

EXTRA BONUS: Historical and Biblical Facts Behind the Fiction

The novel is over 300 pages with an additional 100 pages of endnotes. You’ll get extensive research with each chapter that proves the historical fulfillment of the book of Revelation depicted in this novel. The story draws from ancient Roman, Christian and Jewish sources for the events surrounding the destruction of Jerusalem and the temple in the first century.

About this title

About the Author

Brian Godawa is an award-winning Hollywood screenwriter (To End All Wars), a controversial movie and culture blogger (www.Godawa.com), an internationally known teacher on faith, worldviews and storytelling (Hollywood Worldviews), a best-selling Amazon author of Biblical fiction (Chronicles of the Nephilim), and provocative theology (God Against the gods). His obsession with God, movies and worldviews, results in theological storytelling that blows your mind while inspiring your soul. And he's not exaggerating.

Review

"Left Behind was a highly successful novelization of the dispensational understanding of Revelation. Godawa's fictional portrayal of the actual history behind Revelation deserves to enjoy the same level of success. He has done his historical research and exegetical spadework in providing us with a fictional but historically faithful story of the drama of the Book of Revelation. From Nero's first imperial persecution of the early church to John's writing of Revelation about the destruction of Jerusalem shortly thereafter, Tyrant weaves a fascinating tale of the last days of the Old Covenant in the first century with compelling, gritty, biblical reality." Kenneth L. Gentry Jr. Th.D.Author, The Divorce of Israel: A Redemptive-Historical Interpretation of Revelation
"One of the best ways to teach history is to develop a fictional story around actual events. The most famous example is Lew Wallace's Ben-Hur. The redemptive core of the story was enveloped by the tragedy and redemption of Judah Ben-Hur and his family as they encountered the crucified Christ. Brian Godawa has done something similar with his Novel Tyrant. The story of the tyrannical reign of Nero Caesar is told against the background of people who would have been impacted by the bloody decrees and excesses of this madman. If you're looking for some great history with compelling storytelling, you need to read Tyrant. You'll also learn the role of this beast of a ruler plays in God's prophetic timetable. --Gary DeMarAuthor, Last Days Madness: Obsession of the Modern Church
"I used to wonder why the Lord hadn't returned yet, especially growing up with the constant date setting of 1988, '89, '94, '96, Y2K, and '12 that were all supposed to see the Rapture. Then, several years ago, I discovered a completely different interpretation that no one had told me even existed. That's why I was so thrilled to see Brian's Tyrant: Rise of the Beast, which continues his historical fiction thrill-ride begun in the Nephilim Chronicles, now focusing on the end of the New Testament era and the prophecies Christ makes about return in judgment upon that generation. Though he and I both confess Christ is still going to return bodily in our own future, I can only wish I had this series of books to give to people years ago."--Douglas Van DornPastor of the Reformed Baptist Church of Northern ColoradoAuthor of Giants: Sons of the Gods and The Unseen Realm: Q & A Companion
"Brian Godawa is not only a successful Hollywood screenwriter. He is an accomplished movie critic, author (both nonfiction and fiction), and astute student of the Bible and theology. Tyrant: Rise of the Beast is a page-turner set in the first century A.D. when Satan and his minions were actively assaulting the fledgling church. The theology underlying this novel is not the pop End Times theology to which we've grown tiresomely accustomed. Rather, it is based on the pervasive supernatural worldview that we encounter on every page of the Bible. It's not that Godawa doesn't write about the End Times. It's simply that he knows when the End Times really occurred and how and why they really ended. Understanding that sequence is what makes this novel sizzle with suspense and anticipation.--P. Andrew SandlinFounder & President, Center for Cultural Leadership

"A breathless and gritty tale crafted with skill and tension."Doug Overmyer
"Brilliantly brings to life the supernatural worldview inherent in the Scriptures."
Marc D. Wilson
"Entertaining, gut-wrenching, gritty, enlightening, and fun. I highly recommend it."
Bryan Byars
"Godawa has managed to weave imagination, scholarship and theology into an enjoyable and fast moving tale that delights, challenges, and informs."
S.L. Love
"The author wrote the character of God so amazingly, it made me fall in love with God even more."
Johanna Chan
"Godawa's first century is rooted in the depravity of Rome, the steadfastness of the Christians trying to survive, and the unseen demonic forces orchestrating the demise of God's Children."Jonathan R. Mills
"I recommend this book, no matter your eschatological view."
Con, Amazon Reviewer
"What do you get when you combine Hollywood screenwriting talent with biblical and historical literacy? Brian Godawa's "Chronicles of the Apocalypse."
Michael K. Beidler
"This man knows how to write and keep you hooked! Adventure, love, evil, and selfless heroism. Excellent, excellent, excellent!!!!"
Joshua B. Haines
"Tyrant clarified a lot of things about the Book of Revelation for me that used to be pretty confusing."
Zoriana, Amazon Reviewer
"As a Bible scholar I highly recommend this as a source for understanding Revelation; written in the genre of historical fiction."
Douglas R. Krump

Edition details

• Publisher: Embedded Pictures Publishing
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 1942858256
• ISBN 13: 9781942858256
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 454