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Epic Order of the Seven #6
The Fire, the Revelation and the Fall
Paul’s third missionary journey is underway as he heads to Ephesus where he’ll establish a ministry base for Asia, and as Max, Liz and Nigel work behind the scenes to make vital connections, uncover plots and inspire the formation of a New Testament. Little does Paul realize that his letters to the Philippians, Romans, and Corinthians will become the seminal letters of the Christian faith. Reunited with Dr. Luke, Paul uncovers a plot on his life by the Jews yet boldly travels on to Jerusalem where he is arrested and imprisoned in Caesarea for two years. Luke takes advantage of this time to interview Mary, John and other eyewitnesses of Jesus to capture in his journalthe greatest story ever told. All the while murder plots and power struggles abound in Rome with the rise of the infamous Nero as emperor.
When Paul finally appeals to Caesar before Governor Festus, so begins a treacherous voyage to Rome and a surprising encounter with the next generation of the Roman family of Antonius, Julius the Roman
Centurion. After months at sea and a harrowing shipwreck on Malta, Paul arrives in Rome yet must spend two years under house arrest before his trial before Emperor Nero. Julius arranges for his brother
Theophilus to be Paul’s legal counsel in Rome, and Luke writes two letters (Luke and Acts) to help him prepare Paul’s case. Hope abounds when Nero releases Paul and drops the charges of the Jews. He is finally free to continue his mission to spread the good news of Jesus. But the Enemy has other plans, and manifests once more as the evil lion Lucifer to come after the Christians. A wave of persecution sweeps across the
Roman Empire as believers are forced underground and face horrific death through Nero’s cruel whims or in the arena with lions. Peter and Paul are finally arrested and sentenced to death in Rome, but not before they write several last letters to strengthen the church. Nero’s excesses spell his doom, and a new era of emperors is ushered in with the rise of the Flavian Dynasty. With the rise of Domitian comes increased persecution of the church and the exile of John on Patmos. He laments being the last remaining disciple but his hope is restored by the Revelation and release from Patmos.
This heart-gripping, action-packed adventure concludes a two-book saga that brings to life the events of Acts and the birth of Christianity while showing how each book of the New Testament came to be.
When Paul finally appeals to Caesar before Governor Festus, so begins a treacherous voyage to Rome and a surprising encounter with the next generation of the Roman family of Antonius, Julius the Roman
Centurion. After months at sea and a harrowing shipwreck on Malta, Paul arrives in Rome yet must spend two years under house arrest before his trial before Emperor Nero. Julius arranges for his brother
Theophilus to be Paul’s legal counsel in Rome, and Luke writes two letters (Luke and Acts) to help him prepare Paul’s case. Hope abounds when Nero releases Paul and drops the charges of the Jews. He is finally free to continue his mission to spread the good news of Jesus. But the Enemy has other plans, and manifests once more as the evil lion Lucifer to come after the Christians. A wave of persecution sweeps across the
Roman Empire as believers are forced underground and face horrific death through Nero’s cruel whims or in the arena with lions. Peter and Paul are finally arrested and sentenced to death in Rome, but not before they write several last letters to strengthen the church. Nero’s excesses spell his doom, and a new era of emperors is ushered in with the rise of the Flavian Dynasty. With the rise of Domitian comes increased persecution of the church and the exile of John on Patmos. He laments being the last remaining disciple but his hope is restored by the Revelation and release from Patmos.
This heart-gripping, action-packed adventure concludes a two-book saga that brings to life the events of Acts and the birth of Christianity while showing how each book of the New Testament came to be.
644 pages, Paperback
First published March 31, 2015
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About the author
Jenny L. Cote
27 books159 followersAward winning author, speaker and producer Jenny L. Cote developed an early passion for God, history and young people, and beautifully blends these passions together in her two fantasy fiction series, The Amazing Tales of Max and Liz® and Epic Order of the Seven®. Likened to C.S. Lewis by book reviewers and bloggers, Jenny L. Cote opens up the world of creative writing for students of all ages and reading levels through fun, highly interactive workshops. Jenny has appeared to over 30,000 students at lower, middle, high school and universities in the US and abroad. Jenny's passion for research has taken her to London (with unprecedented access to Handel House Museum to write in Handel's composing room), Oxford (to stay in the home of C.S. Lewis, 'the Kilns', and interview Lewis' secretary, Walter Hooper), Ireland, Paris, Normandy, Rome, Israel, and Egypt. Her books are available online and in stores around the world, as well as in multiple e-book formats (Kindle, Nook, etc.). Jenny holds two marketing degrees from the University of Georgia and Georgia State University. She lives in Roswell, Georgia, with her family.
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January 27, 2015
Max and Liz's adventures continue as the help Paul, Peter, and John write the rest of the New Testament. The 6th book by Jenny L. Cote did not disappoint, she continues to beautifully weave history and fiction.
June 8, 2015
Such an epic book!!! It made me want to go re-read the New Testament and look more closely at certain passages. I will never, ever, stop reading this series.
October 16, 2020
Summary: The Fire, The Revelation, and the Fall covers the events from the last part of Acts all the way to the rise of Rome and the fall of Jerusalem and the persecution of the early church. The flame of the early church is lit, but will it be smothered by persecution? The newest Roman emperors are no plaything. They have invented the most cruel forms of torture....and they're using them on the Christians. The flame of their faith is flickering, and it's up to the trusty Epic Order of the Seven to help keep it burning. Peril, secrets, and mystery pave the way for the fall of Jerusalem. All roads lead to Rome, and this story is no exception. But what exactly awaits in Rome? For Liz, Max, and Nigel, who are with Paul, does Rome mean liberty from his chains? Or does it mean certain death?
Worldviews: Jenny L. Cote is a Christian author, and I found nothing theologically wrong or chronologically incorrect.
There was some immorality, such as the gladatorial games and the Christian-Judean executions, a young boy running away from his home, but these were all pictured in a very Christian like worldview.
Now, there was another prominent worldview depicted here, and that is the Roman one. There were quite a few scenes mentioning Roman gods and that stuff, but it was represented as the pagan worldview. Also, there was the whole scene when Herod thought he was God and then was struck with worms. Basically all the stuff you read about in Acts.
Foul Language: None that I know of or remember.
Violence: There was some. Nothing super bloody, there were some descriptions of executions, animals fighting, humans fighting animals, etc, but it's not super gory.
Romance: There were some ladies flirting with Leonitus when they were at the pre gladatorial game party. Nothing inappropriate.
Alcohol: There was some mention of drinking wine, and Nero passed out after a party that involved lots of drinking, but that’s it.
Rating and recommended age level: I’m going to rate this 4.5 stars! So close to 5, but the reason I’m keeping it at 4.5 is because I like The Roman, The Twelve, and The King better.......Don’t get me wrong, I still love it! It's my second favorite. As for my recommended age level, I’m going to say 10-11+. This is very age appropriate, and is very good for properly teaching the Christian worldview vs. the other pagan worldviews. I love this one, and I highly recommend it.
Worldviews: Jenny L. Cote is a Christian author, and I found nothing theologically wrong or chronologically incorrect.
There was some immorality, such as the gladatorial games and the Christian-Judean executions, a young boy running away from his home, but these were all pictured in a very Christian like worldview.
Now, there was another prominent worldview depicted here, and that is the Roman one. There were quite a few scenes mentioning Roman gods and that stuff, but it was represented as the pagan worldview. Also, there was the whole scene when Herod thought he was God and then was struck with worms. Basically all the stuff you read about in Acts.
Foul Language: None that I know of or remember.
Violence: There was some. Nothing super bloody, there were some descriptions of executions, animals fighting, humans fighting animals, etc, but it's not super gory.
Romance: There were some ladies flirting with Leonitus when they were at the pre gladatorial game party. Nothing inappropriate.
Alcohol: There was some mention of drinking wine, and Nero passed out after a party that involved lots of drinking, but that’s it.
Rating and recommended age level: I’m going to rate this 4.5 stars! So close to 5, but the reason I’m keeping it at 4.5 is because I like The Roman, The Twelve, and The King better.......Don’t get me wrong, I still love it! It's my second favorite. As for my recommended age level, I’m going to say 10-11+. This is very age appropriate, and is very good for properly teaching the Christian worldview vs. the other pagan worldviews. I love this one, and I highly recommend it.
March 30, 2015
I don't know if the book has come out yet, but look out for my name as an advanced reader for the fire the revelation and the fall. I just LOVED this book. TOTALLY SWAWESOME! ( mix of swag, super, & awesome)
March 27, 2025
Reading about the early church persecutions really made me grateful that we can serve Jesus freely today. It also made me think about other countries who are being persecuted for Christ. An amazing book about Paul, the Apostles, and the Way ( the early church ). I sort of felt sad and happy in different parts of the book that I cannot explain ( if you know what I mean? ) . The author really made the book of Acts come to life!
October 5, 2017
The Fire, The Revelation, and The Fall was an amazing book. Written by Jenny L. Cotes, this book is about seven immortal animals who travel through biblical history on missions for the Maker. The animals meet several important biblical people including John, Paul, Mary Mother of Jesus, and other disciples of Christ. The animals travel mostly through the New Testament of the Bible, similar to a bible put in novel form. The book is sixth in it’s series, The Epic Order of The Seven, and is the final book in it’s series as well. It’s characters include Liz, an intelligent, petite black cat from Normandy, France, Al, a plump, humorous cat from Ireland, Kate, a sweet West Highland Terrier from Scotland, Max, a brave Scottish Terrier from Scotland, Nigel, a smart, polite mouse from England, Claire, a kindhearted lamb from Israel, and Gillamon, a wise mountain goat from Scotland. Claire and Gillamon usually guide the other animals along and are the leaders of the seven, while the other five animals complete missions on earth, yet all seven animals are immortal. This particular book explores the end of the biblical New Testament, particularly the books of Acts, Romans, and Revelation along with numerous letters to the seven churches. The book was a wonderful book full of history, excitement, and memorable moments.
December 4, 2025
Inspires my curiosity, impassions me for Christ, intrigues me toward historical events and people, takes a while to read but still hate it when I'm done and I have to say goodbye to the sweet creatures that guide the stories. Fantastic books, great author, not just a kid series. I have absolutely loved every single one!
October 3, 2017
Absolutely excellent series for adults and kids alike...Jenny Cote, you have a gift...thank you for sharing it with us in your unique way allowing the Bible and early church come alive with your pen!
November 21, 2024
Too many disturbing details of executions...I remember reading this once as a teen and am still scarred by certain descriptions. Sadly, I would not recommend, which is a shame because the series was so wonderful!
April 22, 2024
So much history and insight into what took place in order for the Bible to come together. Yes, it is fiction but it is filled with Scripture and what might have been. Amazing read.
November 2, 2015
In my opinion, there is no better way to get kids excited about reading the Bible than to introduce them to Jenny L. Cote's Epic Order of the Seven and The Amazing tales of Max and Liz series. Jenny weaves a fantastic narrative following the lives of Noah, Paul, Daniel, Jesus and many more through the eyes of their animal companions in a way that engages children and adults alike.
As you can tell, I'm a big fan, and will continue to be despite this latest book not quite measuring up to my expectations...
First, the good: the story of the life of Paul was riveting and made me see the early church in a whole new light! I have now been inspired to read through all the letters of the New Testament and see them with a new perspective. Being somewhat of a history buff, I also love the way Jenny is able to include famous historical figures and events like Alexander the Great and the Fire of Rome without dragging down the plot or making the narrative sound like a textbook. I also loved the tie-in with Telemachus in the beginning and end (which, of course, made me cry)!
Now, my problems with this book: Although I love the Epic Order of the Seven team, they're starting to feel....stale. I can almost predict in any situation what the animals will say and how they will react (Liz with some intellectual insight, Nigel's cheesy British expression, Al's goofy misinterpretation, etc). Not to mention, my favorite character, Kate, barely making an appearance until the last few chapters! Also, what's up with Gillamon and Clarie showing up every other page? It makes them seem to me less like heavenly guides to more like supernatural sidekicks with fun shape-shifting abilities.
Now I know all this might come off as a little harsh, but The Fire, the Revolution, and the Fall just did not meet up to the standard I've come to expect from Jenny L. Cote's books. However, it did not by any means ruin the series for me and I wait with bated breath for the next book to come out!
As you can tell, I'm a big fan, and will continue to be despite this latest book not quite measuring up to my expectations...
First, the good: the story of the life of Paul was riveting and made me see the early church in a whole new light! I have now been inspired to read through all the letters of the New Testament and see them with a new perspective. Being somewhat of a history buff, I also love the way Jenny is able to include famous historical figures and events like Alexander the Great and the Fire of Rome without dragging down the plot or making the narrative sound like a textbook. I also loved the tie-in with Telemachus in the beginning and end (which, of course, made me cry)!
Now, my problems with this book: Although I love the Epic Order of the Seven team, they're starting to feel....stale. I can almost predict in any situation what the animals will say and how they will react (Liz with some intellectual insight, Nigel's cheesy British expression, Al's goofy misinterpretation, etc). Not to mention, my favorite character, Kate, barely making an appearance until the last few chapters! Also, what's up with Gillamon and Clarie showing up every other page? It makes them seem to me less like heavenly guides to more like supernatural sidekicks with fun shape-shifting abilities.
Now I know all this might come off as a little harsh, but The Fire, the Revolution, and the Fall just did not meet up to the standard I've come to expect from Jenny L. Cote's books. However, it did not by any means ruin the series for me and I wait with bated breath for the next book to come out!
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