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Chronicles of the Apocalypse #1
Tyrant: Rise of the Beast
The Origin Story of the Book of RevelationWhat 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.
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 DemonsThe 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 Historical and Biblical Facts Behind the FictionThe 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.
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.
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 DemonsThe 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 Historical and Biblical Facts Behind the FictionThe 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.
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110 books385 followersBrian Godawa has been a professional filmmaker, writer, and designer for over 20 years. His creative versatility was born of a passion for both intellect and imagination, both left-brain and right-brain. The result: Brian is an artisan of word, image, and story that engages heart, mind, and soul. Just think, "Renaissance Man."
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May 2, 2020
As someone who is highly studied in 1st century Palestine & Rome, as well as early Christianity, this book was more than a "goodie bag" for theology nerds. It was a treasure trove expositing the Apocalypse of Jesus Christ from the Preterist perspective. Additionally, Brian Godawa is well versed in the "Divine Council Worldview" of the Bible that has recently come in vogue through the work of Dr. Michael Heiser. That, along with a plot that gives lives, personalities, and motives to notorious historical characters like Josephus, Nero Caesar, Simon bar Giora, and John of Giscala, made for a real treat.
I especially enjoyed the various scenes in which characters dispute over some point of theology from a Christian preacher or epistle, wherein the author has a Jew or Christian explain the meaning and symbolism. It opens the reader's mind to understanding the Biblical and 2nd Temple worldviews in ways decidedly more effective than basic didactic teaching could hope to be.
I fault the book only in that the writing was a little juvenile at times. Several of the evil characters (both human and demonic) seemed to have the depth of a Dragon Ball Z villain with regard to their motives and, of course, their quintessential "diabolical laughter". In addition one scene portrayed a group of archangels bickering during a battle like kids. It reminded me of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles more than anything. I found it denigrated what should be characters of fear and awesomeness.
That said, the historical and theological "goodies" more than make up for the sometimes juvenile writing. This book is incredibly well researched, with over 122 pages of footnotes for his sources. Those in themselves are a joy to read through. In the end, I enjoyed this book much more than I was expecting. I am usually aversive to historical fiction, but this was such a satisfying read. I plan to move on to the sequels.
I especially enjoyed the various scenes in which characters dispute over some point of theology from a Christian preacher or epistle, wherein the author has a Jew or Christian explain the meaning and symbolism. It opens the reader's mind to understanding the Biblical and 2nd Temple worldviews in ways decidedly more effective than basic didactic teaching could hope to be.
I fault the book only in that the writing was a little juvenile at times. Several of the evil characters (both human and demonic) seemed to have the depth of a Dragon Ball Z villain with regard to their motives and, of course, their quintessential "diabolical laughter". In addition one scene portrayed a group of archangels bickering during a battle like kids. It reminded me of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles more than anything. I found it denigrated what should be characters of fear and awesomeness.
That said, the historical and theological "goodies" more than make up for the sometimes juvenile writing. This book is incredibly well researched, with over 122 pages of footnotes for his sources. Those in themselves are a joy to read through. In the end, I enjoyed this book much more than I was expecting. I am usually aversive to historical fiction, but this was such a satisfying read. I plan to move on to the sequels.
February 23, 2017
Brian Godawa is one of my favorite authors & does a great job with this first installment of his new series.
The book is based on a preterist belief that the book of Revelation was not written for the future church, but was written for the church present at that time, with the Roman Emperor Nero being the Beast.
I have never held these beliefs myself, but was open to reading about it & am interested to see where the author will take the story in the next two books.
This series is related to his other series, The Chronicles of the Nephilim, and we do see the Watchers in this story, particularly Apollyon (which is actually the deity Satan was choosing to represent at that time in the story), as well as the angelic and what was taking place in the spirit behind the scenes.
Overall I think this is a great start to a great series. There are some fairly gruesome parts as this story does accurately show Nero's depravity and evil in the way he not only lived, but how he persecuted Christians. Some parts were very hard to read.
I would like to see a little more of the miraculous told as well in these stories because there are so many testimonies during that time of God delivering the Christians as a testimony to the enemy. I've read where their hands we're smashed but not broken & all kinds of ways they were tortured but not hurt. It was briefly mentioned about John being boiled alive but not killed.
Also more of the stories of how they sang while they were being tortured and killed. I believe there is a certain grace God provides to those who are martyred for His Name, so I just think it would be kind of cool to see some of those stories told mixed in as well.
Looking forward to the next books!
The book is based on a preterist belief that the book of Revelation was not written for the future church, but was written for the church present at that time, with the Roman Emperor Nero being the Beast.
I have never held these beliefs myself, but was open to reading about it & am interested to see where the author will take the story in the next two books.
This series is related to his other series, The Chronicles of the Nephilim, and we do see the Watchers in this story, particularly Apollyon (which is actually the deity Satan was choosing to represent at that time in the story), as well as the angelic and what was taking place in the spirit behind the scenes.
Overall I think this is a great start to a great series. There are some fairly gruesome parts as this story does accurately show Nero's depravity and evil in the way he not only lived, but how he persecuted Christians. Some parts were very hard to read.
I would like to see a little more of the miraculous told as well in these stories because there are so many testimonies during that time of God delivering the Christians as a testimony to the enemy. I've read where their hands we're smashed but not broken & all kinds of ways they were tortured but not hurt. It was briefly mentioned about John being boiled alive but not killed.
Also more of the stories of how they sang while they were being tortured and killed. I believe there is a certain grace God provides to those who are martyred for His Name, so I just think it would be kind of cool to see some of those stories told mixed in as well.
Looking forward to the next books!
March 13, 2017
Phenomenal!!
Brian Godawa's fiction is a shot of theological steroids to the head!! From the first paragraph of this book we see a historical fiction book that grabs you and will not let you go. He pumps this book full of historical events (clearly illuminating the book of Revelation) that are so incredible and painful all at the same time. The martyrs, Nero, the fire, Paul and Peter, in heart wrenching detail. Combine that with a unique and thought provoking interpretation on the book of Revelation. Don't get me wrong this is not a stodgy (even though I love them) theology book it is a rip roaring adventure full of Watchers (demons sorta), fighting, political intrigue and just plain old good storytelling. I may not (I don't know because Godawa is making me reassess) agree with his interpretation (so far or yet) but he does it in such an amazing way that makes for good entertainment. Highest recommendation!!!!
Brian Godawa's fiction is a shot of theological steroids to the head!! From the first paragraph of this book we see a historical fiction book that grabs you and will not let you go. He pumps this book full of historical events (clearly illuminating the book of Revelation) that are so incredible and painful all at the same time. The martyrs, Nero, the fire, Paul and Peter, in heart wrenching detail. Combine that with a unique and thought provoking interpretation on the book of Revelation. Don't get me wrong this is not a stodgy (even though I love them) theology book it is a rip roaring adventure full of Watchers (demons sorta), fighting, political intrigue and just plain old good storytelling. I may not (I don't know because Godawa is making me reassess) agree with his interpretation (so far or yet) but he does it in such an amazing way that makes for good entertainment. Highest recommendation!!!!
January 1, 2022
Good story, bad description of the people.
Of course I understand that this is fiction, however Brian always gives us an explanation for things that he knew most would have questions about. He never explains why all the characters are described as European in features. Noah, his wife, Abraham and Sarah, David and Abigail, Rahab, Joshua, all the Hebrews are all described as being Caucasian. Now, I'm no history expert, but if you'd like us to believe that you did a ton of research to support your writings,please include the research you found that said all the people, save the Kush are Caucasian. Did the move to Europe later??? How did they maintain such light skin and blonde hair, red hair, green and or blue eyes in the area of the world you say this all took place in???
Of course I understand that this is fiction, however Brian always gives us an explanation for things that he knew most would have questions about. He never explains why all the characters are described as European in features. Noah, his wife, Abraham and Sarah, David and Abigail, Rahab, Joshua, all the Hebrews are all described as being Caucasian. Now, I'm no history expert, but if you'd like us to believe that you did a ton of research to support your writings,please include the research you found that said all the people, save the Kush are Caucasian. Did the move to Europe later??? How did they maintain such light skin and blonde hair, red hair, green and or blue eyes in the area of the world you say this all took place in???
June 28, 2021
Really Amazing
When I read the "Left Behind" series several years ago I was fascinated by the story and was so grateful to be drawn into further interest in my faith in Jesus Christ. I began reading the Bible again and studying scriptures. I never came to any real conclusions, but I truly appreciated the promptings of the Spirit. Now Tyrant gives me a different perspective which I am really rocking out on. It seems more likely. I'll have to read the rest to know for sure.
When I read the "Left Behind" series several years ago I was fascinated by the story and was so grateful to be drawn into further interest in my faith in Jesus Christ. I began reading the Bible again and studying scriptures. I never came to any real conclusions, but I truly appreciated the promptings of the Spirit. Now Tyrant gives me a different perspective which I am really rocking out on. It seems more likely. I'll have to read the rest to know for sure.
May 24, 2025
Though Tyrant is “Christian Fantasy”, Godawa’s deep research and copious footnotes anchor the story firmly in historical facts. Depending upon your view of eschatology, you will be inclined to either dismiss it (if you are a futurist—claiming it’s not biblical though it has stronger biblical roots than Dispensational sensationalism) or embrace the story as well-presented historical fiction based on the internal evidence of the Bible itself and historical facts (if you are rooted in the Preterist or Partial Preterist camp).
I do not generally read much historical, biblical fiction but this book pulled me in. With so much fiction being published to push the futurist, Dispensational, Left Behind narrative, I was skeptical about another “end times” narrative. This book surprised me. Accepting Jesus’ actual timeframe of “soon” and “this generation” literally placing the “end times” at the termination of the Old Covenant and the birth of the New Covenant, I was pleased to find a creative, well-written story that entertained and informed while presenting the spiritual battle behind the physical outworkings of the persecution of early Christians by both the Jews and the Romans.
I look forward to continuing this series.
I do not generally read much historical, biblical fiction but this book pulled me in. With so much fiction being published to push the futurist, Dispensational, Left Behind narrative, I was skeptical about another “end times” narrative. This book surprised me. Accepting Jesus’ actual timeframe of “soon” and “this generation” literally placing the “end times” at the termination of the Old Covenant and the birth of the New Covenant, I was pleased to find a creative, well-written story that entertained and informed while presenting the spiritual battle behind the physical outworkings of the persecution of early Christians by both the Jews and the Romans.
I look forward to continuing this series.
August 17, 2023
I read Noah Primeval from Godawa's first series. I liked it a lot and thought I'd try his apocalypse series. This is the first in that series. It was OK, but not as exciting as the other series. I'll have to decide whether to try the next in the series.
A different approach to Revelation than what I was expecting.
What in the world was going on when John had his visions of apocalypse?
Ancient Rome, AD 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.
A different approach to Revelation than what I was expecting.
What in the world was going on when John had his visions of apocalypse?
Ancient Rome, AD 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.
August 19, 2018
Fun and educational. This first installment of Brian Godawa's Chronicles Of The Apocalypse series tells a story that is a mixture of fact and fiction. Your nose will be stuck in this book (or, in my case, glued to the Amazon Fire screen) as you go through the story of the fulfillment of the biblical prophesies marking the end of the Jewish age. I say it's fun and educational because (1) it's a thrilling story. Like most great novels, it was like a movie or mini series being played out in my mind's eye. (2) Educational, because you'll learn theology and history as you go through it. During my first read, I learned that Nero was actually blonde, had blue eyes, and had a raspy voice. When I saw his character bio at the beginning, I thought this was merely a creative part of Godawa's, but then I looked at one of his footnotes and found that the historian Suetonius actually desribes Nero's appearance for us. I also learned that Nero purposefully chose to burn Rome down on July 19th because July 19th was the date that Rome burned down a previous time centuries prior. I did not know that before reading this novel.
What I also liked about this series is that the demons had a role to play in the story. Far too often I forget that demons are at work in their war against the people of God. "Out of side, out of mind" as the old adage goes. But Godawa made Satan and many of his fellow demons major characters in the story. Moreover, "The Divine Council Worldview" brought out of the sands of time by Michael S Heiser has clearly influenced this work, given that many of the demons are actually the idolatrous gods of the many nations (The Watchers).
I am really glad I read this book. I can't wait to see what Godawa has in store for me in the remaining books of this series.
What I also liked about this series is that the demons had a role to play in the story. Far too often I forget that demons are at work in their war against the people of God. "Out of side, out of mind" as the old adage goes. But Godawa made Satan and many of his fellow demons major characters in the story. Moreover, "The Divine Council Worldview" brought out of the sands of time by Michael S Heiser has clearly influenced this work, given that many of the demons are actually the idolatrous gods of the many nations (The Watchers).
I am really glad I read this book. I can't wait to see what Godawa has in store for me in the remaining books of this series.
July 20, 2018
Confused with historic accuracy
Very entertaining and clever with the switch between the earthly and heavenly realms. However, I was distracted by a few things that did not ring true, or to my understanding of them. For one thing, the Apostle Paul was arrested in Jerusalem for violating a temple law, shipwrecked on his way to Rome, and was in fact, beheaded there. There is no absolute evidence that the Apostle Peter was ever in Rome. In addition, infant baptism did not surface until the third century. Great job presenting pagan culture and the reprobate Nero. I look forward to the next book, but only when I have time to go without sleeping and eating in order to have my nose stuck nonstop in reading your book. Good read!
Very entertaining and clever with the switch between the earthly and heavenly realms. However, I was distracted by a few things that did not ring true, or to my understanding of them. For one thing, the Apostle Paul was arrested in Jerusalem for violating a temple law, shipwrecked on his way to Rome, and was in fact, beheaded there. There is no absolute evidence that the Apostle Peter was ever in Rome. In addition, infant baptism did not surface until the third century. Great job presenting pagan culture and the reprobate Nero. I look forward to the next book, but only when I have time to go without sleeping and eating in order to have my nose stuck nonstop in reading your book. Good read!
February 17, 2019
Ephesians 2:14
For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us;
Tikkun Olam: In Jewish teachings, any activity that improves the world, bringing it closer to the harmonious state for which it was created.
Tikkun olam implies that while the world is innately good, its Creator purposely left room for us to improve upon His work.
All human activities are opportunities to fulfill this mission, and every human being can be involved in tikkun olam—child or adult, student or entrepreneur, industrialist or artist, caregiver or salesperson, political activist or environmentalist, or just another one of us struggling to keep afloat.
I Like the use of "Angels and Demons," in the context of the series....
For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us;
Tikkun Olam: In Jewish teachings, any activity that improves the world, bringing it closer to the harmonious state for which it was created.
Tikkun olam implies that while the world is innately good, its Creator purposely left room for us to improve upon His work.
All human activities are opportunities to fulfill this mission, and every human being can be involved in tikkun olam—child or adult, student or entrepreneur, industrialist or artist, caregiver or salesperson, political activist or environmentalist, or just another one of us struggling to keep afloat.
I Like the use of "Angels and Demons," in the context of the series....
May 10, 2025
I really enjoyed this book. It was really unusual and creative in showing not only persons in the early Christian era, but spiritual beings at work behind the scenes. I really enjoyed the portrayal of Nero as a vain little man who saw himself as beautiful and talented, but was actually ugly, egotistical, and grotesque. It was very interesting to see the portrayals of Apollyon and Artemis and other spiritual beings as the evil deceiving spirits who are behind everything anti-God and anti-Christ. I was quite immersed in this book, and was sad to see that it was ended. The book had pages of footnotes and references; and I did refer to several of them. I recommend this book to those who want a Christian read that is a little bit different.
December 15, 2025
Brian Godawa is nothing if not meticulously studied. He plunges into his stories armed with deep research into the culture and history of ancient Rome. What was it like to watch Judea crumble beneath Rome’s heel? To witness the words of Jesus and the prophets unfolding before your very eyes? Too many Christians read the Book of Revelation as a roadmap to the end of the world rather than a timely warning to first-century believers. This story boldly embraces that perspective, carrying the reader through the fall of Israel alongside a group of unlikely followers of Jesus struggling to survive the coming holocaust. Here, the mystery of Revelation unfolds as a gripping tale of faith and endurance—set against both the brutality of Rome and the dark spiritual powers operating behind the scenes.
December 5, 2019
Finally it makes sense
Sin e 1978 I have been fascinated with Revelations. There are so many different interpretations, however, that I have always felt frustrated. My biggest frustration has been in trying to understand, why the mystery, and why the wait of thousands of years. How were we supposed to understand what John was saying when it was cloaked in vivid supernatural visions. This is the first book to finally unravel the confusion for me. It now makes sense in every way exactly what John was writing about. The abundance of references, and the comparison to Old Testiment writings has finally given me answers. I highly recommend this book.
Sin e 1978 I have been fascinated with Revelations. There are so many different interpretations, however, that I have always felt frustrated. My biggest frustration has been in trying to understand, why the mystery, and why the wait of thousands of years. How were we supposed to understand what John was saying when it was cloaked in vivid supernatural visions. This is the first book to finally unravel the confusion for me. It now makes sense in every way exactly what John was writing about. The abundance of references, and the comparison to Old Testiment writings has finally given me answers. I highly recommend this book.
October 4, 2017
I enjoyed this novelization of "end times" as seen through the eyes of a preterist interpretation of end times prophecy. I also learned some really fascinating historical facts or literary findings from the footnotes that the author provides. One thing that bugged me is that Godawa jumps perspectives quite frequently, and often multiple times within the same scene. This is a little confusing and jarring at times, but overall the story is very compelling and the action moves you forward.
April 4, 2021
Very Informative
I enjoyed this book more for the extensive bibliography than the poetic prose. So, if you are a history buff - you’ll love this book for that. At the same time, I felt the author did a good job of developing the characters. I was able to form a pretty clear picture of who they might have been like. I had no idea Nero was the way the author presented him! I’m definitely purchasing the next book in the series.
I enjoyed this book more for the extensive bibliography than the poetic prose. So, if you are a history buff - you’ll love this book for that. At the same time, I felt the author did a good job of developing the characters. I was able to form a pretty clear picture of who they might have been like. I had no idea Nero was the way the author presented him! I’m definitely purchasing the next book in the series.
October 14, 2021
Brian Godawa has definitely earned my trust as a storyteller after the Chronicles of the Nephilim and the wonderful climax that is Jesus Triumphant. He needed my trust, too-- it took over 1/3 of the way through this story to introduce human characters I could attach enough to to move the story along! Otherwise Mastema/Apollyon/Satan is presented so much I was beginning to wonder if Godawa was pulling a Dante!
No doubt this series will be good, but it's a slower start
No doubt this series will be good, but it's a slower start
November 16, 2021
This book is Godawa’s imaginative first century setting for the book of Revelation.
I give him an “A” for effort, a 3.5 for the story (a bit uneven; and the petty bickering of two angels?!), and a 5 for the fantastic footnotes that inform his dramatic retelling.
Revelation had been so poorly understood having been hijacked by dispensation / futurist readings. Godawa’s book is a good imaginative recasting of the book in its original context.
Overall: 4 stars.
I give him an “A” for effort, a 3.5 for the story (a bit uneven; and the petty bickering of two angels?!), and a 5 for the fantastic footnotes that inform his dramatic retelling.
Revelation had been so poorly understood having been hijacked by dispensation / futurist readings. Godawa’s book is a good imaginative recasting of the book in its original context.
Overall: 4 stars.
January 13, 2022
This book gives a great introduction into the preterist view of revelation. It does so in a work of fiction. The author has numerous footnotes to support his viewpoints which is nice to see in a work of fiction. The story was easy reading and was a page turner. The author made a work of historical fiction quite exciting. Even if you take revelation from a futurist POV, I definitely recommend this book as a way to consider a different perspective. I will be starting book 2 in the series.
March 20, 2022
Brian Godawa is an excellent writer and he has made me a fan of historical fiction. While he and I do not subscribe to the same end times understanding, this series is another one that brings the Bible alive and exciting. I believe the movies of old men in long brown garb as pacifists are so far from truth and those days were much more like this series. I also appreciate the intertwining of all history .
October 11, 2023
Interesting Reading
This is a different perspective on the book of Revelation in the Bible. I enjoyed this 1st installment of this series and getting ready to read the next one. What I don't agree with is that I believe the book of Revelation is about future events and not about 1st century Rome. Everything else is very "page turning". The characters are very believable and its easy to follow Brian's writing style. Also all of the references are great.
This is a different perspective on the book of Revelation in the Bible. I enjoyed this 1st installment of this series and getting ready to read the next one. What I don't agree with is that I believe the book of Revelation is about future events and not about 1st century Rome. Everything else is very "page turning". The characters are very believable and its easy to follow Brian's writing style. Also all of the references are great.
November 11, 2023
My Musings
This certainly full of action! I enjoyed many aspects and the way the author presents his beliefs and interpretation of scriptures. My personal believe to live our lives with God's will as our center then whether the book of Revelation is referring to the past or the future I am ready. This book was a bit over the top for me, but I still enjoyed it. A satisfied reader!
This certainly full of action! I enjoyed many aspects and the way the author presents his beliefs and interpretation of scriptures. My personal believe to live our lives with God's will as our center then whether the book of Revelation is referring to the past or the future I am ready. This book was a bit over the top for me, but I still enjoyed it. A satisfied reader!
April 29, 2024
Tryant: Rise of the Beast - Book 1
An interesting dramatization of Biblical end-times prophesy. It is helpful if the reader is familiar with the actual Biblical writings and a bit of historical facts facts from the time of Nero and the Roman Empire. The brutality can not be exaggerated. If not, perhaps this will inspire additional research. The audible performance by the author, Brian Godawa, is well-done. - Mr.Bill
An interesting dramatization of Biblical end-times prophesy. It is helpful if the reader is familiar with the actual Biblical writings and a bit of historical facts facts from the time of Nero and the Roman Empire. The brutality can not be exaggerated. If not, perhaps this will inspire additional research. The audible performance by the author, Brian Godawa, is well-done. - Mr.Bill
June 9, 2020
Biblical fiction
Wow!! Breathtaking!! A fantastic start to what I can tell is going to be one fantastic series. If anyone thinks that the bible is boring or not for them, they haven't read Brian Godawa. And please don't skip over the end where he gives all his research. I feel so blessed by reading and learning and expanding my horizons in this way.
Wow!! Breathtaking!! A fantastic start to what I can tell is going to be one fantastic series. If anyone thinks that the bible is boring or not for them, they haven't read Brian Godawa. And please don't skip over the end where he gives all his research. I feel so blessed by reading and learning and expanding my horizons in this way.
April 20, 2024
Different viewpoints
I do appreciate seeing the worldview of the preterist, I still am not convinced. The story is very informative, there are tons of footnotes, but it's hard to get into. I am going to finish the series, it's important to see all sides when forming opinions, and I usually Godawa's explanations and ideas of things.
I do appreciate seeing the worldview of the preterist, I still am not convinced. The story is very informative, there are tons of footnotes, but it's hard to get into. I am going to finish the series, it's important to see all sides when forming opinions, and I usually Godawa's explanations and ideas of things.
June 7, 2017
Fiction but interesting
Most Bible scholars agree that the book of Revelation was not written until 90 AD, after the destruction of the temple. Thereby disproving his theory. However it is an entertaining story
Most Bible scholars agree that the book of Revelation was not written until 90 AD, after the destruction of the temple. Thereby disproving his theory. However it is an entertaining story
July 10, 2017
Nice piece of fiction.
I do like Godawa's use of biblical stories to flesh out his creation. I didn't like that in the endnotes he used his own books as documented proof like he wasn't the one writing the story, then in another used the third person.
I do like Godawa's use of biblical stories to flesh out his creation. I didn't like that in the endnotes he used his own books as documented proof like he wasn't the one writing the story, then in another used the third person.
November 16, 2021
Tyrant: Rise of the Beast book #1
I chose fives stars because this book took scriptures and really brought them to a better understanding of GOD'S word. Some of it was hard to read because of the atrocities described .
I continue on to book#2
I chose fives stars because this book took scriptures and really brought them to a better understanding of GOD'S word. Some of it was hard to read because of the atrocities described .
I continue on to book#2
February 16, 2025
TYRANT
Really enjoyed this book one Rise Of The Beast. Vivid characters and description of a time of terror for God's people. Love the reference bookmarks for further study. Well written.
Really enjoyed this book one Rise Of The Beast. Vivid characters and description of a time of terror for God's people. Love the reference bookmarks for further study. Well written.
April 29, 2025
Slow but persistent
It started kind of slow for me and I had a hard time continuing but I persisted and it got better. I'm truly interested in the rest of the books to see how it is played out. I've heard this view of the end of days before and thought it made sense.
It started kind of slow for me and I had a hard time continuing but I persisted and it got better. I'm truly interested in the rest of the books to see how it is played out. I've heard this view of the end of days before and thought it made sense.
November 8, 2025
Not what I expected
I assumed that this book would be in novel format similar to the Nephilum series. I didn’t really like the format used as I prefer the “parable” to the documentary.
I assumed that this book would be in novel format similar to the Nephilum series. I didn’t really like the format used as I prefer the “parable” to the documentary.
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