The Last Disciple:
EXILE IN EPHESUS
He awoke jailed in squalor…
Would he complete his final mission?
Or would he fail to record the story only he could tell?
The epic saga of the Last Disciple continues in this captivating new Christian historical novel from Kurt Brouwer.
After surviving imprisonment, the Apostle John faces two new challenges—forced exile in Ephesus, and the siege and destruction of Jerusalem by a vengeful Roman army.
When tragedy strikes those close to him, John has to confront his fear by sharing the story that resides in his heart. Will he finally show the world all the signs, miracles, and events he witnessed on his journey with Jesus?
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The Last Disciple:
ESCAPE TO ANTIOCH
He was the Beloved Disciple…
…and he would be the last. The burden to tell the whole story now rests on his shoulders.
He was the Beloved Disciple, chosen by Jesus and destined to be the last to carry the divine message. Devastated by the loss of his adopted mother, Mary, John has no time to mourn.
The streets of Jerusalem teem with danger as Roman rulers engage in fierce conflict with Jewish rebels, all vying for control.
While his allegiance lies with his people, John is at odds with the rebels’ passion for earthly power. His quest is to preserve and share the legacy of Jesus.
Will he succeed in spreading the gospel? Or has he waited too long?
The Last Disciple:
cRISIS IN JERUSALEM
…In the year 62 AD, the high priest executes James, brother of Jesus, igniting battles in Jerusalem, Galilee, and beyond. This shatters the quiet life of John, the beloved disciple of Christ. Would he also be the last?
John desperately seeks to protect Mary, his adopted mother, entrusted to his care by Jesus himself. Yet he must leave Jerusalem with fellow disciple Bartholomew, ministering to Christians in Jericho, Capernaum, and Cana.
When they return, Jewish rebels take control of the city and slaughter the Roman garrison. The death and destruction from the revolt force John and Mary to leave Jerusalem.
But can he protect her? Can he survive long enough to tell the story of Jesus?
BOOK ONE
The Last Disciple of Christ
Who was John? Where did he live? Why was he drawn first to John the Baptist and then to Jesus Christ?
What did John do after the Crucifixion? And how, at the end of his life, did he end up on the island of Patmos off the coast of modern-day Turkey?
When did he write the Gospel of John, and why was his writing so different from the other gospel accounts?
Of all the disciples, John lived the longest. He outlived them all. And he knew all the main people we read of in the New Testament. He was the youngest, and in the fullness of time, he became the last disciple.
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About Kurt
Kurt is a Christian and a member of a vibrant Christian church on the Big Island of Hawaii. He also loves to write. So, in addition to all the usual temptations writers face, Kurt has to fight off the lure of beautiful beaches, pounding surf, great weather, and lush golf courses. Can you imagine?