Exegetical Histories is a series of historical novels that bring the books of the New Testament to life. Involving real and imagined characters, these novels flesh out the first century AD context in which these books were originally written and distributed. Application to modern readers is not neglected, however. These novels also incorporate 21st century timelines, with the action jumping back and forth between the two timelines, thereby addressing exegetical issues within the original context of these books and bringing out the significance for modern readers. For readers aged 15 or higher.
Exegetical Histories
The Ephesus Scroll
by Ben Chenoweth
Series: Exegetical Histories.
Price:
Free!
Words: 87,030.
Language:
English.
Published: October 23, 2012
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Categories:
Fiction » Christian » Historical, Fiction » Historical » Classical Greece & Rome
(4.75 from 4 reviews)
In 93 AD, a young man is entrusted with a scroll to read in seven churches in Asia Minor. However, the scroll sparks rebellion wherever he goes and the Roman authorities attempt to track him down.
In 2005 AD, a young Russian couple from St. Petersburg come across an ancient scroll. It appears to be an early copy of the book of Revelation. Has it come to light at this very time for a reason?
The Corinth Letters
by Ben Chenoweth
Series: Exegetical Histories.
Price:
$4.99 USD.
Words: 88,210.
Language:
English.
Published: November 30, 2015
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Categories:
Fiction » Christian » Historical, Fiction » Historical » Classical Greece & Rome
(5.00 from 2 reviews)
In 55 AD, Linus takes a message to Paul, the founder of the church in Corinth. But Paul's response does not have the desired effect. Something more than a letter will be needed if the church in Corinth is going to survive.
In 2013 AD, Matt attempts to impress Emily, an archaeologist, by faking Paul's previous letter to the Corinthians. Things do not work out quite as he planned.
The Rome Gospel
by Ben Chenoweth
Series: Exegetical Histories.
Price:
$4.99 USD.
Words: 91,980.
Language:
English.
Published: September 1, 2017
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Categories:
Fiction » Historical » Classical Greece & Rome, Fiction » Christian » Historical
(5.00 from 2 reviews)
In the aftermath of the Fire of Rome, Yohanan, also called Mark, decides to leave the city. But first he must become a servant of the word by learning the account of Jesus. To do this he spends time with one of the last eyewitnesses remaining in Rome, a woman named Junia. The process stirs up memories of his childhood, the failures of his adult life, and of a horrible, dark night in Jerusalem.