by Scott Adams
First published 2020
John the Apostle feels death approaching as political forces close in around him. Betrayal strikes from within his own circle while Roman authorities tighten their grip on the early Christian community. The aging leader must shepherd his followers through mounting persecution and uncertainty. His enemies exploit divisions among the believers, turning friend against friend. John retreats to prayer, seeking divine guidance for the trials ahead. The community fractures under pressure as some members flee and others deny their faith. John wrestles with doubt even as he tries to strengthen others. His prayers become more desperate as darkness spreads across the land. The apostle draws on memories of Christ's final words to his disciples. In his most vulnerable moments, John discovers that prayer transforms not just his circumstances but his own heart.
Genres: christian-fiction, historical-fiction
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: faith-in-crisis, found-family
Period: End of Life
336 pages · Kindle Edition · Pickwick Publications, an imprint of Wipf and Stock Publishers