Brian Godawa

Award-winning screenwriter Brian Godawa guides you through the place of redemption in film, the tricks screenwriters use to communicate their messages, and the mental and spiritual discipline required for watching movies.

Watching Films with Wisdom & Discernment

Hollywood Worldviews

Nephilim Giants, Watchers, Archangels. This is Not Your Sunday School Noah's Ark. A novel of the Genesis Bible story of Noah based on ancient historical research. In an ancient world submerged in darkness, fallen angels called Watchers rule as gods and breed giants called Nephilim. Mankind is enslaved to evil. Noah, a tribal leader, is a good family man who just wants to be left alone to make a living off the land with his wife and sons. But he soon learns that evil never leaves you alone. It comes after you, and your family, with a vengeance.But God has not left Noah alone either. He commands him to build a large boat in preparation for the coming Deluge. But first, Noah has to rescue his family from the grip of supernatural evil. He must face the truth that the only way that evil triumphs is when good men do nothing.A wild ride of spiritual redemption and action-adventure that takes the reader on a journey from the heights of heaven to the depths of the underworld. It's Biblically and historically faithful, with added ancient imagination. You will learn the origin of the Nephilim giants and the Watchers of Genesis 6. Many of the strange oddities of the Bible will finally begin to make sense. You will learn about a storyline thread in the Bible often overlooked: The War of the Seed. Learn About the Historical and Biblical Research Behind the Novel Author Godawa shares the scholarly research that undergirds the fictional action adventure. Noah Primeval has appendices that provide an explanation of Biblical concepts in the novel such as the Sons of God, Watchers, Nephilim, Giants, Leviathan, and fallen angels. A NOTE ON THE AGE APPROPRIATENESS OF THE NOVELS This Biblical Fiction series is rated PG-13. It deals with evil in a way that would be appropriate for mature teens and above, similar to the Bible. Written in the spirit of The Chronicles of Narnia and The Lord of the Rings.

Noah Primeval

Abraham Allegiant

Caleb Vigilant

An epic Bible novel about the supernatural conflict between ruthless Queen Jezebel, fiery prophet Elijah and heroic warrior Jehu, protector of Israel. Hell is unleashed as the demonic gods of Canaan fight the archangels of God for control of the Land. Respected Christian author Brian Godawa reveals the unseen realm of this beloved Bible story.

Harlot Queen of Israel

Jezebel

Chronicles of the Nephilim Character Picture Book

In this second companion volume to Joshua Valiant, the story of the conquest of the Promised Land of Canaan continues. Moses has died, the Israelites stand poised to invade Canaan. Their first target: The impenetrable mighty walls of Jericho. But God has been preparing a pagan harlot named Rahab for his purposes.

This second novel in the saga Chronicles of the Nephilim is a prequel to Noah Primeval that tells the story of the Fall of the Watchers from heaven and the rise of the Nephilim generations before the Flood. Follow the epic journey of Enoch the giant killer with his small band of family warriors who seek outlaw giants for bounty, but stumble upon a conspiracy of the Watchers that is so evil, it will change the universe forever if God does not stop them.

Enoch Primordial

Noah Primeval and Enoch Primordial

Chronicles of the Nephilim Series Books 1-2

Book 4 in the series. A.D. 70. Roman general Titus besieges Jerusalem. Christian doctor Alexander & his wife Cassandra are perilously separated by the war. Can she get back to him or will they never see each other again? The demons are released from the Abyss. The gods of the nations prepare for battle. The long-awaited climax is here: Armageddon.

Wrath of the Lamb

Judgment

It's 220 B.C. The ancient Western Empire is crumbling. In a desperate bid to save his throne, the Greek king over Babylon sends his son, Antiochus, a dishonored warrior, into the mysterious land of the Far East to capture a mythical creature that will give him absolute power: a dragon.

Dragon Emperor of China

The Ancient Epic of Gilgamesh Brought to Life Gilgamesh Immortal: Young Adult Edition is a version of the original novel Gilgamesh Immortal edited to be appropriate for ages 13 and above, Grades 8 and above. It is the third book in the series, Chronicles of the Nephilim For Young Adults.The epic Journey of the great Mesopotamian King Gilgamesh who sought eternal life after Noah's Flood.In the primal age after the Great Flood, the sons of Noah fill the earth. But God has given man over to his wickedness. One giant warrior king named Gilgamesh sets out on an epic journey to seek eternal life in a world filled with death. Accompanied by his only friend, the wild-man Enkidu, his quest takes them from a giant's forest, to the mountain of the gods, to the Path of the Sun in the Underworld, and ultimately to a distant magical island to find the one man granted divine favor during the flood: Noah.And the secret Gilgamesh discovers will change history forever. Biblical Fantasy Based on History and Ancient MythologyGilgamesh Immortal: Young Adult Edition is written in the spirit of The Chronicles of Narnia and The Lord of the Rings, blending fantasy and mythopoeia with history to retell the Biblical narrative with a fresh perspective, making it come alive in a new way, while staying true to the original spirit of the Bible story.

Young Adult Edition

Gilgamesh Immortal

The story of Christ like you've never heard it before. Told through the eyes of the two thieves on the cross and the spiritual warfare hidden from mortal men. It starts with the temptation in the desert by Satan and ends with Christ's descent into Hades, his resurrection and ascension. In between, we see Jesus' ministry in the context of the Biblical motif of Christ taking back the inheritance of the nations from the rebellious Sons of God. The demons that rose up in that day were not random but were the spirits of the dead Nephilim, and part of a comprehensive battle strategy between Christ and the Powers. When it comes to spiritual warfare, Jesus was no pacifist.Now, everything comes to a climax in the arrival of Jesus Triumphant. This book explains why they misunderstood the deliverer to be a worldly warrior king instead of the suffering Servant he was. He was a warrior, but it was a war they could not see with mortal eyes. In Jesus Triumphant, we now see it.

Jesus Triumphant

This is not your Sunday School Noah's Ark.Noah Primeval is a speculative retelling of the beloved story of Noah for a new generation. In an ancient world submerged in darkness, fallen angels rule as gods and breed giants and monsters. Mankind is enslaved to evil. Noah, a tribal leader, has been prophesied to bring an end to the rule of these "gods" and save humanity from coming destruction. But Noah's wife and son are captives of these dark forces. To rise against this supernatural evil and rescue his family Noah will need an equally supernatural army. But why has God told him to build a huge box out of gopher wood?Godawa is known as an author who both entertains and educates. Inspired by Michael Crichton's novels, Godawa has adapted his Hollywood screenwriting background into his prose style to create a reading experience that is like watching a movie. Also similar to Crichton, Godawa has sought to provide the scholarly research that undergirds the fictional adventure. Noah Primeval has an additional 100 pages of special appendixes that provide an explanation of Biblical concepts in the novel such as the Sons of God, the Nephilim, Leviathan, and the ancient Mesopotamian Cosmography in the Bible.Noah Primeval is written in the spirit of The Chronicles of Narnia and The Lord of the Rings, blending fantasy and mythopoeia with history to retell the Biblical narrative with a fresh perspective, while staying true to the original spirit of the story.

There is a book in the Bible where God's name is nowhere to be found: Esther. Some say it was because God withheld his presence for a time, others say he was secretly working behind the scenes to accomplish his purposes. There was another time that God was hidden: In the period after the Great Flood before Abraham. Gilgamesh Immortal is a story of that time period. Gilgamesh Immortal tells a tale of the greatest king of ancient Mesopotamia shortly after the Flood, the mighty ruler Gilgamesh, king of Uruk. He is a giant, born of god and man who oppresses his people for his own power and glory. But when a Wild Man named Enkidu comes to town he is the only one mighty enough to stand up to Gilgamesh and put him in his place. Enkidu's simple but strong character impresses Gilgamesh and the two become best of friends. But Gilgamesh longs for immortality, so they embark on a quest for eternal life that takes them from a giant's forest, to the mountain of the gods, to the Path of the Sun in the Underworld, and ultimately to a distant magical island to find the one man granted divine favor during the flood: Noah.Gilgamesh Immortal is an adaptation of the oldest written hero story in history. And yet it is timeless in its universal themes of friendship, courage, purpose, the pursuit of immortality and the meaning of life.Chronicles of the Nephilim is written in the mythic genre of The Lord of the Rings and Narnia, blending fantasy and mythopoeia with history to retell the Biblical narrative with a fresh perspective, while staying true to the original spirit of the story.

Pagan Gods at War with Israel's God and the Spiritual World of the Bible

When Watchers Ruled the Nations

How God Captures the ImaginationThis book was previously released with the title, Myth Became Fact: Storytelling, Imagination & Apologetics in the Bible.Brian Godawa, Hollywood screenwriter and best-selling novelist, explores the nature of imagination in the Bible. He explains how God subverts pagan religions by appropriating their imagery and creativity, and redeeming them within a Biblical worldview. The sea dragon Leviathan, the Storm God and others are examined within their Biblical context to draw out the spiritual meaning. Improve your imagination in glorifying God and defending the faith.Here are the Chapters and what you will learn.Old Testament Storytelling ApologeticsIsrael shared creative images with their pagan neighbors: The sea dragon of chaos, and the storm god. These are polemical concepts used by Biblical writers to subvert pagan gods and show the incomparability of Yahweh.Biblical Creation and StorytellingCreation stories in the ancient Near East and the Bible both express a primeval battle called Chaoskampf, the fight of deity to create order out of chaos. But how do they differ?The Universe in Ancient ImaginationA detailed comparison and contrast of the Biblical picture of the universe with the ancient Mesopotamian one. Is the Bible full of ancient superstitions and false science or is there something deeper going on here?New Testament Storytelling ApologeticsPaul's sermon to the pagans on Mars Hill is an example of the apologetics of subversion: Communicating the Gospel in terms of a pagan narrative with a view toward replacing their worldview. Learn how Christian imagination and apologetics work together.Imagination in Prophecy and ApocalypseGod uses creative and imaginative descriptions of future events to intentionally obscure his message from unbelievers, while at the same time showing the true meaning of history to believers. This will help you understand the End Times better. An Apologetic of Biblical HorrorLearn how God uses the genre of horror in the Bible as a powerful moral tool to communicate spiritual, social and moral truth in the context of repentance from sin and redemptive victory over evil. In fact, horror is one of God's favorite genres. You'll see.

Storytelling, Imagination and Apologetics in the Bible

God Against the Gods

The Forefather and Patriarch You Thought You Knew. Abraham Allegiant: Young Adult Edition is a version of the original novel Abraham Allegiant edited to be appropriate for ages 13 and above, Grades 8 and above. It is the fourth book in the series, Chronicles of the Nephilim For Young Adults.After the Great Flood, the giant king Nimrod builds the Tower of Babel and unites the world in rebellion against the Creator. But God has other plans. He causes the confusion of languages and disperses Nimrod's kingdom upon the earth. He then chooses a simple nomad Abraham as next in the line of the Seed of Promise.Abraham is in the land of Canaan, a land that is filled with the Nephilim giants of Genesis 6, and the Watchers rule as gods. And Sodom and Gomorrah is the flashpoint for the Watchers' next diabolical plan. The Seed of the Serpent vs. the Seed of Promise.The War of the Seed is rising.Biblical Fantasy Based on History and Ancient MythologyAbraham Allegiant: Young Adult Edition is written in the spirit of The Chronicles of Narnia and The Lord of the Rings, blending fantasy and mythopoeia with history to retell the Biblical narrative with a fresh perspective, making it come alive in a new way, while staying true to the original spirit of the Bible story.

After escaping Egypt, Israel is facing a land of giants in the desert of Canaan. The giants are the Seed of the Serpent, linked to the nefarious Nephilim before the Flood. Only Joshua and Caleb have the faith to face these monsters whose murderous idolatry defies the land. They must first establish a bridgehead across the river to launch their invasion. The Goddess of War, Ashtart, has plans to destroy Israel with an evil occultic army. The War of the Seed is climaxing in this first of two companion novels, including Caleb Vigilant. The book is written in the mythic genre of The Lord of the Rings and Narnia, blending fantasy and mythopoeia with history to retell the Biblical narrative with fresh perspective.

Chronicles of the Nephilim Book Five

Joshua Valiant

The Biblical fantasy novel series Chronicles of the Nephilim has changed the landscape of Evangelical imagination. Author Brian Godawa shares the Biblical and ancient historical and mythical research that undergirds the fiction. For those who want serious study of the topics of the Watchers, Nephilim, and the Biblical Cosmic War of the Seed.

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