| Discover the Untold Story of the Last Disciple to Witness the Miracles of Christ In a world shrouded in doubt and darkness, one man holds the key to the greatest story ever told. The epic saga of the Last Disciple continues in this captivating new Christian historical novel from Kurt Brouwer. Witness the miracles of Jesus through the eyes of one who was there. John, a disciple of Christ, watched the Son of God sacrifice his life on the Cross and entered the empty tomb after Jesus rose from the grave. Witness Jesus Through the Eyes of One Who Was with Him Years after witnessing the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ, the Apostle John seeks to faithfully write down the life-changing events he experienced firsthand. Go back in time with John to old Jerusalem as he describes the fateful meeting between the Messiah and Nicodemus in which Christ uttered the most beloved passage in the Bible: “For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.” |  |
John sets down the true story of Christ, contending with those who seek to water down the gospel message. Accompanied by trusted allies like Emmaus and Avram, John travels from Ephesus to Laodicea, Hierapolis, and beyond, determined to ensure the world never forgets the sacrifice and love of the Son of God.
John reunites with his old friend and fellow disciple, Philip, who is gravely ill. In a desperate bid to save Philip’s life, John seeks out the help of Evangeline, a skilled herbalist and healer. After Philip recovers, a mob whipped up by a high priest of the goddess Cybele lays in wait to attack John and Philip.
Will violent enemies of the faith cut off the gospel message John carries?
Witness the miracles of Jesus through the eyes of the Beloved Disciple—and discover how one man’s courage can change the course of history.
If you’re struggling with doubt, searching for meaning, or hungry to deepen your faith, The Last Disciple: Gospel of John is the Christian novel you’ve been waiting for.
Don’t miss this gripping tale of courage, conviction, and the eternal power of the gospel!
John reunites with his old friend and fellow disciple, Philip, who is gravely ill. In a desperate bid to save Philip’s life, John seeks out the help of Evangeline, a skilled herbalist and healer. After Philip recovers, a mob whipped up by a high priest of the goddess Cybele lays in wait to attack John and Philip.
Will violent enemies of the faith cut off the gospel message John carries?
Witness the miracles of Jesus through the eyes of the Beloved Disciple—and discover how one man’s courage can change the course of history.
If you’re struggling with doubt, searching for meaning, or hungry to deepen your faith, The Last Disciple: Gospel of John is the Christian novel you’ve been waiting for.
Don’t miss this gripping tale of courage, conviction, and the eternal power of the gospel!
Genre: Christian Historical Fiction
Release date: February 10, 2025
Release date: February 10, 2025
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Interview with Kurt
#1. What was the inspiration for this book?
This is book four in a Christian historical series on the later life of the Apostle John. The specific inspiration is that it took John over fifty years to write this book. The series is all about his life as he worked on his gospel. This particular book, The Last Disciple: Gospel of John, shows how he wrote and thought about the life of Christ.
This is book four in a Christian historical series on the later life of the Apostle John. The specific inspiration is that it took John over fifty years to write this book. The series is all about his life as he worked on his gospel. This particular book, The Last Disciple: Gospel of John, shows how he wrote and thought about the life of Christ.
#2. How long did it take to finish writing this book?
These books are all research heavy even though they are works of fiction. The research, writing, and editing took about one year.
These books are all research heavy even though they are works of fiction. The research, writing, and editing took about one year.
#3. Do you have favorite character(s) in this book?
I love the characters in this series. John stands out to me as an amazing man of God. We tend to think of Biblical people as archetypes rather than living, breathing people. Yet, John and Priscilla, Timothy, Tychicus, Philip...are all Biblical characters who lived full lives that are largely untold. My favorite fictional character is Emmaus.
I love the characters in this series. John stands out to me as an amazing man of God. We tend to think of Biblical people as archetypes rather than living, breathing people. Yet, John and Priscilla, Timothy, Tychicus, Philip...are all Biblical characters who lived full lives that are largely untold. My favorite fictional character is Emmaus.
#4. What do you hope your readers will take away with them when they read this book?
Here is the text from an email I received from a reader. This is exactly what I hope readers take away. Couldn't have said it better myself:
Here is the text from an email I received from a reader. This is exactly what I hope readers take away. Couldn't have said it better myself:
"I just want to thank you. I happen to be reading the first book in the series during Holy Week, finishing it tonight, Good Friday. I am now reading your research contributions and am so thankful to be able to immerse myself in this blessed history, especially at this time. Once I finish reading all this wonderful information I look forward to reading the rest of your series. Again, thankful. You have contributed magnificently to this joyous time for me."
#5. Share with us a thought, Bible verse, whatever is on your mind/heart.
From the Epilogue:
“The flickering light from his lamp cast a golden sheen on the torn, tattered, and stained scrap of papyrus. Though the ink had faded, he could still read the words scratched out in his own hand: ‘In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.’
He hefted a heavy scroll and bowed his head. It is finally finished, Lord.”...
From the Epilogue:
“The flickering light from his lamp cast a golden sheen on the torn, tattered, and stained scrap of papyrus. Though the ink had faded, he could still read the words scratched out in his own hand: ‘In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.’
He hefted a heavy scroll and bowed his head. It is finally finished, Lord.”...
More from Kurt
About 10 years ago, I read a piece on BibleGateway.com estimating that the Gospel of John came out fifty years or more after the Crucifixion of Christ! I couldn’t stop wondering what John did all those years? Why did it take so long to write the fourth gospel? Was it the world’s longest case of writer’s block?
In this new book, The Last Disciple: Gospel of John, we witness John struggling to put down on papyrus the life-changing events he experienced as he walked with Jesus. We go back in time and watch Christ uttering the most beloved verse in the Bible: “For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.”
While we all know this verse as John 3:16, John himself would not have understood this designation at all. It’s obvious to us that it refers to the book of John, chapter three, verse sixteen.
But, in the course of research for this series, I found out that chapter and verse did not exist in the first century. In fact, the first published Bible that used this format for both the Old Testament and the New Testament was the Geneva Bible published after 1500 AD.
As you can tell, I’m having fun writing these books. Each day I try to faithfully depict the lives of the first Christians and to show their love for Jesus and faith in the gospel message.
In this new book, The Last Disciple: Gospel of John, we witness John struggling to put down on papyrus the life-changing events he experienced as he walked with Jesus. We go back in time and watch Christ uttering the most beloved verse in the Bible: “For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.”
While we all know this verse as John 3:16, John himself would not have understood this designation at all. It’s obvious to us that it refers to the book of John, chapter three, verse sixteen.
But, in the course of research for this series, I found out that chapter and verse did not exist in the first century. In fact, the first published Bible that used this format for both the Old Testament and the New Testament was the Geneva Bible published after 1500 AD.
As you can tell, I’m having fun writing these books. Each day I try to faithfully depict the lives of the first Christians and to show their love for Jesus and faith in the gospel message.
 Kurt Brouwer | Kurt Brouwer is a Christian and a member of a vibrant Christian church on the Big Island of Hawaii. 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? About nine years ago, Kurt did a study for his church on the Apostle John. If you’ve ever been obsessed by anything, you’ll understand what happened. Kurt couldn’t stop researching, digging, diving into the life of John and other first century Christians. Kurt read books by early church historians who wrote quite a bit more more about the disciples, but they often contradicted each other. Further, they never really delved into the daily lives and motivations, joys and sorrows of the first Christians. |
Kurt took all of his research and knowledge, all the insights and details he had acquired and turned it into a series of
Christian historical novels based on research and Biblical knowledge. The first four books in the series are now available:
The Last Disciple: Crisis in Jerusalem, The Last Disciple: Escape to Antioch, The Last Disciple: Exile in Ephesus, and
The Last Disciple: Gospel of John. You can also read more on why he started the series at his website.
Christian historical novels based on research and Biblical knowledge. The first four books in the series are now available:
The Last Disciple: Crisis in Jerusalem, The Last Disciple: Escape to Antioch, The Last Disciple: Exile in Ephesus, and
The Last Disciple: Gospel of John. You can also read more on why he started the series at his website.
It's Time For A Giveaway!
To celebrate his tour, Kurt is giving away the grand prize of
a $50 Amazon gift card and a copy of the book!!
a $50 Amazon gift card and a copy of the book!!
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