A historical novel set in the first century, Simon explores the early divergence between Jerusalem-rooted faith and emerging Roman Christianity. Through the lives of its characters, it traces the subtle seeds of doctrinal drift that would shape centuries to come.
J.D. Utt Sr. writes historical fiction grounded in early Christian sources and tradition. His work examines the tension between preservation and change in the first centuries of the faith, inviting readers to thoughtfully reconsider foundational questions.
The Sower Chronicles is an ongoing series exploring pivotal moments in early Christian history — from the seeds of divergence to the preservation of the remnant. Future volumes will examine the flight to Pella and other defining crossroads of the first century.
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