Emperor and the Last Apostle

by Lewis Smith

Genres: Historical Christian; Historical Fiction; Ancient

Synopsis

In the twilight of the first century AD, two extraordinary lives intersect in a battle that will shape the future of faith and empire. John, the last living Apostle of Jesus, carries the flame of early Christianity while facing persecution under the tyrannical reign of Emperor Domitian. As John's unwavering faith inspires countless followers from Rome to Ephesus, Domitian's paranoid grip on power tightens, driven by dark prophecies and festering fears of betrayal.

When John's miraculous survival of execution threatens the Emperor's claim to divinity, their conflict escalates into a high-stakes struggle between temporal power and spiritual truth. From the opulent halls of Rome to the windswept isle of Patmos, this meticulously researched historical novel weaves together political intrigue, divine revelation, and the transformative power of faith.

"The Emperor and the Last Apostle" brings to vivid life a pivotal moment in history, where the fate of early Christianity hangs in the balance against the might of the Roman Empire.

Release date: July 22, 2025

Publisher: Histria Books

Print pages: 300