Simon vs. Simon
The Saint and the Sorcerer
Imprint: Resource Publications
300 Pages, 6.00 x 9.00 x 0.60 in
- Paperback
- 9781666749144
- Published: July 2022
$31.00 / £25.00 / AU$48.00
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The little-known story of Simon Peter and his battles with the greatest heretic and magician of the time, Simon Magus--a true story from historical records!
The later life of the man chosen to carry the future hope of the world on his shoulders--an uneducated working man--a simple villager and fisherman--but a holy man of incredible character--a man destined for greatness!
Imbued with the Holy Spirit, and allied with Paul and Clement, he engages in ongoing clashes with the notorious but brilliant leader of the world's leading heretical movement--the heinous Simon Magus. Mystery, intrigue, adventure, romance, and theology, all rolled together! A story that helped set the foundations of Christianity. Experience the trials and tribulations of history's most popular saint during the rest of his life!
Edward N. Brown is a storyteller with a background in science, philosophy, ancient history, and theology. His technique is to blend the interesting nuggets of historical record, legend, biography, spirituality, and personal drama—all mixed together into an informative, but easy-reading, faith-based tale of wonder and awe. His works represent a literary fusion of style—facts and events in riveting story form—drama and intrigue that will inform, entertain, and inspire readers of all ages.
“Things I wanted to know, and things I didn't even know I wanted to know about Saint Peter—it’s all here! Superbly written and annotated with endnotes, Simon vs. Simon is an informative, but easy-reading, faith-based tale of wonder and awe. Facts and events in riveting story form—drama, spectacle, and miracles—all craftily weaved together to inform, entertain, and inspire readers of all ages. Highly recommended!”
—Christina Krajewski, literary editor
“This is Brown at his best! Simon vs. Simon is a graceful and artistic telling of the Christian faith which wonders through a harmonious weaving of Christian theological beliefs and its ecclesiological construct. A beautifully crafted tale!”
—Maricarmen Campos Castro, author of Warriors: In the Spiritual Battle, Victory Is Ours
“If you’ve ever wondered about the lives of the apostles after the death and resurrection of Jesus, Simon vs. Simon is the little known, true story of Simon Peter—his life, his teachings, and his trials and tribulations with his nemesis, Simon Magus the sorcerer. This book is filled with drama, envy and jealousy, spectacles and miracles.”
—Ellen Allard, library circulation clerk