Speculative Fiction/ Time Travel/ Inspirational Fiction
The Timeless Apostle Summary:
Meet Tommy Evans, a college dropout who’s fed up with the hypocrisy of Christianity. He’d rather choose homelessness than live under his dad’s religious roof another day. But Tommy’s world is about to flip upside down overnight. One moment he’s rehashing a heated argument with his dad about the myth of Christianity, and the next, he’s waking up in the body of the apostle Thomas in ancient Galilee. Tommy is a total skeptic thrown into a world with a Jesus he doesn’t believe in!
At first, he hopes it’s just a vivid dream, but the miracles and teachings around him are all too real. This Jesus? Not what he expected. The disciples? Absolutely nothing like he imagined. As Tommy grapples with the complexities of first-century Israel, Roman domination, and Jewish zealotry, Thomas’s life challenges everything he thought he knew about the bible.
But Tommy knows something no other disciple does: Jesus is headed for a crucifixion. And he’s got a hunch he might have been divinely sent back in time to prevent it. Torn between saving his new friend and mentor and preserving the biblical timeline, he struggles to decide which choice will finally send him home. With revolution brewing and religious authorities scheming, Tommy must decipher his purpose before catastrophe strikes in Jerusalem. Will he radically rewrite history or let it run its course? Prepare for a heart-pounding journey through time, where one man’s decision can change the course of human history.
ISBN 978-1953263216 (paperback) $14.99
ISBN 978-1953263223 (ebook) $4.99
Meet Tommy Evans, a college dropout who’s fed up with the hypocrisy of Christianity. He’d rather choose homelessness than live under his dad’s religious roof another day. But Tommy’s world is about to flip upside down overnight. One moment he’s rehashing a heated argument with his dad about the myth of Christianity, and the next, he’s waking up in the body of the apostle Thomas in ancient Galilee. Tommy is a total skeptic thrown into a world with a Jesus he doesn’t believe in!
At first, he hopes it’s just a vivid dream, but the miracles and teachings around him are all too real. This Jesus? Not what he expected. The disciples? Absolutely nothing like he imagined. As Tommy grapples with the complexities of first-century Israel, Roman domination, and Jewish zealotry, Thomas’s life challenges everything he thought he knew about the bible.
But Tommy knows something no other disciple does: Jesus is headed for a crucifixion. And he’s got a hunch he might have been divinely sent back in time to prevent it. Torn between saving his new friend and mentor and preserving the biblical timeline, he struggles to decide which choice will finally send him home. With revolution brewing and religious authorities scheming, Tommy must decipher his purpose before catastrophe strikes in Jerusalem. Will he radically rewrite history or let it run its course? Prepare for a heart-pounding journey through time, where one man’s decision can change the course of human history.
ISBN 978-1953263216 (paperback) $14.99
ISBN 978-1953263223 (ebook) $4.99
BOOK REVIEWS:
Author Ken Urbansky invites us to experience the Gospel of Jesus Christ through the eyes of the “timeless apostle”, Thomas. Our well-worn assumptions of “Doubting Thomas”, of his fellow disciples, and of Jesus himself are called into question… Rote-teachings and understandings fall away as Jesus, his followers and his world, come alive in real time… Among the more evocative and moving aspects of Mr. Urbansky’s story is the spotlight this tale shines upon the women who were essential to the life, ministry, and intention of Jesus.
– Christopher W. Pritchard, Author, and Executive Director of PCS2020
Having read the story of Jesus found in the New Testament more times than I can count, I was wondering what could be found in the life of “Tommy” that might make good reading. As “Tommy” becomes “Thomas” a whole world is opened. Ken’s dialogues and descriptions transported me to Judea 2000 years ago. There were times I felt like I was there experiencing the story of Jesus and his disciples. Though understanding The Timeless Apostle is not Scripture, it is very scriptural.
– Rick Widener, Pastoral Administrator, Harvest Christian Church in Elyria, Ohio
Author Ken Urbansky invites us to experience the Gospel of Jesus Christ through the eyes of the “timeless apostle”, Thomas. Our well-worn assumptions of “Doubting Thomas”, of his fellow disciples, and of Jesus himself are called into question… Rote-teachings and understandings fall away as Jesus, his followers and his world, come alive in real time… Among the more evocative and moving aspects of Mr. Urbansky’s story is the spotlight this tale shines upon the women who were essential to the life, ministry, and intention of Jesus.
– Christopher W. Pritchard, Author, and Executive Director of PCS2020
Having read the story of Jesus found in the New Testament more times than I can count, I was wondering what could be found in the life of “Tommy” that might make good reading. As “Tommy” becomes “Thomas” a whole world is opened. Ken’s dialogues and descriptions transported me to Judea 2000 years ago. There were times I felt like I was there experiencing the story of Jesus and his disciples. Though understanding The Timeless Apostle is not Scripture, it is very scriptural.
– Rick Widener, Pastoral Administrator, Harvest Christian Church in Elyria, Ohio
