A Famine of the Word (c. 44-49 AD)

The First Century House Churches Saga (Book 4)

By: David Michael Curtis

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

A spiritual famine is sweeping the newly formed churches of Galatia, and the very soul of the gospel is at stake.

In Rome, the house churches led by Andronicus, Caius, and Rufus are still reeling from Herod's persecution, the martyrdom of James, and the miraculous escape of Peter. As they grapple with a new generation—sons like Marcus, Titus, and Alexander who are struggling with the social and political cost of the faith—they must also contend with a devastating famine in Judea.

Meanwhile, the Holy Spirit has called Barnabas and Paul from Antioch, launching a perilous mission to the Gentiles. Their journey confronts the dark powers of paganism—from the sorcerer Elymas in the court of the Proconsul to the hysterical mob in Lystra that mistakes them for gods and leaves Paul for dead after a brutal stoning.

But a more dangerous enemy follows in their wake. False brethren, arriving from Judea, begin to poison the young churches, preaching a "different gospel." They claim that faith in Christ is not enough, insisting that Gentile believers must also be circumcised and obey the Law of Moses to be truly saved.

As this legalistic heresy takes root, Paul is overcome with anguish, penning a fiery, desperate letter to his "foolish Galatians." The conflict escalates, leading to a public schism in Antioch and forcing Paul and Barnabas to make a critical journey to Jerusalem. They must now stand before the original apostles and elders to settle the one question upon which the entire future of the faith depends: Is the cross of Jesus Christ enough?

A Famine of the Word is the fourth book in the 1st Century House Churches series, a gripping work of Christian historical fiction built exclusively from the timeline and events recorded in the King James Version of the Bible.