Gene Edwards was a prolific Christian author renowned for his biblical fiction and spiritual writings. With over 25 published works, his signature book, "The Divine Romance," is widely regarded as a masterpiece of Christian literature. His extensive biblical fiction spans nearly the entire Bible, including titles such as "The Beginning," "The Escape," and "The Triumph," as well as diary-based narratives like "The Silas Diary" and "The Priscilla Diary." Edwards also penned notable works such as "A Tale of Three Kings" and "The Prisoner in the Third Cell," which have been translated into multiple languages and continue to inspire readers worldwide.
Edwards' writing blended storytelling with deep spiritual insight, often exploring themes of Christ's mystery and the early church's organic expression. His works, including "The Highest Life" and "The Secret to the Christian Life," reflected his commitment to guiding believers toward a deeper faith experience. A dedicated proponent of the house-church movement, he traveled extensively to support Christians in adopting first-century church practices. Edwards held a bachelor's degree in English history and a Master of Divinity, which informed his theological and historical perspectives. He passed away in December 2022, leaving behind a lasting legacy in Christian literature and spiritual mentorship.
Chronicles of Heaven Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
The Birth
1986
2
The Beginning
1992
3
The Escape
1993
4
The Triumph
1995
5
The Return
1996
First Century Diaries Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
The Silas Diary
1998
2
The Titus Diary
1999
3
The Timothy Diary
2000
4
The Priscilla Diary
2001
5
The Gaius Diary
2002
Non-Fiction Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
How to Have a Soul Winning Church
1963
2
Revolution: The Story of the Early Church - The First Seventeen Years
1974
3
A Tale of Three Kings
1980
4
The Inward Journey
1982
5
Your Lord Is a Blue Collar Worker
1983
6
Climb the Highest Mountain
1984
7
In the Face of a Church Split, What Is Our Mission?
1984
8
The Divine Romance
1984
9
Crucified by Christians
1984
10
Preventing A Church Split
1987
11
The Highest Life
1989
12
The Prisoner in the Third Cell
1991
13
The Secret to the Christian Life
1991
14
Letters to a Devastated Christian
1992
15
Dear Lillian: A Letter about the End of Life's Journey and the Beginning of Eternity
1992
16
How to meet Under the Headship of Jesus Christ
1993
17
Overlooked Christianity
1997
18
Economic Doomsday
1998
19
Beyond Radical
1999
20
How to Meet in Homes
1999
21
The Day I Was Crucified
2001
22
Christ Before Creation: Introducing Christ and the Unseen Realm
2003
23
The Christian Woman Set Free
2005
24
How to Start a House Church From Scratch
2007
25
The Organic Church Vs the New Testament Church
2007
26
Why So Many House Churches Fail and What to Do About It
2007
27
Why You Should Consider Leaving the Pastorate: Issues We Dare Not Face
2007
28
Unleashing the Word of God
2009
29
Living Close to God
2011
30
Here's How To Win Souls
2014
31
Surrender: Overture to the Chronicles of the Fellowship
2014
32
The Other Color of Love
2017
33
Sharing Christ With Others When You're Not Good at It