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J. A. Bouma
Nobody should have to read bad religious fiction—whether its cheesy plots with pat answers or misrepresentations of the Christian faith and the Bible. That’s why I want to tell compelling, propulsive stories that thrill as much as inspire, while offering a dose of insight along the way.
When not putting fingers to keyboard, I love vintage jazz vinyl, a glass of Malbec, and an epic read—preferably together. I call Grand Rapids home with my wonderfully adorable and supportive wife, two blessed kiddos, and one rambunctious boxer-pug-terrier.
Some of My Books
Holy Shroud
An ancient threat. A sacred relic. A belief that hangs in the balance.
A Reimagined Faith
What do you do when the faith you grew up with no longer makes sense?
Apostasy Rising
The Church’s future is history. Devour a new religious sci-fi apocalyptic epic.
Gospel Zero
What if all you’ve ever known about the Bible is a lie?
Updates & Research
The Day The Loving, Gentle, Caring Jesus Was Butchered…For You & Me: A Good Friday Passion Video
The Day The Loving, Gentle, Caring Jesus Was Butchered…For You & Me: A Good Friday Passion Video Several years ago I served at a church outside Grand Rapids while completing my MDiv program. During Easter 2008 one dear soul, Ray Minema, stunned us all by rewriting...
The Creation Narrative • A New Translation for ‘The Eden Legacy’
Genesis 1 and 2 • A New Translation for 'The Eden Legacy'Before I went all-in on storytelling, I was a pastor as well as an editor for a Bible translation. So, given this professional experience, joined by my academic background with post-graduate degrees in divinity...
11 Things You Need to Know about the Devil, Demonic Possession, and Exorcisms
11 Things You Need to Know about the Devil, Demonic Possession, and ExorcismsWe live in wicked times. Not only with the rise of urban violence and recent phenomena of mass shooting events at movie theaters and nightclubs and the like. But also the rise of satanic,...
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