<p>What really happened after the New Testament?</p><p></p><p>In this episode of <b>Confidence and Coffee</b>, Ashley Henriott sits down with <b>Dr. Ward Sanford</b>, hydrogeologist and author of the historical fiction series <i>Cry for Jerusalem</i>, to explore the fascinating history surrounding the Jewish historian <b>Flavius Josephus</b> and the events that shaped early Christianity.</p><p></p><p>Dr. Sanford shares how historical fiction can bring biblical history to life by blending real historical events, prophecy, genealogy, and the voices of men and women who lived during one of the most dramatic periods in Jewish and Christian history.</p><p></p><p>His <i>Cry for Jerusalem</i> series explores the years <b>63–70 CE leading up to the destruction of Jerusalem and Herod’s Temple</b>, events documented by eyewitness historian Josephus.</p><p></p><p>This conversation explores the historical context of the New Testament, why genealogy and prophecy matter in biblical storytelling, and how historical fiction can help modern readers better understand the Bible.</p><p></p><hr /><h1>Guest Links</h1><p>Cry for Jerusalem Official Website<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.cryforjerusalem.com" target="_blank">https://www.cryforjerusalem.com</a></p><p>Author Page – Ward Sanford<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.cryforjerusalem.com/author" target="_blank">https://www.cryforjerusalem.com/author</a></p><p>Cry for Jerusalem Book 1 – Resisting Tyranny<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QG3D5PF" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QG3D5PF</a></p><p>Goodreads Author Page<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/19200906.Ward_Sanford" target="_blank">https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/19200906.Ward_Sanford</a></p>