


ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Bryan Litfin was born in Dallas, Texas, and raised in a Christian home as the son of a seminary professor, pastor, and college president. In addition to Texas, he has lived in Memphis, Tennessee, and Oxford, England.
Bryan earned a bachelor's degree in print journalism from the University of Tennessee as well as a master's degree in historical theology at Dallas Theological Seminary. From there he went to the University of Virginia, taking a PhD in the field of ancient church history. He is currently professor of theology at Moody Bible Institute in downtown Chicago, where he has been since 2002. He teaches courses in theology, church history, and Western civilization from the ancient and medieval periods. He is the author of Getting
Bryan Litfin was born in Dallas, Texas, and raised in a Christian home as the son of a seminary professor, pastor, and college president. In addition to Texas, he has lived in Memphis, Tennessee, and Oxford, England.
Bryan earned a bachelor's degree in print journalism from the University of Tennessee as well as a master's degree in historical theology at Dallas Theological Seminary. From there he went to the University of Virginia, taking a PhD in the field of ancient church history. He is currently professor of theology at Moody Bible Institute in downtown Chicago, where he has been since 2002. He teaches courses in theology, church history, and Western civilization from the ancient and medieval periods. He is the author of Getting
to Know the Church Fathers: An Evangelical Introduction (Brazos, 2007), as well as several scholarly articles and essays. Bryan has always enjoyed epic adventure stories as well as
historical fiction, but most of his reading these days is taken up by academia.
Today Bryan lives in downtown Wheaton in a Victorian house built in 1887. He and his wife Carolyn are parents to two children. For recreation Bryan enjoys basketball, traveling, and hiking anywhere there are mountains. The Litfins attend College Church in Wheaton, where Bryan has served on the Board of Missions and as a deacon. He also helped start Clapham School, a Christian primary school in Wheaton using the classical model of education.
Today Bryan lives in downtown Wheaton in a Victorian house built in 1887. He and his wife Carolyn are parents to two children. For recreation Bryan enjoys basketball, traveling, and hiking anywhere there are mountains. The Litfins attend College Church in Wheaton, where Bryan has served on the Board of Missions and as a deacon. He also helped start Clapham School, a Christian primary school in Wheaton using the classical model of education.

"Theologian and scholar Bryan Litfin has accomplished a rare feat—he has fashioned a land and time unique to any reader's experience."
JERRY B. JENKINS
"Some fiction is mere entertainment and some fiction is Chiveis Series is a mirror of who we are at the core and what we struggle with in our non-fiction lives. Don't miss this one. It is a compelling read that is well beyond mere entertainment.
JOSEPH M. STOWELL
"Ever wonder about a world with an almost-absence of God? Theologian turned futurist Bryan Litfin provides us a compelling tale of the endurance of God's amazing love even to a distant remnant. Get your mind around the Chiveis Series. It could be the start of something big."
MARK ELFSTRAND
"Litfin has woven another fascinating narrative in his imaginative future world of epic adventure. Using his keen understanding of theology and history, he has skillfully infused this novel with the grand themes of grace and redemption at every turn. There's a lesson for readers here as Teofil and Anastasia face their own brokenness and find who has the power to give strength and courage in their weakness."
DR. THOMAS CORNMAN
JERRY B. JENKINS
"Some fiction is mere entertainment and some fiction is Chiveis Series is a mirror of who we are at the core and what we struggle with in our non-fiction lives. Don't miss this one. It is a compelling read that is well beyond mere entertainment.
JOSEPH M. STOWELL
"Ever wonder about a world with an almost-absence of God? Theologian turned futurist Bryan Litfin provides us a compelling tale of the endurance of God's amazing love even to a distant remnant. Get your mind around the Chiveis Series. It could be the start of something big."
MARK ELFSTRAND
"Litfin has woven another fascinating narrative in his imaginative future world of epic adventure. Using his keen understanding of theology and history, he has skillfully infused this novel with the grand themes of grace and redemption at every turn. There's a lesson for readers here as Teofil and Anastasia face their own brokenness and find who has the power to give strength and courage in their weakness."
DR. THOMAS CORNMAN

