Brett

Brett Stortroen has authored the biographical novel, Night of the Dragon: The Saga of Saint George and the non-fiction book, now sold in thirty countries, Mecca, Muhammad & the Moon God: A Candid Investigation into the Origins of Islam. With a BA and MA in Theological and Historical Studies, he also publishes articles on his web site, bigfaithministries.com. Traveling the world as a telecommunication engineer in the cruise industry, he has been able to incorporate his maritime experiences and historical research into the latest biographical novel series, The Magellan Chronicles.

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Apr 24

The Magellan Chronicles: A Biographical Novel Series of Ferdinand Magellan

Quest for Glory (Book 1) In late 1504, a young Ferdinand Magellan encounters Vasco Da Gama and Amerigo Vespucci in Lisbon. Inspired by their devotion to exploration, he enlists in the 7th Armada to the Indies. But to be accepted into the fleet, Magellan must overcome the personal hostility of King Manuel and prove himself …

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Apr 24

The Magellan Chronicles: A Biographical Novel Series of Ferdinand Magellan

Seas of Conquest (Book 2) The Portuguese are caught up in a long deadly struggle for supremacy of the spice trade.Magellan and his comrades are soon thrust into major battles in India, Malacca, and Morroco,and with each new mission they are placed in contact with the bizarre customs of the localpopulace. In the port of …

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Apr 25

The Magellan Chronicles: A Biographical Novel Series of Ferdinand Magellan

The Longest Voyage (Book 3) Magellan’s quest to reach the Spice Islands remains undaunted. But on September 20,1519, he realizes his path will not lead east, under the flag of Portugal and King Manuel, butto the west, under the flag of Spain and King Charles V. In preparation for the mission, Magellan enlists a young …

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Jan 26

Magellan in Seville, Spain

Magellan had proposed to King Manuel of Portugal to sponsor an expedition to the fabled Spice Islands. The idea was rejected and ridiculed by the king and court advisors. Undaunted, Magellan asked permission from Manuel to take his leave and seek out another sovereign more amiable to his cause. The king waved his hand in …

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Jan 26

Magellan in Lisbon, Portugal

Fernando Magellan (Fernão Magalhães – Portuguese) and his brother Diogo were the sons of Rodrigo de Magalhães who had been appointed sheriff to the Port of Aveiro in the northwest coast of Portugal. Due to Rodrigo’s loyal service to King João II, the two young boys were allowed to study as pages at the royal …

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Jan 26

Ferdinand Magellan: A Military Veteran of the Portuguese Navy

Ferdinand Magellan (Magellan Magalhães – Portuguese or Fernando Magallanes – Spanish) is well known for his role as captain-general of the exploration fleet to the Spice Islands of the east. By discovering a strait near the tip of South America, the epic voyage had navigated a new passage from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific …

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Jan 31

THE ANTICHRIST WORLD EMPIRE

As recorded in biblical prophecies, the titles of the future Antichrist describe the kingdoms he will rule over. He is called the king of Babylon, the Assyrian, the Prince of Tyre (Lebanon), and Pharoah of Egypt. Prophecy is precise in geography. Christ was prophesied to come out of Egypt, Bethlehem and Nazareth. And true to …

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Jun 26

JIHAD OF ANTICHRIST (THE MAHDI)

Both Sunni and Shi’a branches of Islam await the coming of their messianic leader, the Mahdi. The Sunni Muslims refer to him as the “rightly-guided and awaited one” and Shi’a Muslims acknowledge him by the title Sahib Al-Zaman, “The Lord of the Age.” The biblical scriptures know this figure as Satan who is likewise called …

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Jun 14

Magellan and the Patagonian Giants

Port St. Julian On September 20, 1519, Captain-General Ferdinand Magellan set sail from San Lucar, Spain with a five-vessel fleet to discover a route to the Spice Islands (the Moluccas). Magellan sailed southwest along the South American coastline. After departing Rio de Janeiro, they began to search for a strait which would lead them to …

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Jun 20

Missions Support to Burundi

This page is dedicated to find sponsors for aid to Burundi. An excerpt from Barrons in 2021 ranking Burundi as #1 poorest nation in the world: The small landlocked country of Burundi, scarred by Hutu-Tutsi ethnic conflict and civil war, has the rather unenviable distinction of topping the world’s poverty ranking. With about 90% of …

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