JODY BÉDARD
Stories of History, Faith, and the Hidden Past.
Historical fiction and theological nonfiction exploring the mysteries that shaped belief, power, and the human search for transformation.
The Living Grail — Book One: Béziers
Some legends aren't stories. They're targets.
Deep within the ruins of Béziers lies a secret the Knights Templar swore to guard with their lives. Now, an ancient church hierarchy is determined to bury the truth forever, triggering a hunt across centuries for the revelation that could transform the world—or destroy it.
Meet Jody Bédard
A retired U.S. Navy Nurse Corps officer and seasoned nursing leader, Jody Bédard holds a Doctorate in Theology with a deep focus on Gnosticism, early Christianity, and comparative religion. His extensive research into the mysteries of faith and history informs every page of his historical fiction and theological nonfiction, bridging the gap between scholarly inquiry and the human search for transformation.
Research & Essays
Cathars & Béziers
Knights Templar
Nag Hammadi & Gnostic Christianity
Ancient Egypt
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