Joseph F Girzone

Joseph Francis Girzone (1930–2015), known as the "Joshua Priest," was an American Catholic priest and best-selling writer who authored the inspirational Joshua series of novels about the return of Jesus Christ to present-day Earth[1][2]. After retiring from active parish work in 1981 due to health reasons, he embarked on a full-time writing career, publishing his first novel "Joshua: A Parable for Today" in 1983, which sold millions of copies worldwide[1][2].