Rapture, Revelation, and the End Times: Exploring the Left Behind Series by B. F

Description: Rapture, Revelation, and the End Times by B. Forbes, J. Kilde An objective look at the" Left Behind" series, the significance of the Biblical references in the books, and what they can tell us about apocalyptic Christian fiction in general FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description An indispensable exploration of the runaway bestselling series! From Left Behind to Glorious Appearing, the books in the Left Behind series have sold over 60,000,000 copies worldwide and their popularity continues to grow. What makes the books about the apocalypse so popular? What is it about the end times that fascinates millions around the globe? And what does the Bible really say about the end of the world? In Rapture, Revelation, and the End Times, six experts gather to answer these provocative questions and more, guiding readers through the different Christian millennialist views and how they developed. They explore the historical, biblical, social and political issues raised by the Left Behind series religious perspective, present broad questions that curious readers might ask, and encourage us to reflect on the issues the series raises. An entertaining and informative book for fans as well as skeptics, this is a top-notch resource you wont want to be without! Rapture, Revelation, and the End Times answers some of the most often-asked questions about this fascinating series of books: * How popular are the Left Behind books . . . and why? * What does the Bible say about the end times? * How did Left Behinds particular vision of the end times develop? * When do Christians think the end times will happen? * How are other religions treated in the Left Behind series? * What social and political messages appear in the Left Behind books? This MUST-HAVE book also includes a READERS GUIDE with: * Readers Group Discussion Questions * Full Glossary of Religious Terms * Suggestions For Further Reading from a Variety of Perspectives This book has not been approved, licensed, or sponsored by any of the writers, publishers, or distributors of the books in the Left Behind series nor by any person or entity involved in the creation, production, or distribution of any media based on the series. Author Biography Bruce David Forbes is the Arthur L. Bunch Professor of Religious Studies at Morningside College. He is the co-editor of "Religion and Popular Culture in America." He holds a Ph.D. in American Religious History from Princeton Theological Seminary. Jeanne Halgren Kilde is the author of "When Church Became Theatre: The Transformation of Evangelical Architecture and Worship in Nineteenth-Century America." She currently teaches in the Religious Studies Department at Macalester College, where she also co-directs their Lilly Project in Work, Ethics and Vocation. She holds a Ph.D. in American Studies from the University of Minnesota. Table of Contents Preface * How Popular Are theLeft BehindBooks, and Why?--Bruce Forbes * What Does the Bible Say About the End Times?--Mark Reasoner * Have Christians Always Believed in the Rapture?--Jeanne H. Kilde * What are the Social and Political Messages in theLeft BehindBooks?--Amy Johnson Frykholm * Judaism and Left Behind--Yaakov Ariel * What are the Various Interpretations of the End Times?--Stanley Grenz Long Description An indispensable exploration of the runaway bestselling series!From Left Behind to Glorious Appearing, the books in the Left Behind series have sold over 60,000,000 copies worldwide and their popularity continues to grow. What makes the books about the apocalypse so popular? What is it about the end times that fascinates millions around the globe? And what does the Bible really say about the end of the world? In Rapture, Revelation, and the End Times, six experts gather to answer these provocative questions and more, guiding readers through the different Christian millennialist views and how they developed. They explore the historical, biblical, social and political issues raised by the Left Behind series religious perspective, present broad questions that curious readers might ask, and encourage us to reflect on the issues the series raises. An entertaining and informative book for fans as well as skeptics, this is a top-notch resource you wont want to be without!Rapture, Revelation, and the End Times answers some of the most often-asked questions about this fascinating series of books:* How popular are the Left Behind books . . . and why?* What does the Bible say about the end times?* How did Left Behinds particular vision of the end times develop?* When do Christians think the end times will happen?* How are other religions treated in the Left Behind series?* What social and political messages appear in the Left Behind books?This MUST-HAVE book also includes a READERS GUIDE with:* Readers Group Discussion Questions* Full Glossary of Religious Terms* Suggestions For Further Reading from a Variety of PerspectivesThis book has not been approved, licensed, or sponsored by any of the writers, publishers, or distributors of the books in the Left Behind series nor by any person or entity involved in the creation, production, or distribution of any media based on the series. Details ISBN1403965250 Short Title RAPTURE REVELATION & THE END T Language English ISBN-10 1403965250 ISBN-13 9781403965257 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 2004 DEWEY 300.1 Pages 219 Imprint Palgrave Macmillan Subtitle Exploring the Left Behind Series Place of Publication Gordonsville Country of Publication United States Edited by J. Kilde Edition 2004th DOI 10.1604/9781403965257 AU Release Date 2004-06-12 NZ Release Date 2004-06-12 US Release Date 2004-06-12 UK Release Date 2004-06-12 Illustrations IV, 219 p. Author J. Kilde Publisher Palgrave USA Edition Description 2004 ed. Publication Date 2004-06-12 Alternative 9781349528844 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:98305507;

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