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 won't 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 Behind's 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 READER'S GUIDE with:

* Reader's 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.

Based upon a particular interpretation of Biblical prophecy, the Left Behind series of books provides a fictional narrative of the "End Times" in which a small group of belated converts to Christianity battle the Antichrist during seven years of tribulation. This volume contains six contributions by scholars exploring the historical, biblical, social, and political issues raised by the religious perspective promoted in these widely popular stories. A study guide at the back of the volume features discussion questions, a glossary of terms, and an annotated bibliography.
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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

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The "Left Behind series of apocalyptic Christian fiction is an incredibly popular phenomenon. Since 1995, Tim LaHaye and Jerry Jenkins have sold over 50 million copies of their books, and are consistently on the bestseller lists. What does this say about popular Christian fiction? What does it say about pop culture and religion in general? And is there any significance to the biblical references in the books? In this fascinating collection, six contributors discuss aspects of the "Left Behind craze and compare the series interpretation of the Rapture and the Second Coming of Christ with the common teachings of western religions. Complete with reading group discussion questions, this is a must-have for readers of "Left Behind, true believers, or science fiction fans who want a smart and comprehensive guide to End Times and popular culture.