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Summary: What can I say...
Review: I don't know what I can say about his book series that hasn't already been said. This book definitely has quite a bit more action than its two predecessors. However, some of their actions are a little too extreme to be believed. It is hard to imagine a world where people are NOT stirring up controversies and trying to expose our heroes for who they are. Also, the text is written on a level appropriate for a 12-year old. This is both good and bad. While it can feel at times that the authors are speaking down to the reader, most people do not have the knowledge of the End Times that would be required to understand all of the nuances of the plot twists. Also, having the book written on an easier does make for a fast read which is appreciated. I feel this a good Christian novel, but it is not the only one out there - and definitely not the best. I rated this book generously because it was an enjoyable read, but the series starting to get a little difficult to swallow. Still, I purchased book 4 in the series today.Why 4 stars:?
While there are some flaws with the characters and the writing, this book is a good introduction into the world of Christian fiction and helps to bring the world of Christian media into the hands of believers and non-believers alike. Moreover, it is a quick read that will keep the reader turning the pages.
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Summary: Better than the last one
Review: This is the 3rd book in the series and the action picks up considerably. After being a wee bit disappointed with Tribulation Force I was hoping for better and that is what I got. The story continues with Rayford and Buck still in employment by Nicolae Carpathia. This one reads more like an adventure novel than the previous two and that alone makes it much more readable. The book is titled as "the rise of the Antichrist" but this particular character really didn't appear until almost the end of the book when the "Wrath of the Lamb" (a massive worldwide earthquake) takes place. It would have been better to have had a bit more development of the character of Carpathia. After all, he is the ultimate "bad guy" The book is a definite page turner and will keep you on the edge of your seat. I read this book to many complaints from the other side of the bed as to when I was intending to put out the light. Many people have given these books a hard time for such things as poor writing or poor interpretation. Could it simply be that there are none so blind as those who don't want to see. Even though these books are works of fiction, they are pointing to the fact that Christ will return soon and if you are not ready you will face the Tribulation MARANATHA!
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Summary: Action packed and no swearing
Review: (...) I really enjoyed this book. It is the third book of a so far, nine book series. And the most action packed the series this far. This book is about a group of people, no younger than the age of twenty, living in hiding from the antichrist. One, a pilot for Nicolae {the antichrist} two, a former journalist for GNN {global news network}, and then some. The book gets more exciting as Buck {the journalist} goes to Israel to pick up an unsafe rabbi. The Arthur does a really good job to keep the reader reading, and not put the book down. I could not put the book down at some points! Really action packed, no swearing. And no bad junk parents wouldn’t want their kids, thirteen and up, to read. Overall it is a very good book for those who love the series!
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Summary: The continuing saga
Review: Another winner in this series as the characters in the Left Behind Series continue on their journey thru the tribulation era. As we go deeper into the tribulation, the characters are learning who the Anti Christ is, how to survive, and how to grow in their new found faith.
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Summary: Left behind culturally!
Review: This books, while I am sure not intentional, seriously undermines christianity. Due to such books, where prophecy is taken literally, christianity is now mocked by thousands. Sadly enough, prophecy books based on accuracy and based on the Scriptures don't sell as well. It is now obvious that the vast majority of christians in America are more concerned with fiction than reality. Where can I even start with pointing out the out-of-control interpretations in this series? To point our just a few: - LaHaye's presentation of Antichrist as one individual or one person is simply NOT biblical. There are many antichrists, and they were already around when the New Testament was written: 1 John 2:18; 1 John 4:3; 2 John 7 - LaHaye's literal presentation of large locusts with human heads flying in the skies is also out of control. Very often, prophets in the Bible use the comparison of soldiers with locusts: Nahum 3:17; Judges 7:12; Judges 6:5 - why are the locusts literal, and why is the beast symbolic? Maybe a literal beast with literal 7 heads would have been too much for the reader to handle? LaHaye is everything but consistent when interpreting prophecy. If Revelation 20 talks about a literal thousand years, then why isn't everything else literal as well, like the lake of fire, the serpent, the chain? Of course, if that is the case, it would be quite an adventure to throw Satan, which is not a physical being, or death and Hades, which are not material things, into a physical lake of fire. The author is so inconsistent with his understanding of Revelation, that he is caught in his own maze of interpretations in order to justify his beliefs about the "end of the world". Unfortunately many readers would much rather believe what LaHaye tells them, instead of reading the Bible for themselves and find out the truth. It may come as a surprise to many christian readers that the first century christians, including the apostles, believed that the Second Coming of Christ would take place during their lifetimes, and in fact it happened, just as Christ said. LaHaye maybe is not aware of the following passages: - Malachi 4:5 and Matthew 17:11. It is obvious that Malachi is not talking about the birth of Christ, because the birth of Jesus did not "burn like a furnace", and it was not a "dreadful" day. Jesus said that Elijah who was to come was John the Baptist. There was only ONE Elijah, and not more. John was that Elijah that was to come right before the Day of the Lord comes. - Matthew 24 is about "the end of the age", no about the end of the world, like LaHaye takes it to mean. It is clear that Jesus indeed talks about the destruction of Jerusalem at which time, He will return with power and great glory to destroy the jewish system that proved to have no power against sin, and was a threat to christians - If Mathew 24 indeed talks about "the end of the world", why would Jesus tell people to run to the mountains? That makes no sense whatsoever. - Also Jesus repeatedly told his apostles that "the end of the age" which is the jewish age, will take place during their lifetimes: Matthew 23:36; Matthew 24:34; Matthew 16:28; Mark 13:23; Luke 21:32; Matthew 10:23 - Why is LaHaye ignoring all the New Testament references which clearly point to an imminent return of Christ? Could it be because if the Second Coming was a matter of the past, he would no longer be able to sell his books? Indeed, read Romans 16:20; Hebrews 8:13; Rev 1:1; Rev 3:11; Rev 22:6,7,12,20; 1 John 2:18; 1 Peter 4:7; 1 John 2:18 - Jesus does not return on a physical cloud in the skies. God used such imagery in the past in prophecy, like in Isaiah 19:1 Is it indeed clear, from the Bible, not from the Left Behind series, that our Lord returned when He said, soon, during that generation, when the temple in Jerusalem was destroyed by the romans, and the jewish system, which was a threat to christianity was wiped out. How can LaHaye, Jenkins, or the reader, when presented with such overwhelming biblical proof, can still promote this book series as fact when in fact it has no basis in the Bible? I will let the reader answer that question.
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Summary: Why do I keep reading this terrible waste of paper?
Review: Yet again I have ventured intot the theologically flawed series of literary fluff called the "Left Behind" series. Once again, LaHaye hasthe one-dimensional characters moan on about how they wished they could have been saved earlier. His attempt to continue to strike fear into the reader who has not accepted Christ is becoming tiring.
Its not that *I* don't accept Christ- I jsut don't accept the horribly flawed reading of Revelation that they give in this series. Another repeated statement that is made is how amazing it can be that people did not take Revelation "literally"! Well, if you read these books and can stomach it (the series Imean, not the Bible) you find that LaHaye is only *selectively* lieteral. The horse of the apocalypse rides indeed, but there actually is no "literal" horse riding about - so in that case, LaHaye is willing to concede that is not literal. Couple that witht the fact that the whole Rapture theology is barely over 100 years old, and it is not hard to question their hermeneutic.
Yes, people say this is just "fiction" - but the authours don't, and so do many I have talked to who have read these books. Which is really why I read them. Before I can critique something, I need to give it a chance. So I did. And they are awful.
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Summary: What a wonderful time to be a Christian lover of literature!
Review: For so many years, a Christian's only real option to read quality Christian literature was to read the marevelous C.S. Lewis. I feel blessed in the the last couple of years with the outpouring of quality literature now available. What's more, the different books are all very different. Left Behind is a wonderful introduction to the theology behind the End Times and a great series for all ages. We All fall down is a great book for more mature, intellegent Christians who wsnt to explore the individual ramifications of the End Times and the one on one relationship of a man who has fallen away from God. The Christ Clone Trilogy is a thrilling, Tom Clancey like look at these events, full of unexpected twists and turns. I know some people like to argue the various merits of these books as compared to each other, but I think they are all worth reading and feel lucky to finally have such a wide variety of GREAT Christian literature available.
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Summary: NICOLAE
Review: This is a wonderful addition to the Left Behind series. I enjoyed getting to know the enemy through the eyes of Tim LaHaye. I reccommend this series to anyone who is searching for answers to questions about Revelations.
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Summary: Page Turner
Review: I am not a fan of fiction. I hate to read. I LOVED THIS BOOK: easy to read, loose enough to be timeless, and becomes more feasible by the day. You should read it.
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Summary: Glory be to his name!
Review: Our pastor at church used this in his sermon against Catholics, and a wonderful sermon it was! Us TRUE Christians must read all of LaHaye's books because they are consistant with the bible! I'm so sick of the John 3:16 Christians that ignore God's holy and glorious hatred for those who are different, and it's our job as Christians to act on that hatred. Praise Jesus!
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