Rating: Summary: RECOMMENDATION FROM A FELLOW AUTHOR! Review: I'm not a theologian. I don't have advanced degrees in Seminary. I don't read Greek, Latin or Aramaic. But I do read the Bible. I read it a lot. And I found Glorious Appearing to be a great tool to envision how prophesies of the Bible might occur.As a busy working mom with 3 toddlers, I don't allocate much of my spare time to reading works of fiction...but the Left Behind Series has been well worth it. Glorious Appearing is good. Exceptionally good. Frankly, I had reservations about how the authors would attempt to portray Jesus without committing heresy. Apart from the Spirit of God and the Word of God, it would be impossible to avoid. Jenkins & LaHaye had the presence of mind to stay true to the Scriptures. It's a privilege to call them my brothers in Christ. This is a great book. Get it. Read it and be blessed by it.
Rating: Summary: Enough already, LaHaye and Jenkins Review: This is the 12th book in series and not a bad one. However is does suffer the same as the previous six and that caused by making the series too long (were to be only six at first). The "filler" in these books causes it to bog for serveral pages at a time and sometimes lessens the dramatic effect. LaHaye and Jenkins are planning, it appears, to have sequel AND a prequel, even though it was promised this was to be the last in the series. I hope it is not for the sake of making a few more dollars, a shame if it is. Remember, even in the Bible, LaHaye and Jenkins, there is even an END TIMES. Time to end this series. I am a believer and quite familiar with the bible, so those people that are new to the bible read the following carefully: These books are fictional and are NOT literal translations of the Book of Revelations.
Rating: Summary: A comic book supervillain Review: I don't see how anyone could take these novels' worldview seriously. The "antichrist" is like a supervillain from a comic book. He wouldn't seem out of place as the arch-enemy of the Justice League or the X-Men. People who think that Jesus is going to drop from the sky in their lifetimes to solve their problems are going to die disappointed just like previous generations of simpletons who got caught up in this Dispensationalist nonsense.
Rating: Summary: The most hilarious book so far this century! Review: I devoured this book. However, because it was so amazingly funny it took me hours longer because I had to take breaks to calm down! I am giggling right now! I found it akin to Catch-22, EXCEPT 10000000 TIMES FUNNIER! How do books like this find an audience? I couldn't believe it, I thought the writers were writing exclusively to me. If you like outlandish humor with no base in reality, check out this amazingly hilarious series!
Rating: Summary: Disappointing for the Last Book Review: I have loved the Left Behind series and am looking forward to more in the new series, Babylon Rising. The book did not match the action and suspense with the biblical prophet writing as they have in the other books. As much as I would give the Left Behind series as a whole 10 stars, this final book barely made 3 stars for me. Of course, every series must conclude...
Rating: Summary: Not a strong ending Review: This book just didn't live up to my expectations. I still enjoyed it, but it was not as strong as the others in the series.
Rating: Summary: Add me to the list Review: Add me to the list of people who think The Christ Clone Trilogy and Conquest of Paradise are greatly superior to the Left Behind Series. I still like Left Behind, and I bought Glorious Appearing, because I'm interested in the characters. But as for explaining prophecy, the Book of Revelation, the tribulation, and everything else about the end times, and for telling a story that seems truly real, The Christ Clone Trilogy and Conquest of Paradise do a far better job, hands down! It was fun while it lasted, but I'm ready to move on.
Rating: Summary: The conclusion of those Left Behind Review: After reading "Conquest of Paradise" by Britt Gillette, I was instantly turned on to biblical end-times literature, and I quickly began reading the Left Behind series... From book one, I was totally hooked, and I read up through "Armageddon" in about a month. I read "Glorious Appearing" straight through just this morning. In "Glorious Appearing", LaHaye and Jenkins continue to awe their readers with vivid descriptions of the return of Christ. The usual cast of characters returns, but they no longer enjoy the safety of their underground network. Running and hiding is no longer their goal. You will be blown away by the authors' portrayal of these events, and I don't want to give away plot in regard to the characters themselves, but if you've read the series, go out and buy this book! I encourage other Left Behind fans to pick up "Conquest of Paradise: An End-Times Nano-Thriller" as additional reading. That book got me interested in this series, and what a great book! What "Left Behind" lacks in realism, "Conquest of Paradise" adds in abundance. The prose is much more advanced and the international politics are identical to the current world scene and the war on terror. Peppered with biblical verses, "Conquest of Paradise" will turn even the most hardened prophecy skeptics into believers, or at least it will make them think twice. A bit more believable than "Left Behind", it's a book lovers of apocalyptic fiction shouldn't miss. It's so sad to see this series finally end. Hopefully, LaHaye And Jenkins will start a new one.
Rating: Summary: One of the best in the Left Behind series!! Review: I don't usually like to read fiction but the whole Left Behind series got me hooked! This one is especially gripping and has an incredible cast of characters in it. From the first chapter of this book the imagery is very realistic and fast-paced. An absolutely enjoable read!
Rating: Summary: A 6. A magnificent end to this one-of a -kind series Review: Earth has been torn apart as the Anti-Christ has taken control of the world politically, economically and religiously. The believers who have not taken the Mark of the Beast have been deprived of their freedom, gone into hiding or fought against Nicolas Carpathia's preaching and the powers he possesses from Satan. Jews have been the victim's of the Anti-Christ's hatred and many have been martyred for their beliefs. God's chosen people are supernaturally protected in Petra while the remaining Jews in Jerusalem try and hold the city against Carpathia's forces. Fed up with opposition to his regime, Carpathia amasses the biggest army the world has ever seen to kill the remnant in Petra and take control of Jerusalem. The ultimate battle between good and evil is about to take place and though foretold in Revelations how it will end and who receives just awards, remember that the victors write the history books. This is the twelfth and last book in the Tribulation series and it is the most rewarding tale of all to read because the theme is explicitly and unusually explored. No matter how powerful are the forces of darkness, one knows that the power of goodness will always defeat them. Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins have created a once in a lifetime storytelling extravaganza, one that will be a classic in the years to come. Harriet Klausner
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