Assassins: Assignment: Jerusalem, Target: Antichrist (Left Behind #6)

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Summary: THIS is the Anti-Christ?
Review: For one thing, the man is charismatic enough to conquer the world, enough to convince even the Muslim world to abandon their own exclusive doctirnes and follow him, yet he hardly comes off as powerful. Remember, he's not merely a man, he's a servant of Lucifer gifted with power. But he comes off as bad comedy, along with his side-kick Fortunato and his rebellious false priest, Peter II. The Anti-Christ is a terrifying figure, of whom even Christians should be afraid. Turning him into a clown almost seems to make fun of the End Days. Not something we should expect from believers. In a related note, this flaw is common to the series. Jenkins seems to have no guts to describe the horrors of nuclear war, plague, or (in this book) massacre by dæmonic horsemen. Come on. I will say this book was more violent. The End Days are going to be Hell on Earth, literally, so get some nerve there! Believing in Jesus Christ does NOT mean you have to abandon all scientific reason. The whole idea of a "magnetar" causing the sun and stars to dim is ridiculous. There is no such astronomical phenomenon. It sounds as though they're describing a neutron star, but a neutron star would almost certainly NOT fly into the solar system, nor would it dim the stars if it did. I doubt the authors are foolish, so possibly they think the readers are fools. Or at least, they have no respect for science. This flaw I noted in the previous 5 volumes of the series. This book did have a number of notable moments. I refer to the discussion of encryption technology (which shows me Jenkins is neither stupid nor ignorant) is one. Hearing the Anti-Christ pray to his god gives the chills. The last chapters are a close, and a beginning. I hope that by Book 7, Jenkins loses what inhibitions he may have in describing carnage and possibly studies even basic science before he tries to ridicule it. If you're reading, Mr. Jenkins, I'd like to ask you if embracing Christ means denouncing your reason. Science is the philosophy of reason as applied to the world. That so many people, in the name of Christ Jesus, defend ignorant folly may be the one single factor which disgraces His name in our century. Think about that a little bit.

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Summary: very good!
Review: It was a little slow at the beginning, but I still couldn't put it down, after the first books! I am eagerly awaiting the next book. I will buy it as soon as it is available.

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Summary: Makes you realize you know too many people going to hell.
Review: I think each book in this series is great! This one, more than the others , leaves you WAITING ON THE EDGE OF YOUR READING CHAIR for the next book to come! Yes, some of the content seems unreal, but it made me re-read Revalation, and I see where they get it from. VERY creative and wonderful authors!

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Summary: read all at once!
Review: This is the best of the series. The ending leaves you anxious for the next book. The twists & turns in the plot are spellbinding.

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Summary: Skip It
Review: Maybe the "Left Behind" series isn't for me. Maybe I shouldn't have started reading it in the middle, instead of from Book No. 1. Either way, this book was a snore until the last 40 pages or so. Even then, the ending was a huge disappointment. Note to the authors: why in the world would I want to spend my limited time reading 400 pages of your religious nonsense just to reach a cliffhanger that requires me to wait another two years to find out "who dunnit?"

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Summary: I love them all!
Review: I had been wanting to read these books for a very long time because I had heard such good things about them. Finally, my dad brought the first book home. Now we compete over who gets the next book first. Now my mother's gotten into them too so now we all wait in eager anticipation for the seventh book to come out. Everything that I heard about these books was right. I love them. I don't know anyone who has read them and doesn't love them. I have told everyone about them. Everyone I've talked to about the books has no idea who shot Carpathia. It is my opinion that Rayford Steele did not shoot Nicolae Carpathia. I believe that Chaim Rosenzweig is the one that did it. He wouldn't allow the guards to search him because he "wasn't in the condition." It all makes sense. Of course, the blame gets pointed at Rayford. I don't know. There are too many factors to determine what's going to happen next. I can't wait for the next book. It's all I can think about. Keep it up! If you haven't read these books yet-READ THEM!

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Summary: Amazing!
Review: I thought Assasins was awesome! I have loaned it to all of my friends, along with all my other Left Behind books. They love them almost as much as I do! They just discovered them so they get to read them all at once. I am amazed at how many people are reading these books. There are people at restraunts who see me with these and ask if I read these because they also do. If Tim Lahaye and Jerry Jenkins are reading this, please hurry with the next book! I am getting anxious about this next one! You have my full approval to let Rosenzwiege become saved! Thank you!

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Summary: good read, but does review the past too much.
Review: I like the way this series takes the scriptures literally. Reading these books will help you understand the book of revelations better. But, the authors do go back and forth to often, recalling scenes from earlier books. I suggest that you read these books along with your bible.

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Summary: GREAT JOB GUYS! I LOVED IT!
Review: Keep on writing, it's going great! I love the way the story is going. I can't wait for the next one.

Anyone looking for something great to read while they're waiting for the next LaHaye book, I would highly recommend (THE FIST OF GOD) by A.T. Nicholas. One of the best spiritual thrillers that I have ever read! Good vs evil at it's best. Nicholas has a bright future.

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Summary: Who did it?
Review: I do not like to read. I am finding myself waiting on each new book of this wonderful series. I could not believe the "Who shot J.R.?" cliffhanger. Was it Chaim, Hattie, Rayford or some new character? The description of what is happening in the book helps you to believe it is actually happening. How many of the Tribulation Force will survive?