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Summary: This book was off the heezy for sheezy!!!!
Review: I thought that this book was really good. I liked it because it shoke me up about the worlds last days. I definitly recomend this book to any one that is intressted about the tribulation. The book was about the worlds last days & everyone clear across the globe has without any warning vanished leaving only their clothes & whatever else they were wearing.
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Summary: The authors accomplished what they intended
Review: The author's goals in this novel are two-fold:
One, to write an engrossing and entertaining novel that displays the adventures several people have during the end of the world.
Two, to bring interest in Christianity.
Although this isn't the best book I've read, it is still very thought provoking and entertaining, and I believe that the authors succeeded in writing an interesting novel. I've heard several mention that the author's writings are not completely accurate as compared to the book of revelations, and what I think of that is, that was their intention all along. LaHaye and Jenkins wanted to write something to make you want to learn the truth, not something to teach you the truth. In my opinion they were successful, I actually want to go peruse Revelations after reading this novel.
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Summary: A Rebirth of Christian Faith from those "Left Behind"
Review: ... This novel is an excellent example of Christian fiction. The authors unite Christian theology with a reality that those in present day society can understand and relate to. With or without an understanding of the Christian religion you find yourself captured by the plight of each character, hoping they find their way through the dark and gruesome time of those left behind. LaHaye and Jenkins don't force a reader to follow Christianity, but instead introduce characters like Haite, who don't believe in Christ and have a hard time understanding the others who do. The series itself is spellbinding, and the biblical quotes are true to its source. Overall, this book is an outstanding piece of Christian fiction, captivating to a society in need of fiction with meaning and hope.
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Summary: This book has changed my life , It might can yours
Review: I loved this book because it has given me a bigger out look on life.I also has made me change the waythe way I feel about god.
My favorite character was rayford. he was going through a hard time were he did not believe in god and his wife was begging hem to go to church with the family.then one night he comes home one night to were his wife and children are gone.
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Summary: Fun read -- but more than a little corny
Review: As a Christian who is not quite comfortable with the "born again" label, I have to admit I enjoyed this novel and plowed through it in one long sitting. Although I don't believe the events described in the book of Revelations are meant to be taken literally (I.E. - I don't believe in the Rapture and hope it never happens), it is definately a fun and spooky thing to daydream about...The thing to remember is that the authors certainly have an agenda and I have heard and read that the newer installments of this series expose these beliefs (anti-Catholic stuff, etc.) a little more indiscreetly. I think the true idea of Christianity is about Jesus, not church-going and the amount of prayers you say. This book seems to focus entirely too much on "works" and "deeds". Fun read, but my advice is to "know when to say when" haha.
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Summary: Awesome Revelation
Review: Left Behind is the first in a series or Christian fiction on the topic of "The End Times". Being a student of the End Times, as I was reading, I compared the events in the book with the book of Revelation in the Bible. I was amazed how well things lined up and were accurate. I have read all 8 books currently in print, and they are all incredible. They paint a very accurate picture of what things will be like when all of the born-again believers are raptured out of here. All of the books are easy and quick to read. Every believer should be excited about the return of our King after reading these books. Exciting and excellent reading!!
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Summary: Left in the Middle
Review: I picked up a copy of "Left Behind" after making a deal with a very close friend. I agreed to read "Left Behind" and he agreed to read "The Case for Christ" by Lee Strobel. Unfortunately, I would have to say that he had the better of the two. One of my greatest fears as a Pastor is that people will read this book (as well as the whole series) and take it as firm Christian belief and doctrine. Sure, it is an interesting story -- but it must remain that -- a story! All in all, I felt "Left in the Middle" after reading it. Would I recommend it to a friend who has questions concerning the "last days"? Probably not. Would I recommend it to a friend that wanted to read a soap opera? Sure. If you are looking for an interesting story, then pick it up and give it a try. If you are looking for more meat and substance, then there are plently of other wonderful books out there.
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Summary: Tought provoking, page turner
Review: I couldn't put this book down. I instantly became engrossed in this story and the characters were all very real. I would definiately recommend this to all my friends. I understand the controversy surrounding this subject matter. I am very active in a Christian church (although I've never read the Bible) and I know that the views of my church are not represented in this book. Out of pure curiousity, I read it anyway. It just makes me want to know the truth more. I don't know if this story is real, but it's provoked a earning to understand the truth that wasn't there before. As soon as I finished the book, I began reading Revelations to understand first hand what the Word really says. Without this book, I would have had no desire. This is highly recommended.
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Summary: Read this book for its story, not spiritual content
Review: I first got to hear of the Left Behind series after I saw a music video from the movie of the same name. The idea of millions of people suddenly disappearing from the face of the earth seemed like a great story. The fact that it was 'Judgement Day' made it seem even more interesting since there has been no such book that I know of. Initially, the story seems somewhat believable. A reporter (Buck Williams) is in Israel when Russia attacks with all their air force. Suddenly, loud explosions are heard and instead of Israel being hit, the Russian planes are mysteriously flying straight into the ground. This is supposedly to fulfil a prophesy in the bible, that whoever tries to attack Israel will die trying (forgive me for paraphrasing, but I don't wish to pick the book up and flip to the relevant pages). Captain Rayford Steele is piloting a 747 when an air stewardess tells him that many of his plane's passengers seem to have vanished into thin air. What happens next is how these people try figuring out why and what happened. As you can tell, they figure out it has to do with the 'rapture of the church', whatever rapture means, since this is absolutely the first time in my Christian life (or otherwise) I have heard of this word. Simply put, they figure out that God has taken his true believers away, leaving the rest behind. This seems convincing enough. However, what follows in later pages show how a 'left behind' Christian realises his mistake, and becomes the teacher to many others who are lost and confused. With the help of a video tape left behind by the church's pastor (now that is tethering on the edge of convincing and craziness), he reads Revelations and tries to explain what they mean. This is the point where it starts to annoy me. All my life, various preachers have always said that when reading the Bible, one should not take a literal meaning to everything. To me, it seems as if the authors are taking a very simplified view of Revelations and turning it into fact. Considering that vast numbers who are reading this book, they could be misled into thinking that the authors' opinion of Revelations is in fact, correct. Also, like some reviewers said, some parts of the book seem unbelievable. I can believe that the 'two witnesses' are protected from whoever tries to kill them. But I cannot believe that a father would encourage the romance between his college-bound daughter and a world-famous journalist ten years older than she is. I can believe that at that time, the world has three currencies, but I cannot believe that after millions have disappeared, people actually care if there is the UN, or even the President. If I was one of those left behind, I definitely would not still be flying around the world interviewing people, or caring if there is a new President in Romania. Hence I just want to say that you should not take this book with its spiritualism. Instead, read this book as it is, a fiction or thriller title. Then this book might still be, somehow, enjoyable.
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Summary: This books makes you stop and think
Review: I have read the first three books of the Left Behind Series. I have enjoyed this book the best. It makes you stop and review your spritual self (at least it has for me). I remember reading this book and I would find myself looking around and wondering who would be left behind if Christ came back right then. I have not ever studied or read Revelations that much. My knowledge of it has grown somewhat. I would read Left Behind and then I would read some of Revelations in my Bible. Lahaye and Jenkins did a good job in writing this book and keeping it in-line with scripture. I thouroughly enjoyed this book. Infact I have read it twice!!
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