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Summary: Great book!.... regardless of Toilet Paper Pastor's opinion.
Review: I've read all seven books(so far) in the series. This first one, of course, sets up the storyline for the rest. The ending of this book is so great, you'll not be able to wait to get your hands on the next one!So, let the "career" college student and pastor(?) have his minority opinion. Myself, I've studied the Bible for some 23-years, and have read numerous Bible prophecy scholors. I've read nothing thus far in the LEFT BEHIND series that would detract from the meaning or correct interpretation of the Book of Revelation. If anything, you'll gain a better understanding of Bible prophecy.
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Summary: Powerful book!
Review: A good friend of mine gave me her book with the assurance that I would not be able to put it down. I thought is was well researched and very interesting. It reminded me that we have to be effective witnesses of Christ and be willing to tell others that there will be a time when the church will not be here. It was a thriller, thought provoking and all around enjoyable to read. I am looking forward to getting into the series.
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Summary: Not to far fetched
Review: I have told everyone I know to read these books. Why? I have an idea that when our Savior returns,and I do believe in a pretrib rapture. And except for the names, people,I can see how our Lord would cause Mr.LaHaye, and Mr. Jenkins to reach as many as would be warned and search for the truth before his return. These books are a must read and when you start you just cannot put them down. They hold you! Think not? Well even those who say the bible is hard to understand, can understand the "Left Behind" books. Then read Revalations!
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Summary: 2nd Rate Theology With 2nd Rate Literature
Review: I was given the first book of this (almost unending) series of books. I read it, hoping to get good Christian literature. Unfortunately, all I got was a very poorly written book. In particular I found the writing and the theology to be exceptionally poor. The writing was very childish. The characters are not developed at all. None of them do anything you wouldn't expect from them. To be quite honest, the plot was corny, tacky and cheap. I don't know why Christians herald this as a great piece of Christian literature. As I was reading, I kept wondering why this book was so simple. I felt like I was being talked to as a second grader. As Christians we should expect better writers (like C. S. Lewis, J. R. R. Tolkien, Dorothy Sayers, to name a few), not this junk! The theology was also problematic for me. I hold respect for differing positions in theology, but I think this dispensational premillenialist view of eschatology should no longer be taught. It has been a huge embarrassment to the Christian faith. It seems to always correct itself when it is wrong, rather than admit it got it wrong. This book is just a platform to excite this eschatological view. I am not giong to give a thorough review of dispensaitonal premillenialism, but I think it is important to point out that it suffers more good scholarly criticism than other view. Don't allow this book to indoctrinate you in eschatology, try studying a good book (like R. C. Sproul's "The Last Days According to Jesus"). It is a shame that they use a book like this to create excitement for such bad theology. The book did have some good points, but everything was so plain. It was not an exciting read, because they said out in the open what everything was. There was no hinting or allusion to things to come (like other good books do). I was disappointed that this book has been called one of the greatest works in recent Christian literature. The most you can get from this book is how to read 2nd rate literature and how people misinterpret end-time theology.
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Summary: Revelation Drama for the Everyday Christian
Review: This book is a good dramatization of the book of Revelation. I am a Pastor and I like its insight, creativity and simplicity. I am not a fan of Revelation prophacy, but I am a fan of how these authors envisioned how it could happen to the average person. Its Steven King style supense with a Christian core. Yes if your looking for a commentery on Revelation this book is not for you. If your looking for a good piece of Science fiction that will make you reflect on who you are, where you have been and where will you be on the day of Jesus Christ, this book may be enjoyible. I resisted reading it when a parishoner offered it, becuase I am not a Revelation scholar, but when I started reading it, I could not put it down. Once again its not a theology book, its Christian science fiction. My 2 cents Pastor Rob
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Summary: Great Idea occasionally marred by sophmoric writing
Review: If you're someone who reads alot and enjoys an occasional challenge when you read, this book may not be the one for you. By taking the Book of Revelations, and creating a fictional story revolving around the second coming of Christ, the writers have come up with a great idea. Unfortunately, the characters never really go beyond cardboard two dimensional cutouts who only seem to serve as instruments to further the plot, and the dialogue I wouldn't wish on the best of actors to try and make work. However all that said, if you can accept these shortcomings, and are interested in prophesy and the book of Revelations you may enjoy this book.
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Summary: Awesome book
Review: I couldn't put it down. Easy read, yet still stimulating. It's worth reading just to have something else to talk about with all your friends at church who are reading these books. I have a more detailed review under Tribulation Force.
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Summary: A Great Begining
Review: The Begining truely grabed my attention. I have never been able to read a book so easily. The whole book flowed very well and I have never read anything that could hold my interest. I could not put the book down. The characters came to life and felt like I was there with them.
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Summary: Corrupted with Evaneglizing
Review: This book sparked my curiosity when I found it by happenstance on Amazon. I have always been interested in apocalyptic tales, and this novel seemed to be a perfect fit, thats until I began to read it. This book is just an outlet for Born-Again Christians to convert those who havent found the 'light'. Although I am Christian, I found this book overbearing and preachy, attempting to show those lost heathens what will occur once the Rapture occurs. The book only focused on the turmoil caused by the Rapture for about two seconds, then it seemed life began to be normal again, which I felt was absurd. The characters are interesting though, and I would have continued with the series if the authors hadn't spent so much time preaching to me. If you want to read a briliant apocalyptic tale that has Christian themes but does not force them down your throat, read Stephen King's The Stand, a true masterpiece.
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Summary: God only gives us "one "chance!
Review: I was really trying to get into this book but it took me weeks to even read the whole thing. It was entertaining in a way but so misleading for anyone not Bibically sound. God is only giving us this "one" chance on Earth...not "well, you didn't make the first round try again".. I'd hate people to get that idea from this book even if it is fictional.
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