Rating: 
Summary: Good Read...
Review:
Dyer's book, and original seminary thesis, contends
that the destruction of Babylon described in the Old
and New Testaments has not occured yet. Coming from
a dispensational position, he sets forth his case
clearly and cogently. He *may be wrong, but he
may be right...I believe the weight of evidence falls
to his position.Aside from argueing the above point, the book is a great
short outline of Histories Babylon and Jerusalem, as
they are woven throughout scripture from Genesis to Revelation
in one grand theme. Seeing that alone is worth the price of the
book. So the book is valueable on more than one level. If you want to see the best presentation of the
"Babylon has yet to be destroyed as described in
scripture" position, I think this is the best book to
get, or at least start with. And contrary to the other
reviewer, I LIKE large type! To many books are designed
with the goal of destroying human eyes! Some of the other reviewers above need to figure out
why they are even buying the books they buy...the point
seems to have eluded them. The point of The Rise of
Babylon certainly has! Good book, I recommend it.
Rating: 
Summary: A book that has not been invalidated by Hussein's ouster
Review: Given the fact that a certain mustachioed megalomaniac has finally been removed from power in Iraq, I thought this book would make an interesting read in light of the events that have transpired since its publication in 1991. The book is not primarily about Saddam Hussein, and it has not been rendered obsolete by Hussein's long-overdue ouster. Babylon has been important Biblically since the earliest days of man, yet I for one have never had an adequate understanding of the extent of its importance. Babylon is where man first rebelled against God, constructing the Tower of Babel in an effort to reach heaven by man's work alone; Babylon is responsible for the destruction of the kingdom of Judah, Solomon's Temple, and Jerusalem itself in 586 BC; and Babylon's utter destruction is prophesized during the End Times. Clearly, the destruction spoken of in the Bible has yet to occur; the ancient city's ruins still stand, with many of its ancient bricks having been used to build many a dwelling place over the centuries; when the prophesized destruction of Babylon takes place, no trace of the city will ever be found again. Dyer's impetus for writing this book was Saddam Hussein's rebuilding of the ancient city of Babylon, a subject I knew nothing about from news reports over the years. The rebuilding began soon after the start of the Iran-Iraq War, and Dyer argues that this act of reconstruction was meant to serve as a reminder and inspiration to the Iraqi people of their centuries-old antagonism for the Persians who had conquered them. Hussein consciously cast himself in the role of Nebuchadnezzar's successor, implanting an image of himself as not only the man destined to restore the country to greatness but as the man who would unite Arabs against their ancient enemies, the Persians and the Jews. All of this is very interesting, but this book's greatest strength is its presentation of the ancient story that Hussein was consciously trying to manipulate for his own selfish reasons. The Rise of Babylon offers a very readable recounting of the history of both the Babylonians and the Hebrews. The prophecies of both ancient prophets such as Isaiah, Daniel, and Jeremiah as well as those expressed in the New Testament are unchanging, and Babylon's place in Earth's final tribulations is foretold and of great importance, even if Saddam Hussein may not play the direct role in such events suggested in this book. This is not really a book about Hussein; it is a book on Babylon's integral place in Biblical history and prophecy, and for that reason Dyer's very readable text is by no means invalidated by the course of events in the Middle East since the time of its publication.
Rating: 
Summary: Read Daniel, read Revelation, and READ THIS BOOK ! ! !
Review: I bought this book to clarify and improve my understanding of Iraq and the history dating back to Biblical times.
IT WAS VERY ENLIGHTENING.
For example, why did Sadam H. exterminate the Kurds in 1991? According to the author, because the Kurds allied with Khomeni when Iran opposed Iraq. If you're looking for Biblical perspective, READ THIS BOOK ! It was originally published in 1991 after several visits to Baghdad in the late '80's and has been revised and published in 2003. I'll probably finish reading this book in 24 to 48 hours and pass it along to others who need clarification.
Rating:
Summary: Read Daniel, read Revelation, and READ THIS BOOK ! ! !
Review: I bought this book to clarify and improve my understanding of Iraq and the history dating back to Biblical times.
IT WAS VERY ENLIGHTENING.
For example, why did Sadam H. exterminate the Kurds in 1991? According to the author, because the Kurds allied with Khomeni when Iran opposed Iraq. If you're looking for Biblical perspective, READ THIS BOOK ! It was originally published in 1991 after several visits to Baghdad in the late '80's and has been revised and published in 2003. I'll probably finish reading this book in 24 to 48 hours and pass it along to others who need clarification.
Rating:
Summary: Unsettling
Review: I didn't know he was this bad. I hope they catch him.
But there was too much sex in the book.
Rating: 
Summary: I think both are right
Review: I was fascinated with the insight into Saddam's rise to power. I started reading this book just before the war began in Iraq. I was convinced that we were right to make sure Saddam was overthrown. The nation of Iraq has been in turmoil since day one of Saddam's reign and too many innocent lives have been lost. As a Christian interested in prophesy, this book also answered many of my questions as to Iraq's role in the events leading up to the Tribulation. As a bonus, Mr. Dyer has included some fascinating photographs of the ancient city of Babylon.
Rating:
Summary: I couldn't put it down.
Review: I was fascinated with the insight into Saddam's rise to power. I started reading this book just before the war began in Iraq. I was convinced that we were right to make sure Saddam was overthrown. The nation of Iraq has been in turmoil since day one of Saddam's reign and too many innocent lives have been lost. As a Christian interested in prophesy, this book also answered many of my questions as to Iraq's role in the events leading up to the Tribulation. As a bonus, Mr. Dyer has included some fascinating photographs of the ancient city of Babylon.
Rating:
Summary: Eye-opening details and Insights
Review: In view of the escalating tension between Iraq and the rest of the world, this book offers some eye-opening details and insights. About 2500 years ago Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon besieged the kingdom of Judah, conquered the Jews and took away to Babylon all their treasures. This rise and fall of Nebuchadnezzar is narrated in the Bible. Has Saddam Hussein of Iraq taken on the mission of this world conqueror? The author Charles Dyer who has traveled extensively in the Middle East, has some shocking details and insights to offer.
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Summary: SADDAM REBUILDS BABYLON
Review: Most Christians I know believe that Babylon was destroyed years ago and will never be rebuilt. And if it were being rebuilt you would think it would be front page news. But no. The rebuilding of Babylon has been going on for over 20 years. Dyer gives us 16 pages of pictures of rebuilt walls, Palace of Nebuchadnrzzar, Ishtar Gate, the Ninmach Temple, Sadam's guest house located in the center of Babylon, and a model of the Tower of Babel planned by the Iraqi government. My copy is the 1991 edition. I have not yet seen the new edition.
Rating:
Summary: I think both are right
Review: The 3/15/03 and 4/13/03 reviews have opposing opinions of this book. Funny thing is, both are right in what they say. Dyer's biblical overview is accurate but he has little to say about Saddam Hussein, despite the fact Hussein is on the cover of the book! I sure was expecting more info on Saddam Hussein than I got. Now that the 2003 Persian Gulf War is over, let's see if those "weapons of mass destruction" are found in Iraq, as President Bush insisted they would be. Any bets?
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