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Summary: Wonderful book!
Review: In reading R. C. Sproul a few years ago, I noted his frequent mention of Kenneth L. Gentry's writings. So I decided to look into Gentry's works. Amazon.com is always my first source for good, economical books.Boy was I impressed with Gentry's theological argumentation. And this book is one of his best. He points out from history and from the Bible that the terrifying Beast portrayed in Revelation is none other than the evil emperor Nero Caesar. Although this is surprising at first (because of the prominence of Hal Lindsey and Tim LaHaye books), I didn't put the book down. Rather I read on. And was I amazed! He points out that to understand Revelation you must read the first three verses -- and take them seriously. John very clearly tells us that he is writing about things "shortly to take place" because "the time is at hand." He also ends his book with the same statements: Rev. 22:6, 10. Gentry shows that Nero was the sixth emperor of Rome (corresponding with the sixth head of the Beast), that when he died the next emperor ruled only a "short while" (like Rev. 17:10ff teaches), and that he sought to "make war against the saints" through persecution (Rev. 13:5ff). Nero fits these and other Revelation statement very nicely. Thanks, Dr. Gentry, for such a helpful book!
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Summary: BAUCKHAM'S "CLIMAX OF PROPHECY" FAR SUPPERIOR!!!
Review: THIS BOOK NEEDS MUCH MORE WORK!
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Summary: Fascinating!
Review: This was a very analytical, erudite study of the book of Revelation. This book will open your eyes to the truth of Revelation. If you have always been a dispensationalist (ie. "Left Behind" series theology) you'll realize how ignorant of a perspective that is of Revelation. Gentry provides solid, convincing, irrefutable evidence that most of Revelation has already taken place before and during the fall of Jerusalem. An eye-opener!
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