Description: Rapture, Revelation, and the End Times by B. Forbes, J. Kilde Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description An objective look at the" Left Behind" series, the significance of the Biblical references in the books, and what they can tell us about apocalyptic Christian fiction in general Publisher Description An indispensable exploration of the runaway bestselling series! From Left Behind to Glorious Appearing, the books in the Left Behind series have sold over 60,000,000 copies worldwide and their popularity continues to grow. What makes the books about the apocalypse so popular? What is it about the end times that fascinates millions around the globe? And what does the Bible really say about the end of the world? In Rapture, Revelation, and the End Times, six experts gather to answer these provocative questions and more, guiding readers through the different Christian millennialist views and how they developed. They explore the historical, biblical, social and political issues raised by the Left Behind series religious perspective, present broad questions that curious readers might ask, and encourage us to reflect on the issues the series raises. An entertaining and informative book for fans as well as skeptics, this is a top-notch resource you wont want to be without! Rapture, Revelation, and the End Times answers some of the most often-asked questions about this fascinating series of books: * How popular are the Left Behind books . . . and why? * What does the Bible say about the end times? * How did Left Behinds particular vision of the end times develop? * When do Christians think the end times will happen? * How are other religions treated in the Left Behind series? * What social and political messages appear in the Left Behind books? This MUST-HAVE book also includes a READERS GUIDE with: * Readers Group Discussion Questions * Full Glossary of Religious Terms * Suggestions For Further Reading from a Variety of Perspectives This book has not been approved, licensed, or sponsored by any of the writers, publishers, or distributors of the books in the Left Behind series nor by any person or entity involved in the creation, production, or distribution of any media based on the series. Author Biography Bruce David Forbes is the Arthur L. Bunch Professor of Religious Studies at Morningside College. He is the co-editor of "Religion and Popular Culture in America." He holds a Ph.D. in American Religious History from Princeton Theological Seminary. Jeanne Halgren Kilde is the author of "When Church Became Theatre: The Transformation of Evangelical Architecture and Worship in Nineteenth-Century America." She currently teaches in the Religious Studies Department at Macalester College, where she also co-directs their Lilly Project in Work, Ethics and Vocation. She holds a Ph.D. in American Studies from the University of Minnesota. Details ISBN 1403965250 ISBN-13 9781403965257 Title Rapture, Revelation, and the End Times Author B. Forbes, J. Kilde Format Hardcover Year 2004 Pages 219 Edition 2004th Publisher Palgrave USA GE_Item_ID:140426856; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
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Book Title: Rapture, Revelation, and the End Times : Exploring the Left Behind Series
Number of Pages: IV, 219 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Publication Year: 2004
Item Height: 0.9 in
Topic: Sociology / General, General, Christianity / General, History, Eschatology, Sociology of Religion
Illustrator: Yes
Features: Revised
Genre: Religion, Social Science
Item Weight: 12.4 Oz
Author: Bruce David Forbes
Item Length: 8.6 in
Item Width: 5.7 in
Format: Hardcover