End Times Fiction A Biblical Consideration Of The Left Behind Theology
End Times Fiction A Biblical Consideration Of The Left Behind Theology
- Author: Gary Demar
- Length: 252
- Edition: Paperback
- Publisher: Nelson Books
Description of End Times Fiction A Biblical Consideration Of The Left Behind Theology:
Tim LaHaye contends that his bestselling Left Behind series (with Jerry Jenkins) is "the first fictional portrayal of prophetic events that are true to the literal interpretation of Bible prophecy." Gary DeMar takes issue with this bold claim, contending that the theological premise the series is based upon is only one interpretation of the book of Revelation.DeMar examines the series in four distinct sections: The Left Behind Sensation; Putting Tim LaHaye's Literalism to the Test; the Theology Behind Left Behind; and What Does it Mean and What Does it Matter? Readers will learn to develop a simple method of Bible interpretation and to assess the impact of Left Behind on the future of the church and our society.
Information on End Times Fiction A Biblical Consideration Of The Left Behind Theology from the publisher:
Tim LaHaye contends that his bestselling Left Behind series (with Jerry Jenkins) is "the first fictional portrayal of prophetic events that are true to the literal interpretation of Bible prophecy." Gary DeMar takes issue with this bold claim, contending that the theological premise the series is based upon is only one interpretation of the book of Revelation.DeMar examines the series in four distinct sections: The Left Behind Sensation; Putting Tim LaHaye's Literalism to the Test; the Theology Behind Left Behind; and What Does it Mean and What Does it Matter? Readers will learn to develop a simple method of Bible interpretation and to assess the impact of Left Behind on the future of the church and our society.
Description of Gary Demar, author of End Times Fiction A Biblical Consideration Of The Left Behind Theology:
How accurately does apocalyptic fiction reflect Scripture? Countering Tim LaHaye's statement that the Left Behind series is "true to the literal interpretation" of the Bible, DeMar examines the sensation surrounding the series, its claim to literalism, and the significance of its theology. Learn how to assess the series' impact and develop a method of biblical interpretation. 352 pages, softcover from Nelson.






