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Left Behind: A Novel of the Earth's Last Days (Left Behind, Book 1) Hardcover – September 29, 1995

by Tim LaHaye (Author), Jerry B. Jenkins (Author)
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When the trumpet sounds, where will you be? Passengers in an airborne Boeing 747 find out in this riveting novel by renowned Christian speaker Tim LaHaye and master storyteller Jerry Jenkins. Without any warning, passengers mysteriously disappear from their seats. Terror and chaos slowly spread not only through the plane but also worldwide as unusual events continue to unfold. For those who have been left behind, the apocalypse has just begun. This fictional account of life after the Rapture delivers an urgent call to today's readers to prepare their own hearts and minister to others.
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    Left Behind
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    September 29, 1995
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. (September 29, 1995)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 320 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0842329110
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0842329118
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.5 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.25 x 1.75 x 9.75 inches
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    Dr. Tim LaHaye (www.timlahaye.com), who conceived the idea of fictionalizing an account of the Rapture and the Tribulation, is a noted author, minister, and nationally recognized speaker on Bible prophecy. He is the founder of both Tim LaHaye Ministries and The PreTrib Research Center. He also recently cofounded the Tim LaHaye School of Prophecy at Liberty University. Presently Dr. LaHaye speaks at many Bible prophecy conferences in the U.S. and Canada, where his current prophecy books are very popular.

    Dr. LaHaye holds a doctor of ministry degree from Western Theological Seminary and a doctor of literature degree from Liberty University. For 25 years he pastored one of the nation's outstanding churches in San Diego, which grew to three locations. It was during that time that he founded two accredited Christian high schools, a Christian school system of ten schools, and San Diego Christian College (formerly known as Christian Heritage College).

    Dr. LaHaye has written over 50 non-fiction books and co-authored 25 fiction books, many of which have been translated into 34 languages. He has written books on a wide variety of subjects, such as family life, temperaments, and Bible prophecy. His most popular fiction works, the Left Behind series, written with Jerry B. Jenkins, continue to appear on the best-seller lists of the Christian Booksellers Association, "Publishers Weekly," the "Wall Street Journal," "USA Today," and the "New York Times."

    Another popular series by LaHaye and Jenkins is The Jesus Chronicles. This four-book fiction series gives readers a rich first century experience as John, Mark, Luke, and Matthew recount thrilling accounts of the life of Jesus. Dr. LaHaye is co-author of another fiction series, Babylon Rising. Each of the four titles in this series have debuted in the top 10 on the New York Times best seller list. These are suspense thrillers with thought-provoking messages.

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    Author of more than 195 books with sales of over 70 million copies, including the best-selling Left Behind series, Jerry B. Jenkins is former vice president for publishing and former chairman of the board of trustees for the Moody Bible Institute of Chicago.

    Jerry's writing has appeared in Time, Reader's Digest, Parade, Guideposts, and dozens of Christian periodicals. Twenty-one of his books have reached The New York Times best-seller list (seven debuting number one).

    Jerry owns the Jerry Jenkins Writers Guild, through which he trains writers online at www.JerryJenkins.com.

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I have seen the three movies that are based on this book series. Left Behind, Left Behind: Tribulation Force, and Left Behind: World at War. The movies are great, but the books treat everything with a lot more detail and I am intending to read all 13 of the books. I just finished the second one and have ordered the third. It has been a long time since I have been so interested in the story that I almost can't put the books down. The writer's style is constantly compelling.
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K. Jump
5.0 out of 5 stars A PLEASANT SURPRISE!
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2004
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What's left to say? The Left Behind series has been such a phenomenon and elicited so many reviews from fans and critics alike that just about every positive or negative angle has been previously explored. Let me just say that I was so influenced by the poor reviews of this series and its authors' theology that I balked at even giving it a chance. Plus, "Left Behind" itself is merely the first installment of a very lengthy series, and my reading experience has been that most epic novels or series are usually plodding, padded, and boring. Fortunately, I finally took the plunge despite all that and am I glad I did! "Left Behind's" plot--what if God were to suddently take up all the world's believers to spare them the coming end times tribulation leading up to the climactic battle of Armageddon--is inherently fascinating, and one the authors' play out with unflagging drama. However, it is the characters which pull the reader along as we experience this awesome story through their personal tragedies and triumphs. This human side to the story is rendered with great care and believability. The reactions from media and intelluctual elite to what has happened to all the world's Christians are handled far more accurately than some would like to admit, as is the interaction between the several protagonists as they struggle to come to grips with being "left behind" and what they must face up to now. Contrary to some negative reviews, the writing is quite good. It may not be Shakespeare, but Jerry Jenkins's prose is fluid, easily digested, and keeps you turning the pages. I also find the dialogue quite realistic, and in fact it accurately recreates the conversations many Evangelical Christians routinely find themselves in. On purely theological grounds, even if one is not necessarily in agreement with Tim Lahaye concerning the interpretation of Last Things and the book of Revelation, "Left Behind" nonetheless gives you a lot to think about and is a great faith-booster to any denomination of Christian reader. Even Christians from groups which do not believe in the Rapture (as modern Evangelicals use the term) certainly believe in a Second Coming of our Lord, and "Left Behind" is simply one possible literary interpretation of how that might develop. As for non-Christians, I should hope they will still be able to enjoy the story and that it will make them carefully consider how valuable their soul really is. As to Mr. Lahaye's motivation for creating this series, I am no mind reader and will not take a guess at an ulterior motive when there is as yet no proof of that. Certainly, he has created a series which has helped many strengthen their faith and given great encouragement to those struggling day-to-day to live Godly lives, and indeed has given some readers their first glimpse of the eternal Gospel. Overall, the good certainly seems to outweigh the bad, at least in this first book of the series. By the end of the book I was hooked and ready to start the next installment ("Tribulation Force") ASAP, the first series book to have that effect on me in a long while. I certainly recommend "Left Behind" and hope any reader will find it as entertaining and inspirational as I did.
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KERRY Y JACKSON
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent reading
Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2024
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Excellent series to read. This book grips you from the very beginning so that you don't want to stop reading until the end.
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Thom
5.0 out of 5 stars Is the End Near???
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The real question you have to ask is what your motivation for reading this novel is. I don't know if a nonbeliever would get a lot out of this book. I've read some reviews that say that it is a good story for believers and nonbelievers but I am not sure I agree. For me this novel has a great story, characters and most of all a great message but then again I am a believer in power and love of our Lord Jesus Christ. If you are confused with your faith I would also think that this novel would be a great tool for you. However, now that I think of it if you are a nonbeliever, I say pick it up and read it as the best thing that can happen is this novel gives you something to think about.

As I read this novel I found it easy to relate to several of the main characters, as they are all at a different point in their developing relationship with God. As I look back on my path to salvation I can remember thinking almost the same as several of the characters. Whether it is, "well I am not that bad, at least I am not a murderer" or "I am a good person doesn't that count for something?" These are the questions that flow through the characters Buck and Captain Steele and they must decide where they are with their faith and where they need to be.
Captain Steele has lost his wife and one of his children as they vanished just like Millions of others it the event known as the Rapture. Now he must turn his attention to his daughter, Chloe who like him was "Left Behind". At the same time Cameron Williams also known as Buck is a journalist who has his own questions to answer but what fears him the most is a man from Romania who is quickly taken over the United Nations is indeed the Antichrist.

This story is fun and terrifying all at the same time. I strongly recommend this novel for all believers of Christ. I will say one other thing if you are "on the fence" about this subject then I strongly recommend this novel as I believe it will take you to the right side of things.

As for my question in the title, is the end near? Honestly, I have no idea. All I know is it seems like anytime I turn on the news there is usually an act of unspeakable horror in the headline. The world is becoming scarier by the day and I for one think that we are slowly terminating ourselves and we need to believe in the power of God now more than ever.

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Thierry
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved all the books in the series
Reviewed in Canada on March 4, 2022
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BrownDove
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow- loved it!
Reviewed in Germany on March 16, 2018
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I absolutely loved it! Bible is anyway full of interesting plots and Revelation is probably one of the best, so taking it a baseline story was already a great idea. But Jenkins (together with LaHaye) really span it in a thrilling, read-in-one-go novel. The ending of this first book was just breathtaking. If nothing else, you need to read through it just to get to that end. I did not expect it, or at least, not like that. So thumbs up for an amazing twist at the end!
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janine bean
5.0 out of 5 stars Best ever read.
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Brilliant!!! Couldn't put it down.
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An Avid Reader
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent read!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 29, 2014
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As a non-religious person I knew very little about the Christian beliefs concerning the 'Rapture' and 'Christ's Second Coming'. I also felt a series based in religion would hold very little interest for me. How wrong I was!!! The books are fast paced, exciting and real page turners. The characters are believable and you find yourself immersed in their stories, wanting them to survive. I also learnt a huge amount and found myself considering what the Bible foretells, wondering if there actually is some truth to it. The 'Left Behind' series commanded my interest, fascinated me and changed my perspective on religion. I would recommend this series to believers and to those who may be sceptical (like I was) but who are willing to approach this with an open mind and a preparedness to be taught something as well as enjoying a fascinating read. Excellent series and extremely talented authors who know what they're talking about.
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Clayton
5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Read!
Reviewed in Canada on June 24, 2019
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The book was So Intriguing! Had me wanting to continue reading. It is definitely a book that is worth reading and depicts what the Last Days on Earth would be like in the End Times.
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