Features
- Cover Type: Paperback with 432 pages
- Published by: Tyndale House Publishers; Upd Exp edition August 4, 2008
- Written in: English
- ISBN 10 Number: 1414311362
- ISBN 13 Number: 978-1414311364
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Book Dimensions:
8.1 x 5.5 x 1.1 inches
- Weighs: 14.4 ounces
From AudioFile
A bestselling evangelical Christian novelist engages in an analysis of current events, mostly in the Middle East, through the "third lens of scripture." While viewing the region's politics, he includes elements from various scriptural texts to conclude that the "last days" are closer than we think. As a writer, Rosenberg is lucid and provocative. As a reader, he lacks the gravitas that is needed for a book such as this. Like many author/readers, he is the wrong human being for the job. His narration is well paced, but his high-pitched voice injects an inappropriate tone of na•vetŽ. His sincerity is not enough. D.R.W. © AudioFile 2007, Portland, Maine--
Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine
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Audio CD
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Product Description
In his first groundbreaking nonfiction book, now with updated content,
New York Times best-selling author Joel C. Rosenberg takes readers on an unforgettable journey through prophecy and current events into the future of Iraq after Saddam, Russia after Communism, Israel after Arafat, and Christianity after radical Islam. You will not want to miss Joel's exclusive interviews with Israeli, Palestinian, and Russian leaders, along with previously classified CIA and White House documents. New content includes the most up-to-date information since the hardcover release in 2006, a new poll about American attitudes toward the Middle East and prophecy, and transcripts of interviews conducted during the interview process for the
Epicenter DVD-video.
Reader Reviews
This review is from: Epicenter: Why Current Rumblings in the Middle East Will Change Your Future (Hardcover)
I have to admit when I first heard that Joel Rosenberg had written a series of novels, I wasn't very excited to take a look at his work. Im generally not into "end times" books because many of the ones I have seen are essentially a few facts scattered thought a matrix of wild speculation. And I never did catch on to the "Left Behind" genre. However, being involved in the leadership of a Messianic Congregation, and having a general interest and concern for the Jewish people, I was nevertheless curious. Then I noticed then this book, which is a sort of "cliff notes" to Rosenberg's novels, providing key highlights and most importantly, the basis for his novels. After reading a few sections, I found myself being quite impressed at the content. Before long, I was hooked; this is a very well done book. The thoughts are clear, speculation is generally noted (rather than affirmed as fact), copious references are provided, and I believe that the book is generally faithful to its Biblical roots. The central theme of the book is the literal fulfillment of the prophecies of Ezekiel in chapters 37/38. The author takes these prophecies, and tries to interpret them in light of current world events. When he wrote the novels, some of his "predictions" had apparently not yet been fact, so that in some ways his views offer some testable hypotheses. Rosenberg is not a "date setter (thank G-d)," though he believes that we are rapidly coming to the climax of these prophecies. Especially important is his use of primary sources; in most cases he talked to many "in the know" people across the word, and didn't just quote sound bytes from the internet/TV/radio. The book as a very investigative feel to it, and the high quality of the effort here is rather evident. The author tries very hard to "stick with the text," and is very respectful of the Scripture. Given some of the titles of his novels, you might think this work is a diatribe against Islam, but it surely isn't. In fact, the first third of the book lays the groundwork as to why the author feels that Russia is the country to watch, although he uses the Scripture to outline why several major players in the Middle East have a role as well in the unfolding of Ezekiel's prophecies. The Russia section is truly eye opening, and you will start to develop an eerie feeling as you read it. This was perhaps the most intriguing and scary part of the book; you wont want to miss it. In short, this is a well-researched and Biblically sound treatment of the Ezekiel prophecies. Of course you may not believe all of the links the author has made between the Scripture and current events, but at least there is integrity in the work. Epicenter is highly recommended for anyone who has an interest in Israel and the role that she will play in G-d's plan of redemption.
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