The Late Great Planet Earth
by Hal Lindsey
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Author: Hal LindseyContributor: Carole C. Carlson
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1970-05-23
ISBN: 031027771X
Number of pages: 192
Publisher: Zondervan
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Book Review: A landmark book...
Summary: 5 Stars
Hal Lindsey's "The Late Great Planet Earth" is truly a landmark work, having sold tens of millions of copies since its original publication over thirty years ago. Lindsey articulates a clear and concise roadmap for where the world is heading, using Old and New Testament Bible prophecies as the strength of his argument. The central belief put forth by Lindsey is that Jesus Christ is returning to earth soon, probably in this generation, and the Bible clearly states that certain events will foreshadow the Second Coming. First among these is the rebirth of Israel as a nation-state, an event predicted long ago by the Old Testament prophets. Jesus himself pointed this out as the seminal sign that his return was very near when he said, "Now learn a lesson from the fig tree. When its buds become tender and its leaves begin to sprout, you know without being told that summer is near. Just so, when you see the events I've described beginning to happen, you can know his return is very near, right at the door." (Matthew 24:32-33). Throughout the Bible, the nation of Israel is often referred to symbolically as a fig tree.Lindsey's argument is straightforward. The prophets of the Bible predicted the rebirth of Israel in a single day. It happened (14 May 1948). The same prophets predicted Israel would again possess Jerusalem. That also happened (June 1967). So it makes sense to explore the other assertions made by those same prophets, such as the establishment of a Third Jewish Temple and the ascendance of a powerful individual who will shortly thereafter "rule over every tribe and people and language and nation" on the earth (Revelation 13:7). Lindsey explores the personality of this man, traditionally identified as the Antichrist, and also delves into prophecies of predicted political alliances and major end-times events.
Overall, this is a great book - although some of the more speculative parts are quite dated. My version is from 1993, and I don't know if the book has been revised, but the speculative parts and statistics from the early 1970's are few and far in between. Most of the book focuses on scriptural prophecy, only commenting to inject clear references to the Biblical meaning of words and phrases. "The Late Great Planet Earth" is one of the best starting points for those who wish to learn more about what the Bible has to say about humanity's future, and I highly recommend it to students of Bible prophecy.
Britt Gillette
Author of "Conquest of Paradise: An End-Times Nano-Thriller"
Summary of The Late Great Planet Earth
The impact of The Late Great Planet Earth cannot be overstated. The New York Times called it the 'no. 1 non-fiction bestseller of the decade.' For Christians and non-Christians of the 1970s, Hal Lindsey's blockbuster served as a wake-up call on events soon to come and events already unfolding -- all leading up to the greatest event of all: the return of Jesus Christ. The years since have confirmed Lindsey's insights into what biblical prophecy says about the times we live in. Whether you're a church-going believer or someone who wouldn't darken the door of a Christian institution, the Bible has much to tell you about the imminent future of this planet. In the midst of an out-of-control generation, it reveals a grand design that's unfolding exactly according to plan. The rebirth of Israel. The threat of war in the Middle East. An increase in natural catastrophes. The revival of Satanism and witchcraft. These and other signs, foreseen by prophets from Moses to Jesus, portend the coming of an antichrist . . . of a war which will bring humanity to the brink of destruction . . . and of incredible deliverance for a desperate, dying planet.Reference Books
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