The Advent Hope for Human Hopelessness : A Theological Study of the Meaning of the Second Advent for Today

by Samuele Bacchiocchi

THE ADVENT HOPE FOR HUMAN HOPELESSNESS endeavors to meet the dual challenge of skepticism and sensationalism, by presenting a balanced Biblical analysis of many vital topics related to the Second Advent. Some of the significant questions examined How did the Advent Hope originate and develop in Biblical history? What is the nature and function of the Advent signs? Which Advent signs are finding an unprecedented fulfillment in our times? Can the 1948 establishment of the State of Israel be legitimately viewed as a major Advent sign of our times?

384 pages, Paperback

First published July 30, 1986