The Truth Behind Left Behind: A Biblical View of the End Times

by Mark Hitchcock, Thomas Ice, Tim LaHaye (Introduction)

With the unparalleled worldwide success of the Left Behind series, both fans and critics are curious about the relationship between Bible prophecy and the events depicted in the novels. Responding to recent works that question Left Behind's biblical accuracy, two respected theologians set forth solid, biblical answers in this reader-friendly resource. Beginning with a clear presentation of prophecy interpretation and dispensationalism, the authors examine specific end times events represented in Left Behind and offer historical and biblical support for each event.


Story Behind the Book

With the incredible success of this series, we believe that it would be beneficial to the body of Christ for someone to publish a book that gives solid, thoughtful, biblical answers to the critics of the Left Behind theology. With the questions that are being raised and will continue to be raised, many may begin to wonder if the Left Behind theology is really biblical. Some of the impact of the series could be undermined. This book would set forth substantive biblical points in favor of the various end times events presented in the series.

Genres: Christian, Theology

220 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2004

About the author

Mark Hitchcock was born and raised in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He attended Oklahoma State University and graduated from law school in 1984. After working for a judge at the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals for four years, Mark was led to attend Dallas Theological Seminary, graduating in 1991. Since that time, he has served as senior pastor of Faith Bible Church in Edmond, Oklahoma. He completed his PhD at Dallas Theological Seminary in 2005 and serves as an associate professor of Bible exposition at DTS. He has authored over thirty books related to end-time Bible prophecy that have sold over one million copies. His books have been translated into over ten languages. Mark is a frequent speaker at churches and prophecy conferences both in the United States and internationally. Mark and his wife, Cheryl, live in Edmond, Oklahoma. They have two sons, Justin (married to Natalee) and Samuel, and two grandchildren..
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Reviews

[Nancy Bandusky · Rating 3 out of 5]

Informative explanation - given in an easy to read manner - regarding the errors of some critics of the Left Behind Series. This book doesn't go through the entire series but rather major "issues" raised by detractors. Solid support for the Biblical interpretation used in the series is provided. The chapter on hermeneutics was very interesting.

[Lee Anne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good readable summary of the Biblical issues that surround the Return of Christ.

[Tracie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found this to be a good explanation for how the Left Behind series while told through fictionalized characters was written with the Holy Scriptures as basis.
I found the book very interesting and while be reading further on Revelation and End Times prophesy.
I especially appreciated the last 2 chapters on dispensationism and the ancient documents supporting an early belief in a pre-trib Rapture event.