What Happened in A. D. 70?
What Happened in A. D. 70?

Author: Edward E. Stevens

Publisher:

Published: 1997-04-01

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 9780962131103

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Excellent introduction to the preterist view that Christ returned in the events associated with the Fall of Jerusalem in the year A.D. 70. Also known as "Realized Eschatology" because of its similarity to the eschatology of C. H. Dodd, this brand of preterism is much more conservative. Anyone studying the impact of the 70 A.D. Destruction of Jerusalem on Christianity needs this. Radically different than the current popular millennialism, since it believes the Kingdom is here now. Author publishes a monthly magazine, KINGDOM COUNSEL, which develops these ideas further. Best annotated bibliography of preterist writings anywhere. Interprets apocalyptic & figurative language from a preterist hermeneutic, similar to J. S. Russell (THE PAROUSIA), Milton S. Terry (BIBLICAL HERMENEUTICS), Timothy James (THE MESSHIAH'S RETURN), Ron McRay (THE LAST DAYS), & Max King (THE SPIRIT OF PROPHECY). All these books available from this publisher. Topics: Olivet Discourse in Matthew 24. Date of the book of Revelation. Cessation of miraculous gifts at 70 A.D. Mentions JOSPEHUS & TACITUS regarding the destruction of Jerusalem.

The Fall of Jerusalem
The Fall of Jerusalem

Author: Flavius Josephus

Publisher: Penguin Group

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 116

ISBN-13:

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It is fatal to show pity in a time of war. Led by the mighty Titus, the Roman army besieges Jerusalem. Arrows rain over the city day and night, and battering rams assault its defensive walls. Inside, the people curse their fate, resistant to the last but maddened by hunger. After days of rebellion, al last their city falls. The citizens plead for mercy - but as the Romans march on the Temple of Masada, the most sacred sanctuary of the Jewish people, flaming torches blaze above their heads . . .

Understanding End Times Prophecy
Understanding End Times Prophecy

Author: Paul Benware

Publisher: Moody Publishers

Published: 2006-05-01

Total Pages: 282

ISBN-13: 1575674831

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Many Christians think of end times prophecy as a gigantic, intimidating puzzle -- difficult to piece together and impossible to figure out. But every puzzle can be solved if you approach it the right way. Paul Benware compares prophecy to a picture puzzle. Putting the edge pieces together first builds the 'framework' that makes it easier to fit the other pieces in their place. According to Benware, the framework for eschatology is the biblical covenants. He begins his comprehensive survey by explaining the major covenants. Then he discusses several different interpretations of end times prophecy. Benware digs into the details of the Rapture, the Great Tribulation, the judgements and resurrections, and the millennial kingdom. But he also adds a unique, personal element to the study, answering questions as: -Why study bible prophecy? -What difference does it make if I'm premillenial or amillenial? If what the Bible says about the future puzzles you, Understanding End Times Prophecy will help you put together the pieces and see the big picture.

A History of the Jewish War
A History of the Jewish War

Author: Steve Mason

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2016-02-24

Total Pages: 1406

ISBN-13: 1316418995

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A conflict that erupted between Roman legions and some Judaeans in late AD 66 had an incalculable impact on Rome's physical appearance and imperial governance; on ancient Jews bereft of their mother-city and temple; and on early Christian fortunes. Historical scholarship and cinema alike tend to see the conflict as the culmination of long Jewish resistance to Roman oppression. In this volume, Steven Mason re-examines the war in all relevant contexts (such as the Parthian dimension, and Judaea's place in Roman Syria) and phases, from the Hasmoneans to the fall of Masada. Mason approaches each topic as a historical investigation, clarifying problems that need to be solved, understanding the available evidence, and considering scenarios that might explain the evidence. The simplest reconstructions make the conflict more humanly intelligible while casting doubt on received knowledge.

The Apocalypse Code
The Apocalypse Code

Author: Hank Hanegraaff

Publisher: HarperChristian + ORM

Published: 2010-09-20

Total Pages: 331

ISBN-13: 1418567175

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Hank Hanegraaff reveals the code to Revelation. Breaking the code of the book of Revelation has become an international obsession. The result, according to Hank Hanegraaff, has been rampant misreading of Scripture, bad theology, and even bad politics and foreign policy. Hanegraaff argues that the key to understanding the last book of the Bible is the other sixty-five books of the Bible — not current events or recent history and certainly not any complicated charts. The Apocalypse Code offers sane answers to some very controversial questions: What does it mean to take the book of Revelation (and the rest of the Bible) literally? Who are the “Antichrist” and the “Great Whore of Babylon,” and what is the real meaning of “666”? How does our view of the end times change the way we think about the crisis in the Middle East? Are two-thirds of all Jews really headed for an apocalyptic holocaust? The Apocalypse Code is a call to understand what the Bible really says about the end times and why how we understand it matters so much in today’s world. “Provocative and passionate, this fascinating book is a must-read for everyone who’s interested in end-times controversies.” — Lee Strobel, Author, The Case for the Real Jesus “ This book is a withering and unrelenting critique of the positions of apocalyptic enthusiasts — Tim LaHaye. Every fan of the Left Behind series should read this book. The fog will clear, and common sense will return to our reading of the Bible.” — Gary M. Burge, Professor of New Testament, Wheaton College and Graduate School.

Revelation
Revelation

Author:

Publisher: Canongate Books

Published: 1999-01-01

Total Pages: 60

ISBN-13: 0857861018

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The final book of the Bible, Revelation prophesies the ultimate judgement of mankind in a series of allegorical visions, grisly images and numerological predictions. According to these, empires will fall, the "Beast" will be destroyed and Christ will rule a new Jerusalem. With an introduction by Will Self.

The Last Days According to Jesus
The Last Days According to Jesus

Author: R. C. Sproul

Publisher: Baker Book House Company

Published: 2000-10

Total Pages: 260

ISBN-13: 9780801063404

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Analyzes what Jesus said about when he would return and the last days would arrive (as in Matthew 24:34). Defends the trustworthiness of Jesus' teachings.

Understanding Jesus
Understanding Jesus

Author: Joe Amaral

Publisher: FaithWords

Published: 2011-09-10

Total Pages: 118

ISBN-13: 1455512494

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Modern-day Christians often bring their own presuppositions and assumptions to the reading of the Bible, not realizing how deeply their understanding of Christ's life and teachings is affected by a 21st-century worldview. In Understanding Jesus, author Joe Amaral delves deep into Jewish history, societal mores, and cultural traditions, closing the gap created by geographical distance and over two thousand years of history. Using a chronological approach to the life of Christ, he guides the reader through significant events such as Jesus' birth, baptism, and crucifixion, pointing out illuminating details that that the Western mind would normally miss. Amaral's premise is that to understand Jesus, we must understand the time and place in which he was born, the background from which he drew his illustrations, and the audience he spoke to. Throughout the book he explores specific terms, places, and events for their significance and shows how they add richness and meaning to the text. Topics include the connection between Jesus and John the Baptist, the annual Feasts and why they are important to modern Christianity, Jewish customs such as foot-washing, clean and unclean foods, paying tribute to political governments, and the significance of various miracles. In Understanding Jesus, Amaral draws back the curtain on a way of life that existed during the reign of the Caesars, and in doing so, reveals truths about the way we live more than two thousand years later, half a world away.

Into Thy Word
Into Thy Word

Author: Richard Krejcir

Publisher: iUniverse

Published: 2000-12-20

Total Pages: 302

ISBN-13: 0595148735

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This book is about how to read and study the Bible. This book is about getting the non-Christian to learn how to study the Bible, and this book is for the Pastor and theologian who needs to have their "refresh" button pressed. This book is in fact for anybody desiring to know the Book of ages. If you are new to the Word or are a seasoned teacher. If you do not know where to begin, or you have tried countless times and feel overwhelmed and frustrated, this is the book for you!