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A Second Look at the Second Coming: Sorting Through the Speculations
An Eastern Orthodox Christian perspective on eschatology. Read a balanced, well-researched treatment of the end times, interpreted from the Christian East by faithful Orthodox saints, martyrs, and Spirit-filled Fathers of the Faith. Historic Christian teaching on the rapture, the millennium, the state of Israel, and the role of the Church in the last days is something quite different from what is commonly taught in the pop religion of today's evangelicalism.
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328 pages, Paperback
First published October 20, 1999
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February 6, 2021
T. L. Frazier explains his view of the Second Coming from his view in the Orthodox Church. In addition, he aggressively confronts his representation of dispensational theology. If Frazier had just stuck to articulating his position, I would have rated this book a 4 out 5 stars. However, his aggressive criticism of his caricature of dispensationalism really diminishes the quality of his presentation.
If you already share his view of eschatology or if you already on your way out of the dispensational way of thinking, then you will love this book. And, it is always good, no matter what your position, to read someone who thinks differently than you. That is not my concern with Frazier here.
There is an enormous amount material and nuance in the field of eschatology. Because I am fairly familiar with the dispensational view, as I read Frazier's representation of it, he seems highly selective and sometimes inaccurate. However, where he seems inaccurate to me, it is likely that he has chosen some part of dispensationalism that has held the view he is targeting at some time. There are plenty of things to target in it, and there has been no shortage of kooks who hold its positions. Frazier gets into trouble when he tries to represent all of dispensationalism, his entire view, and then make application as if dispensationalism is dangerous - all in a fairly short book.
That said, there are many things I enjoyed about this book. There were several sources that I was not familiar with that I hope to be so in the future. I also like reading someone who thinks very differently about things than I do. And finally, I appreciate how Frazier challenges the modern evangelical view of modern Israel. There are some things to think about there.
If you already share his view of eschatology or if you already on your way out of the dispensational way of thinking, then you will love this book. And, it is always good, no matter what your position, to read someone who thinks differently than you. That is not my concern with Frazier here.
There is an enormous amount material and nuance in the field of eschatology. Because I am fairly familiar with the dispensational view, as I read Frazier's representation of it, he seems highly selective and sometimes inaccurate. However, where he seems inaccurate to me, it is likely that he has chosen some part of dispensationalism that has held the view he is targeting at some time. There are plenty of things to target in it, and there has been no shortage of kooks who hold its positions. Frazier gets into trouble when he tries to represent all of dispensationalism, his entire view, and then make application as if dispensationalism is dangerous - all in a fairly short book.
That said, there are many things I enjoyed about this book. There were several sources that I was not familiar with that I hope to be so in the future. I also like reading someone who thinks very differently about things than I do. And finally, I appreciate how Frazier challenges the modern evangelical view of modern Israel. There are some things to think about there.
December 31, 2017
Amazing book on the topic of the second coming. Requires some basic biblical knowledge. I plan on reading this a few more times eventually.
October 27, 2011
This is a very important book, and more timely than ever! Whether you have been a Christian all your life, just converted, or just want to know what all that end of the world stuff will be about, this book will help you out. I can guarantee you that you'll find some things out you didn't know, and come away with a better understanding of what Christians for 2000 years have awaited eagerly.
What's a rapture? Who is the antichrist? Can we know when the end will come? What will happen at the end? How is Revelation best read? All of these questions and more will be answered, and you will come away with a more sober, mature, and truly Christian understanding of the end times.
I can't recommend this book enough!
What's a rapture? Who is the antichrist? Can we know when the end will come? What will happen at the end? How is Revelation best read? All of these questions and more will be answered, and you will come away with a more sober, mature, and truly Christian understanding of the end times.
I can't recommend this book enough!
October 6, 2014
This book was such a blessing at a time like this. With so many things going on suggesting that we are near the return of Christ this gives a sensible and historic view of Revelation. Having been raised in evangelical circles and with the remake of Left Behind this book has calmed my spirit. I would recommend this to anyone who is questioning all the last days theories being made. This goes back to what the ancient church taught.
August 25, 2013
I found this book fascinating and very well done. It answers many of the difficulties facing prophecy students. In fact I have studied through this book twice and use it as a reference. Maranatha!!!
February 2, 2016
If you want to know what the Christian church really teaches about the so-called "rapture" read this book. Don't get fooled by false teachings.
April 2, 2016
This book must be read for all Orthodox, even all Protestants. Very insightful and clear.
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