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Left Behind
The bestselling Left Behind novels, written by Tim LaHaye and Jerry Jenkins between 1995 and 2007, dramatize the premillennial view of the End Times favored by earlier generations of American fundamentalists, in which Christ “raptures” his followers to heaven before a series of apocalyptic events unfold on earth. Though the books and film adaptations continue remain popular in certain circles, other evangelicals criticize the rapture mindset for fostering an escapist mentality toward the world rather than a desire for its redemption.
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It’s the End of the World (But Not as We Know It)
The total eclipse is the latest of many apocalyptic expectations corrupting our view of Revelation.
Christian Fiction (Finally) Has Issues
Evangelical novelists have embraced human grit and struggle. Getting readers to notice is its own struggle.
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Another Denomination Changes Its End Times Doctrine
Why the Evangelical Free Church of America stepped back from its premillennial convictions.
Jerry B. Jenkins: The Tim LaHaye I Knew
I saw the softer side of a man famous for strong opinions.
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Died: Tim LaHaye, Author Who ‘Left Behind’ a Long Legacy
Jerry B. Jenkins: ‘Thrilled as I am that he is where he has always wanted to be, his departure leaves a void in my soul.’
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Only One-Third of Pastors Share ‘Left Behind’ End Times Theology
Here’s how 1,000 Protestant clergy disagree on the rapture, the Antichrist, and other points of eschatology.
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Jerry B. Jenkins Shuts Down Christian Writers Guild
(UPDATED) After 50 years, effort to train next generation of Christian authors comes to an end.
The Rapture Keeps Coming Back
Why are movies about the last days still so popular?
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Creator of ‘Left Behind’ Video Games Charged with Fraud
SEC files suit, suspends company’s stock.