The Rapture: In the Twinkling of an Eye / Countdown to the Earth's Last Days

Written by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins

Narrated by Steve Sever

In the moments leading up to the Rapture, nobody knows it is coming as the clock silently ticks down. Choices are made. The stage is set as Nicolae Carpathia ruthlessly eliminates any obstacles in his rise to power. In the twinkling of an eye, loved ones disappear without a good-bye. Heaven rejoices as millions are welcomed into the unspeakable presence of God. The darkest days may lie ahead for those who have been left behind. On o6-o6-o6, read the story that leads you right into Left Behind.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers
• Release date: Jun 6, 2006
• ISBN: 9781414325309

Tim LaHaye

Tim LaHaye es un autor bestseller en la lista del New York Times con más de setenta libros de no ficción, muchos de ellos acerca de profecías y el fin de los tiempos, y es el coautor de la serie Left Behind con ventas record. Se considera que LaHayes es uno de las autoridades más reconocidas de América acerca de las profecías bíblicas del fin de los tiempos. Visite www.TimLaHaye.com

Reviews for The Rapture

[neverstopreading-1 · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

 There's a lot of repetition from previous books - obviously "Left Behind," but the post-rapture judgment scene is too similar to "Glorious Appearing." Story telling is much weaker than the other prequels (which are overall better than the main series). Too much telling, not enough showing. I don't share the writer's theological viewpoints, but it was surprising to me to hear Irene state that only Rayford can bridge the gap between himself and God, and that Mary (Jesus's mother) was chosen by God because of her righteousness. The first smacks of Pelagianism/works-righteousness. The second does as well, but as a Catholic, I would assert that Mary was "highly favored" not because of her own merits (works-righteousness/Pelagianism) but because of the singular grace given to her by God from the moment of her conception. It's no surprise to me that the authors reject the Immaculate Conception, but it is surprising to hear Pelagianism semi-overtly in its place.

[adeej_1 · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

The last of the prequels to the Left Behind series. With the rapture happening towards the end of this book, this is an exciting lead-up to the first Left Behind book. Good story, good writing.

[amacmillen_1 · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

This novel is a continuation of the series before "Left Behind". Same characters and an expansion of the plots that leads up to the Rapture. This novel explains what the ruptured would find in heaven with Christ. And describes the situation on Earth , at the time.

[mapping-1 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

The "Rapture" is a term used as if it were an event. Instead, in my view, it is a state. It commences for the church, Jesus Christ's believing followers who own Him as Lord, at His call for them, the event meant by the title of the book. The Grace of God is, at the time of writing, holding open the opportunity to come to Him by Christ, "the way, the truth and the life" until that moment. Given the author's belief in this, it seems a pity that he allows his name to be attached to a series of fictional work that implies unscriptural hope thereafter. Whatever God's intended dealings with people thereafter, it is false to hold out an alternative to the Gospel here and now. These things apart, the author is faithful to scripture in this work.

[shortybond · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

All of the Left Behind books are provacative and page turning. I read them all at least once a year.