Left Behind (novel)
Reissue of Left Behind using original artwork
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| Author | Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins |
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| Cover artist | Westlight/H. Armstrong Roberts |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Series | Left Behind (series) |
| Genre |
Christian fiction, Apocalyptic fiction |
| Publisher | Tyndale House Publishers |
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Publication date
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Sunday, December 31, 1995 |
| Media type | Print (Hardcover, Paperback; also made into Graphic novel and audiobook) |
| Pages | 320 pages, hardcover 468 pages, paperback |
| ISBN | (HC), (PB) |
| OCLC | 32509183 |
| 813/.54 20 | |
| LC Class | PS3562.A315 L44 1995 |
| Preceded by | The Rapture |
| Followed by | Tribulation Force |
Left Behind: A Novel of the Earth's Last Days is a best-selling novel by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins that starts the Left Behind series. This book and others in the series give narrative form to a specific eschatological reading of the Christian Bible, particularly the Book of Revelation inspired by dispensationalism and premillennialism. It was released on Sunday, December 31, 1995. The events take place the day of the Rapture and the two weeks following.
The story takes place during the Rapture. Millions of people suddenly vanish and frantic "survivors" of the disappearances begin their search for their friends and families, as well as answers to what has happened. Among them are pilot Rayford Steele, his daughter Chloe Steele and Cameron "Buck" Williams, and pastor Bruce Barnes, who begin to discover that the Rapture has taken place. Meanwhile, Buck follows an unknown, but charming, Romanian politician named Nicolae Carpathia, who quickly attracts millions of followers - seemingly overnight.
Christian tribulation theory is played out in a context around the theme of the "Rapture", based on the First Epistle to the Thessalonians. Amongst those who believe there will be a Rapture, there are three main theories on the timing of this event: Pre-Tribulation, Mid-Tribulation, and Post-Tribulation. This book takes the Pre-Tribulation Rapture position. The story is built around such End times themes as the Second Coming, the Antichrist, the Tribulation, and the expected coming Millennium of Messiah.
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