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|  | Author: Grant R. Jeffrey
Publisher: WaterBrook Press
Category: Book
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Rating:  12 reviews
Sales Rank: 37141
Media: Paperback
Pages: 240
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Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 6 x 0.7
ISBN: 140007441X
Dewey Decimal Number: 236.9
EAN: 9781400074419
ASIN: 140007441X
Publication Date: October 7, 2008
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 Countdown to the Apocalypse August 31, 2009
A. McFarland (Sulphur, Okla.)
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
An excellant book on prophecy. He is a very smart man on the Bible. I have most of his books and I have enjoyed them all.
Most interesting read November 6, 2008
Armchair Interviews (Minneapolis, MN)
17 out of 18 found this review helpful
It has been declared around the world that it is the end times and often if you happen to catch a television preacher, you can bet that he will say at least once that it is the last days. But what exactly does that mean? Renowned author and prophecy expert, Grant Jeffrey, tells us exactly what it means in his new book. Citing Biblical verses and prophecies he provides a clear timeline about where we are with regards to prophecy and what to expect next.
The book is divided into two main sections.
--One deals with Daniel and his history.
--The second part deals with the prophecy and how it pertains to our lives today.
In a world of uncertainty and fear, especially with the way the economy is, it is nice to know what next events are in the future. At least that is the way I felt when I read this book. The author gives approximate dates about future events that would have a major impact on society. My favorite part of the book is the fact that Jeffrey gives information about the background and key features of the antichrist. I have always wondered about this, and after reading this book, it was made extremely clear.
I especially liked the fact that Jeffrey goes out of his way to give a history of Daniel and his background. Hence, I believe that those not well-versed in the Bible will also find this book helpful since they won't have to worry about the authenticity and credibility of Daniel.
Even if you don't practice or put much stock in Christianity, there is no harm in knowing someone's thoughts on what the future might hold. After all there is a statistical probability that he might be right!
This book is highly recommended and is a definite must read for Christians since it will cement your faith and strengthen your beliefs.
Armchair Interviews agrees.
Historical. Interesting. Insightful. Revealing. November 17, 2008
Jeffrey E Ellis (Naperville, IL USA)
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
COUNTDOWN TO THE APOCALYPSE is an insightful and interesting study of the book of Daniel and end-times Biblical prophecy.
Grant Jeffrey takes the morning headlines and presents them in the context of Bible prophecy -how and where they fit into future events. The most modern concepts of global warming, cashless economic systems, bio-data chips and the rebirth of military engines in the former Soviet Union, China, India, Japan and other countries were foretold 2,500 years ago to a humble servant of God, Daniel.
Grant draws from the most revealing and detailed Biblical texts in Daniel, Revelation, Ezekiel and the four gospels to paint a picture of the times leading up to the second coming of Christ. He pulls together historical documents to fully explain the events which have already occurred and some which are nearly upon us.
It is fascinating to read about the "signs of the times" in which we live and to be reminded of the hope and glory of the expected end: the triumphant return of the King.
Good study of book of Daniel and Biblical prophesy February 8, 2010
Wanda M. Isum (Stanchfield, MN USA)
Easy to read and understand. Used the Bible with it as it moved along.
An Interesting Primer on Daniel's Visions June 5, 2009
S. M. Cawood (Switzerland)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book's title and cover look sensationalist but the actual content is sober and well-researched. The case made is that the 70 weeks prophecy in Daniel 9 accurately predicted the day of Jesus Messiahship being unveiled (Pal Sunday) from the date of the decree of the Persian King to re-build the walls of Jerusalem.
Sadly, the book does not offer a detailed calculation but Jeffrey does refer to the standard work on this theory "The Coming Prince" by Sir Robert Anderson. This referral alone is worth the book and Countdown serves as a popular primer for introducing us to deeper studies.
Occasionally the tone is polemic and not much time is given to alternative views or interpretations of key passages (e.g. Dan 9:27) where the sense is ambiguous or Dan 9:26 where the meaning (of the "flood") is incompatible with what we know about Jerusalem's last great destruction (there was no flood).
An entertaining and useful work, if somewhat unoriginal.
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