The American Prophecies: Ancient Scriptures Reveal Our Nation's Future [Paperback]

Michael D. Evans (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 25, 2005

New York Times bestselling author Michael D. Evans explains ancient biblical prophecies about current events that affect America's role and destiny in the twenty-first century.

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Amazon.com Review

How is America tied into ancient biblical prophecies? According to author Michael Evans, a fundamentalist Christian minister, biblical prophets already predicted that America is doomed to collapse unless its government stops accommodating the Arab world for the sake of oil and instead offers full military and diplomatic support to Israel. He believes that God wants Israel to have full control of the West Bank and Gaza, and Americans are risking God's wrath by not fully supporting this biblical mandate. Evans also theorizes that much of America's problems--including the attack of 9-11--are indications of God's fury over America's split allegiance between the two famous descendents of Abraham: Ishmael and Isaac. "We are caught in a tug of war between two brothers--between oil, political expedience, and conscience in many ways--and it our decisions and polices concerning these two brothers that will determine whether the United States will survive or go the way of the Roman Empire," he writes. Evans's prophetic foundation begins with the parable of the fig tree (Matthew 24:32-44), in which he interprets the various signs Jesus gave his disciples to mark "the final age and his return." Obviously, the Bible can be interpreted many ways, and Evans uses 17 chapters to weave in interpretations of scripture that support his theory that America faces a mammoth choice--ruin or salvation. Although actual quotes from scripture are rather sparse throughout the book, he concludes with a five-page index of "Ancient Prophecies" that indirectly support his theory. One caveat--Evans (Beyond Iraq) does not hide his vehement anti-Muslim leanings. This book will probably be offensive to Christians who practice religious tolerance and lean toward a more-inclusive solution to American diplomacy in the Middle East. --Gail Hudson --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Does America have an explicit role in biblical prophecy? Absolutely, says Evans, a journalist and popular Christian speaker who has come to believe that America is at a crossroads predicted in the Bible. Speaking from a deeply conservative perspective that lauds unqualified support of Israel and decries the "myth that Islam is a peaceful religion," Evans explains that the only reason why Islamic terrorists hate Americans is "simply because they hate us"-an unconvincing tautological argument that ignores the history of several ill-advised U.S. interventions in the Middle East. In 17 chapters, Evans employs a rather tortured biblical hermeneutic to persuade readers of the need for war in Iraq-and a future war with Syria-as well as for stepped-up support for Israel to conform with biblical prophecy. He often ties Muslims with Nazis, arguing that Muslims have adopted Hitler’s campaign to exterminate Jews. This book may resonate with ultra-conservative readers who already believe that America is the center of the cosmos. Other Christians will be alarmed by the way it promotes hate-filled stereotypes of Muslims even while it argues that Muslims are dangerous precisely because they promote hate-filled stereotypes of Jews.
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Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: FaithWords; annotated edition edition (August 25, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0446693286
• ISBN-13: 978-0446693288
• Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 0.9 x 8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1,459 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #925,182 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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BIOGRAPHY

Michael David Evans is an award-winning journalist, has appeared on hundreds of network television and radio shows including Good Morning, America, Cross Fire, Nightline, The Good Morning Show (Great Britain), and appears frequently on the Fox Network, CNN World News, NBC, ABC, and CBS. He is one of the most in-demand analysts on the subject of the Middle East.

Dr. Evans' 2008 bestseller was Jimmy Carter: The Liberal Left and World Chaos. It was followed in 2009 by Atomic Iran, Countdown to Armageddon, and in 2010, Dr. Evans entered the field of fiction with the thriller, GameChanger. His book The Final Move beyond Iraq debuted at #1 on the New York Times Bestsellers list in May 2007. It contained interviews with former CIA director James Woolsey, Harvard Law Professor Alan Dershowitz, General Hugh Shelton, Mort Zuckerman, owner, U.S. News and World Report, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and a host of others.

Dr. Evans' book, Showdown with Nuclear Iran became a New York Times and Amazon.com bestseller. He is also the author of 30 books including the New York Times and Wall Street Journal, Time Magazine, USA Today, Amazon #1, and Barnes and Noble.com #1 bestseller, The American Prophecies, and the New York Times bestseller, Beyond Iraq: The Next Move.

Mike Evans has won more than fifteen national awards for his prime time specials based on his books. Evans is an award-winning producer, having produced eighteen documentaries on Israel. His most famous special "Let My People Go!" spotlighted Natan Sharansky, who was at the time in a gulag in Russia. Dr. Evans asked President Ronald Reagan to seek Mr. Sharansky's release, and the release of some 400 Jewish prisoners from President Mikhail Gorbachev. Dr. Evans also worked with a Dutch government official to encourage the opening of the doors of the Dutch Embassy in Moscow to the Jews of Russia.

Dr. Evans has met with over 52 leaders of nations, (including foreign ministers, ambassadors, prime ministers and kings). He has worked closely with Israel's prime ministers for almost three decades. As an advisor to Prime Minister Begin, he recommended Benjamin Netanyahu for his first government post. His recommendation followed a meeting with the future prime minister after his brother, Jonathan, had been shot in the back while leading the raid on Entebbe in Uganda. Benjamin Netanyahu is now serving his second term as prime minister of Israel.

Dr. Evans is a member of the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. He has officially represented the evangelical broadcasting community in the United States for more than two decades covering strategic events throughout the world, such as the Middle East Peace Conference in Madrid and at the 43rd General Assembly of the United Nations specially convened session in Geneva. He also covered the International UN Conference on Afghanistan in The Hague, Netherlands, and the UN Durban Review Conference in Geneva, Switzerland.

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77 of 77 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Wakeup Call, January 4, 2005

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This review is from: The American Prophecies: Ancient Scriptures Reveal Our Nation's Future (Hardcover)

I read this book in 2 days, I just didn't want to put it down! I am so grateful to Mike Evans for clearly showing our nation's history, and our place in Prophecy. Because of Mike's experience in the Middle East and as an advisor in Washington he has a unique view of our political actions with the founding of Israel in modern times, and our government approach to a solution for Israel and Palstine by trying to appease all sides and protect our own interests. Mike is able to point out what we have said publicly and what we have done behind the scenes, and what scripture says. We need to take a true stand, as Lincoln did. We need to do it before it is too late. Mike's reference of history, past and current, and knowledge of scripture make it clear that we need to squarely stand behind Israel. We need to repent as a country, and we need to pray for our President and leaders to take righteous, prayerful stands all over the world. This is a time for Christians in this country that may not come again!! I am so grateful for this book! For me, Mike is like a voice in wilderness! Read the book, let God speak to your heart!!

87 of 88 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The American Prophecies: True to the Word, January 4, 2005

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Leon C. Stansfield "M.Ed., M.Div." (Stockton, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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I recently completed reading this entire book. I believe the author is correct in his assessment of the relationship between the U.S. and Israel and how we, as a nation, have both blessed and cursed that nation during our history, especially during the past 100 years. It is the best thing I've read which puts the U.S., our past, present, and future actions into perspective with regard to Israel. The scripture found in Genesis 12:1-3 is as true today as when God gave it to Abraham. The U.S. and its leaders observe it or ignore it to our national honor, or our national shame.

74 of 74 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars American Prophwecies, January 6, 2005

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Homer E. White "Z Book Worm" (San Angelo Texas) - See all my reviews
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I cannot see the negative rewiew some have given this book, I really wonder if they did any research before giving the review? the documented facts goes back to the times mentioned and are recorded for anyone to see for themselves,I lived at a time when some of the issues were up front, a time some seem to forget or wishes not to talk about, It is well worth reading and I think right on target