Church and the Tribulation: A Biblical Examination of Posttribulationism [Paperback]

Robert H. Gundry (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 23, 1973

In the opening chapter, Robert Gundry states, 'It is hoped that the following pages will contribute to an understanding and appreciation of the posttribulational position and that it will do so in a manner characterized by 'wisdom from above. . . First pure, then peaceable, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, unwavering, without hypocrisy' (James 3:17).' In keeping with this expressed desire, the author presents his thesis regarding Christ's second coming, not as a polemical argument, but as a reasonable and tenable position. This book propounds the thesis that Jesus will return after the tribulation and that the first resurrection will occur at that time. Dr. Gundry believes that biblical evidence points most naturally to this conclusion. Because of his discerning analysis of Scripture, his careful logic, and the thoughtful presentation of his views, he is one of today's leading spokesmen for posttribulational eschatology.

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From the Back Cover

In the opening chapter, Robert Gundry states, "It is hoped that the following pages will contribute to an understanding and appreciation of the posttribulational position and that it will do so in a manner characterized by 'wisdom from above. . . First pure, then peaceable, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, unwavering, without hypocrisy' (James 3:17)." In keeping with this expressed desire, the author presents his thesis regarding Christ's second coming, not as a polemical argument, but as a reasonable and tenable position. This book propounds the thesis that Jesus will return after the tribulation and that the first resurrection will occur at that time. Dr. Gundry believes that biblical evidence points most naturally to this conclusion. Because of his discerning analysis of Scripture, his careful logic, and the thoughtful presentation of his views, he is one of today's leading spokesmen for posttribulational eschatology.

About the Author

Robert H. Gundry (PhD, Manchester) is a scholar-in-residence and professor emeritus of New Testament and Greek at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California. Among his books are Mark: A Commentary on His Apology for the Cross; Matthew: A Commentary on His Handbook for a Mixed Church Under Persecution, Soma in Biblical Theology, and Jesus the Word According to John the Sectarian.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Paperback: 232 pages
• Publisher: Zondervan (November 23, 1973)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0310254019
• ISBN-13: 978-0310254010
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #373,103 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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21 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An academic defense of posttribulationism, November 5, 1999

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Marc Axelrod (Potter, Wi USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Church and the Tribulation: A Biblical Examination of Posttribulationism (Paperback)

This is still the best apologetic for the posttribulation position I've read. I'm disappointed that there aren't more books on the posttribulational position out there. But Gundry does a good job at critiquing the popular pretribulational view and setting forth a solid exegetical defense of posttribulationism. His interpretation of John 14 is a little wrong. But other than that, it's really good.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Theological Brilliance, October 16, 2007

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Joseph "theologian joe" (Morristown, TN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Church and the Tribulation: A Biblical Examination of Posttribulationism (Paperback)

Out of all the Post-Trib. books I have read (ranging from George Ladd to Millard Erickson) this is by far the hardest to grasp yet the most powerful. Gundry refutes Pre-Tribulationalism on EVERY aspect. He constantly uses their arguement, see if it COULD work, and refutes it. There is a brilliance within the style of reading that I had found to be hard to understanding (I blame me for that). I could only recommend this book if someone who has spent lots of time already studying Pre or Post Tribulationalism because this is a step (rather a leap) up from George Ladd or Walvoord. I plan on reading it through more than three times to understand every arguement. One the unique things with his view of the Post-Trib. Advent is the Dispensational factor unlike Ladd who was more of a Historical Futurist. Great book and Great Scholarship!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Truth in Love, April 6, 2009

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D. R. Smith (Highland, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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I am very grateful for Gundry's book! He presented a well thought out presentation of the post-tribulation rapture. This is the first book I have read on this view, and I only read it after comeing to this view myself. I had been a pre-tribber for over 15 years. But I always held it as a non-essential, with the knowledge that learned brethren held to other views. After preparing an inductive lesson on Matthew 24-25, I came to the firm conviction that the post-tribulation rapture is clearly taught in the scriptures. Then I went in search of authors that have gone before me. And that's how I discovered this book.

There are a lot of mean spirited words on both sides of the camp. I commend Robert Gundry in his ability to present a cogent argument from scripture without vitriol, but with love. I will be buying his other book on the subject soon, "First the Antichrist".