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Hal Lindsey and Biblical Prophecy

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I picked this book up at a used book sale and, alas, it is an out of print book at Amazon. Meanwhile, Hal Lindsey decades after the Late Great Planet Earth is still flourishing as a fear-mongering millionaire. The Christian faith needs more authors who can incisively analyze people's work such as that of Lindsey.

What is great about Vanderwaal is that he does much more than give an intelligent critique of Hal Lindsey; he also helps the reader develop a proper understanding of biblical prophecy. He uses clear, understandable language that is refreshing in the evangelical world which seems to want ear candy. This is good theological work for a good reason.

Lindsey is one of the many authors who make grave errors in their approach to biblical prophecy. Perhaps it is not fair for Vanderwaal to focus especially on him; on the other hand, Lindsey affected a whole generation with his unfounded and inaccurate predictions. Vanderwaal is quick and effective to point these out.

If you wish to read Hal Lindsey, then read this first to give yourself a balanced perspective. Vanderwaal is opinionated and holds fast to his critique. But much of what he says rings true.