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Left Behind softcover books 1-6 boxed set (Left Behind)

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I highly recommend these books, but I can not think of any reason to buy them in a box set when it costs 15% more than purchasing them individually.

This is a great series for anyone to have. The individual books are first rate, but I see no reason to pay so much for the collection. If I could, I would give the books five stars but the price of the boxed set one star. Go figure the marketing people!

With all the end-times novels on the market it's probably useful to see a comparison from someone who has read most of them. So here's my take on the matter.

LEFT BEHIND is an action adventure written primarily for Christians with a huge cross-over into the secular market. It sticks very closely to scripture and to prophecy of the time during the Tribulation. There is never any doubt of the authors' position and which characters are good and which are bad. Beyond that, there's been so much said about Left Behind that probably every possible opinion has been expressed. Some love it. Some hate it. Personally, I like the Left Behind series a lot.

THE LAST DAY makes no attempt at all to adhere to scriptural prophecy. It is, in fact, less accurate scripturally than The Omen movies or End of Days. If you want a fun read and don't care whether the story has any connection to scripture, it's probably okay.

THE CHRIST CLONE TRILOGY, my definite favorite among the list, is written for a secular audience with a big cross-over into the Christian market. Through most of the 3 books you don't know what the author's position is or which (if any) of the characters speak for him. Only in the last book do you find out he is a Christian and that he is using his story telling ability to reach the lost with the Gospel and the danger that faces them if they do not accept it.

WE ALL FALL DOWN is a story of a man forced to make decisions about himself and God when faced by undeniable evidence (living through the Tribulation) that the Bible is true. It's an interesting exploration in character but the author's development of the events of the Tribulation is muddled and very thin. The thing most Christians object to about We All Fall Down is the non-stop use of extreme profanity by the main character. It was hard for me to get past all the f-words, and I certainly would not say I enjoyed it, still it made me think.

Everyone of these books were wonderful to read--I couldn't put them down! After finishing one, the second couldn't come fast enough! I'm anticipating the 9th edition with bated breathe! It's a pity that they're so expensive. If they weren't, I know lots of people who would've purchased them already. My entire office is passing them around. We can't get enough!

Okay, I'm hooked on this series. I've read 6 of the 9 so far and I have to admit it gets pretty unrealistic at times. I guess I'm just a sucker for a soap opera. I'm hooked on the story of the characters.

On the other hand, while I'll keep reading Left Behind, I have to agree with all those that say that The Christ Clone Trilogy by James BeauSeigneur is really a better and much more realistic end times series. Besides since The Christ Clone Trilogy is a completed series, you don't have to worry so much that the rapture will come before you finish reading.;-)

My wife loves this series of books, I however would prefer to undergo bowel surgery performed with kithen utensils and a one eyed rabid dog called satan. (it has four stars as this was only bought for my wife as thus only reflects her opinion)

The set was exactly as described. It was in great shape, looks brand new, quick shipping, great price. Very happy!

I was inspired by reading these books. Never has a series of books captured my attention as these. I am a Christian but even if I was not, this series would definitely make me think about my life, and which direction I was going. They bring to life the Bibles Prophecies in a way that anyone can understand them. These books will always remain at the top of my prefered reading list.

Can't put these books down, it really holds my interest and it is an easy read. Now I am looking for 7 and beyond of these books.

After reading these books, you feel a sense of urgency to bring others to Christ.