Nicolae: the Rise of Antichrist [Hardcover]

Tim Lahaye (Author), Jerry B. Jenkins (Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover
• Publisher: Tyndale House Pub (1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0739408917
• ISBN-13: 978-0739408919
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 4.2 x 1.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (408 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,317,221 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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182 of 188 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Nicolae Who? CHRISTOPHER IS MUCH MORE CONVINCING!, January 25, 2002

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Amanda Williams (Oceano, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Nicolae: The Rise of Antichrist (Left Behind No. 3) (Paperback)

This book in the Left Behind series is called Nicolae but Nicolae is harldy even in this book. Again, this entry in the series focuses almost entirely on the private lives of Rayford, Buck and friends.

When I heard about this series I had really hoped for insight into Revelation and the end times. Instead we're given endless detail about the Trib Force members and only the most elementary presentation of prophetic events.

Like many readers, I have found The Christ Clone Trilogy far more satisfying to my desire to understand the Tribulation. Instead of Left Behind's rigid repetition of scriptural description with no real-world explanation of what it means or how it could occur, The Christ Clone Trilogy gives plausible scenarios based in real science and politics, as well as staying true to scripture.

And as far as believable Antichrists, Nicolae Carpathia is a cardboard puppet compared to Christopher Goodman.

76 of 83 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Evil One Takes Over, June 28, 2000

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Enrique Torres "Rico" (San Diegotitlan, Califas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Nicolae: The Rise of Antichrist (Left Behind No. 3) (Paperback)

I've read all but "The Indwelling", which I'll read this summer, so I've decided to review the series. If you're a voracious reader you could finish this book in a day, no matter your reading level it is an easy read. You're likely to read it quickly because you'll want to find out what is going to happen next in this apocalyptic vision of Earth's future. This book is one of the best in the series. The action and suspense are spellbinding, so it is very entertaining. The "message" and true intent of the authors is throughout the book, you either believe it or not. The book is entertainment, not a bible study course on the Book of Revelations, so take it for what it is and enjoy the ride. The "evil one" is portrayed magnificently, totally believeable and credible. The world is his oyster and the way he manages to rise to power is slightly predictable but interesting nonetheless. The "heroes" are by now starting to become more dimensional as characters and the reader will be able to identify with them as real people. Whether you agree or disagree with the premise of this book, an interpretation of the Book of Revelations, the book is still a very good piece of fiction that in fact may be based on truth? Better than # 2 and right up there with the original # 1. No matter you're opinion, you will be left thinking about how you live your life and hopefully be a better person for it.

43 of 49 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, no matter what your perspective., November 10, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Nicolae: The Rise of Antichrist (Left Behind No. 3) (Paperback)

I for one read this book in only a day. What saddens me is to see the negative reviews that some have written about it. The purpose in writing this book (and the others) was not solely for entertainment or profit. These books are not written to convince people of one Rapture doctrine or another. Rather, they have the message of God's love for his people thoughout. Some reviews had wrong facts (saying such things like Amanda Steele was killed in a nuclear blast), said that the Antichrist was not a good enough villian (he isn't supposed to be one; he wins the people over and then turns nasty), and some even talk about how it is pointless to write about such things if they aren't happening now. Has it ever occured to these people that these books are chock full of Biblical references and the plan of salvation? No matter what time you think that the Rapture will occur, there are still probably going to be some of these books around. Then those who were really "left behind" may find them and glean some truth from them in an otherwise lost world. From the sounds of it though, it seems that some current readers could profit as well from a little religion.