Prophecy Paradox: The Case for a First Century End Time [Paperback]

Lynn Louise Schuldt (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 2001

It's time for the paradox. We've all heard biblical predictions of the end time: wars, cataclysm, apocalypse. You've heard predictions of the future, but the paradox is in the past. "PROPHECY PARADOX: The Case for a First Century End Time" shows these prophecies were ancient predictions for the first century. Here is evidence the historical "end time" took place in the first century; and that's the paradox.

"PROPHECY PARADOX: The Case for a First Century End Time" offers a well organized and documented case for first century fulfillment of prophecy. The first Christians 2000 years ago lived in the "last days," and the "end of all things" was at hand in their immediate future. The origin of "end of the world" prophecies was a series of signs meant for those who lived 2000 years ago. Although we are popularly inclined to look for these signs today, this approach is out of context with original intent. "PROPHECY PARADOX: The Case for a First Century End Time" uses source material from the Bible and original Roman Empire histories to show that all the signs were seen in the first century within the generation of the apostles.

"PROPHECY PARADOX:: The Case for a First Century End Time" provides valuable resource material for those interested in the subject. The book includes detailed historical documentation, as well as an index, Table of Contents, chronological table, listing of time statements, table of Old Testament Prophecies Fulfilled, bibliography, and various maps, charts and illustrations.

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From the Publisher

Here is a unique interpretation of prophecy that ties the return of Christ to a well documented cataclysmic, historical event. This book makes a case that all prophecy is fulfilled and that Christ returned in A.D.79 during the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius. Many of the signs predicted to occur just before His return are well explained by the ash, smoke, quakes, gas and debris expelled by the volcanic explosion. This explanation differs from the traditional preterist view that the destruction of Jerusalem was the key historical event marking Christ's return. This book challenges the foundations of current eschatological theory.

(This is the second revised edition of "A.D. 79, a Prophecy Paradox")

From the Author

I got interested in Bible Prophecy when I became a Christian in 1977. After a few years of study I noticed inconsistencies in the popular theories that raised serious doubts, not only about the prophecies themselves, but eventually in the reliability of the whole Bible. Rather than lose my faith, I began a search to find the answer to these problems. At the start I was unaware of any system of interpretation other than the futurist view, that assumes much prophecy is yet unfulfilled. But knowing that some prophecies were fulfilled in the first century made me wonder if there were others. I began a historical study of that period, leading eventually to a search through the most authentic and reliable ancient sources I could find. More fulfilled predictions surfaced than expected. I began to suspect that all Bible prophecy was fulfilled in the first century. It took nine more years of detective work to write my book supporting this theory. Before publishing I discovered the preterists. They too believe in past fulfillment, but pick A.D. 70 as the time of Christ's return rather than my proposed date of A.D. 79. My purpose in publishing is twofold: first is to present a viable alternative to the current dogma that Christ is coming soon; and second is to show the predictions surrounding Christ's return can be explained by one prominent historical event.

Product Details

• Paperback: 370 pages
• Publisher: Son Mountain Pr; 2nd Rev edition (November 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0964781611
• ISBN-13: 978-0964781610
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,989,663 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A comprehensive, candid, unflinching examination, April 11, 2002

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This review is from: Prophecy Paradox: The Case for a First Century End Time (Paperback)

Now in a revised and updated second edition, Prophecy Paradox: The Case For A First Century End Time by author, Roman Empire expert, and Bible prophecy research specialist Lynn Schuldt is a comprehensive, candid, unflinching examination at the true meaning of Biblical prophecies, how they have been fulfilled, the true nature of millenniums, and even the phenomena of the Antichrist. Prophecy Paradox takes the radical view that the return of Christ happened during the first century of the common era, and that the New Testament prophecies related "End Times" have already come to pass, rather than lying in wait to predict the future. A carefully documented and persuasively argued interpretation, Prophecy Paradox is a singularly fascinating, compelling, and iconoclastic Biblical study.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Yes, but ..., June 4, 2002

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This review is from: Prophecy Paradox: The Case for a First Century End Time (Paperback)

Schuldt is on to something here, and makes some very valid and important points. However, right after I read this book I read another that I find even more important. It's titled Real Prophecy Unveiled, by Joseph J. Adamson. He too speaks of some of the prophecies already having been fulfilled "before this generation passes" (speaking of the apostles' generation). But he submits that while the Christ will not come again, prophecy IS NOW being fulfilled by the messenger for the "Spirit of Truth" that Jesus said would come, "to guide you unto all truth, show you things to come, and glorify me." (John 16:13,14) Furthermore, he submits that the messenger is the "bridegroom-lamb" who is "of your brethren and has the testimony of Jesus." (Revelation 19:10) Therefore, even though Jesus fulfilled many prophecies during his lifetime and as the holy ghost, still more prophecies are now being fulfilled by his messenger. So, together, Schuldt's and Adamson's books give us the real truth, and they totally refute and expose the "end times" nonsense. In fact, Adamson's book gives us a view of prophecy that we can celebrate.

0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It happened, August 14, 2007

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This review is from: Prophecy Paradox: The Case for a First Century End Time (Paperback)

If you are a Christian and spend your days a wishin' an' hopin' for the rapture, you need this book. You are going to need a place to sit, flask of coffee and probably a shoulder to cry on when you realise you have wasted your time as a Christian who has followed a heresy.

Thankyou Lynn.