Revelation Unveiled (Paperback)

by Tim LaHaye (Author) "The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show his servants what must soon take place..." (more)
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Revelation Unveiled, previously released under a different title, is a readable commentary on the Book of Revelation that includes charts and diagrams for the layman, Bible teacher, and pastor.

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For thousands of readers, the best-selling Left Behind series coauthored by Dr. Tim LaHaye has painted a vivid scenario of events preceding the return of Jesus Christ. Combining page-turning drama, gripping, human perspectives, and a keen knowledge of the Bible, Dr. LaHaye has depicted with graphic immediacy the time to end all times. Revelation Unveiled lays the Scriptural foundation for Left Behind and Tribulation Force. Filled with references to the novels, this commentary helps readers get an in-depth grasp of the book of Revelation from a premillennial view. Stamped by Dr. LaHaye's trademark gift for making complex topics plain, Revelation Unveiled explains such critical topics as the Rapture of the church, the breaking of the seven seals and the blowing of the seven trumpets, the seven bowls of wrath and the destruction of Babylon in the Great Tribulation, the return of Christ and the final battle against Satan and his hosts, the Millennial reign, the Great White Throne Judgment, and the establishment of a new heavens and a new earth. The first edition of Revelation Unveiled, titled Revelation Illustrated and Made Plain, sold over 250,000 copies. This new, revised and expanded edition includes 50 black-and-white illustrations, redrawn to add visual clarity and emphasis to LaHaye's engaging, easy-to-understand style. With simple and accessible language, Revelation Unveiled will help readers better understand this mysterious final book of the Bible, and its implications for the times we live in.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Zondervan; Rev Upd edition (June 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0310230055
• ISBN-13: 978-0310230052
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.4 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (73 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #41,485 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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59 of 79 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Biblically Sound! A Must Read for Any Believer, November 24, 1999

By	Rebecca Leal (League City, TX) - See all my reviews

Tim LaHays' Revelation Unveilved is a valuable source for any Believer's library. LaHaye explains Revelation for the layman, including charts and graphs to allow the reader to see a full picture of what is happening.

As for the references to the Catholic Church, they are sad, but true. There are many wonderful Catholics who have been saved through Faith in Jesus Christ, but sadly there are many more who have not. This book provides insight into the history of their church and exposes some of the Pagan roots of the Roman Catholic Church. Every Catholic should read this and take the words of Revelation to Heart.

I commend LaHaye for bringing the message of the gospel in almost every chapter of the book, which I believe was LaHaye's purpose for writing it. LaHaye reminds us to be prepared for the Rapture of the Church and to pay heed to our Commission from Jesus to be evangelists to all the Nations. Please read this book and watch and pray! Love in Christ!

19 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding, November 2, 1999

By	J.J. Johanik "jjohanik" (Chicago) - See all my reviews

Don't believe Mr. Absurd above. As a scholar myself, I find this book completely credible and well written. Lahaye does attack the Catholic Church, but only by providing historical evidence in refuting its many accessory practices never dreamed of by the Apostolic Church. I'll take Scripture alone as a basis of my Faith anyday over the legalistic practices of the Catholic traditions.

A great commentary on Revelation for any believer.

17 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars I wish there was a "no star" option. . ., November 26, 2001

By	Thomas Becket (11th century Canterbury, England) - See all my reviews

"Revelation Unveiled" is the non-fiction exposition of the Book of Revelation upon which Tim LaHaye has based his hugely popular "Left Behind" series. The book demonstrates what the astute "Left Behind" reader has already figured out: Mr. LaHaye is a die-hard dispensationalist -- and woe (eternally!) to anyone who presumes to disagree with his interpretations.

The difficulty with the interpretation of biblical prophecy lies when one insists that one's own interpretation is, and must be, the best; the only one possible; etc. Even more dangerous, is when the interpretation under consideration bears no resemblence whatsoever to the historical facts of the matter.

The form of pre-millenial dispensationalism espoused by LaHaye in this book is a recent invention -- promulgated in the 19th century by Darby, and popularized by the "Scofield Reference Bible". It does not represent what the Church has believed through the centuries -- and I am not just referring to Catholics. The Reformers would be equally uncomfortable with the Darby/Scofield/LaHaye interpretations -- and rightfully so, because although LaHaye purports to be following in the footsteps of the Reformers, his theology tells a different story.

Also worthy of note (in a negative sense) is the strong anti-Catholic sentiment running through both "Revelation Unveiled" in particular and dispensationalism in general. The hints of such in the "Left Behind" series are openly espoused in this book. LaHaye cites as his principal anti-Catholic source the late Lorraine Boettner's work "Catholicism" -- a work dismissed as non-scholarly and non-factual by Protestants and Catholics alike. If Mr. LaHaye chooses to disagree with the Catholic Church on a particular issue, that's certainly his right. But it is usually best to know what it is one is actually opposing, rather than to rely on discredited secondary sources.

What is most disturbing about this book, as previously indicated, is the tendency of the author to insist that his interpretation is the CORRECT interpretation without taking into consideration the rather basic fact that Revelation has been studied by Christians of all backgrounds and persuasions for two thousand years. It borders on theological hubris to neglect other evidence and testimony in this manner.