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by Thomas Ice (Author), Kenneth L. Gentry Jr. (Author) "Two thousand years ago, the greatest prophecies ever uttered were nearing fulfillment..." (more)
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A debate-and-respond format examining whether the Tribulation is past or still to come.

About the Author
Thomas Ice (Th.M., Dallas Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Tyndale Seminary) is the director of the Pre-Trib Research Center and resides in Arlington, Texas.

Kenneth L. Gentry Jr. (M.Div., Reformed Theological Seminary; Th.M. and Th.D., Whitefield Theological Seminary) is a professor at Christ College in California.

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  • Paperback: 224 pages
  • Publisher: Kregel Academic & Professional (May 13, 1999)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0825429013
  • ISBN-13: 978-0825429019
  • Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #312,395 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent presentation of the subject, November 8, 2004
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Regardless of your current thoughts on the subject, this book will help you tie together any loose ends. It represents a very clear and easily-readable presentation of two opposite views of eschatology: futurism (dispensationalism) and preterism.

Like most evangelical Christians today, I grew up learning and teaching dispensationalism. Many studies in Daniel meant I had the images and calculations down pat. However, there was a nagging doubt involved in stretching the 70th week out for over two thousand years. Suddenly -- and recently -- everything is falling into place.

If you are unfamiliar with any other view of the end times, do yourself a favour and get a copy of this book. Both sides are very clearly presented. Read them and make up your own mind.
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Too Brief!!, October 2, 1999
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This book allows the common view (futurism) and the emerging view (preterism) to present their eschatological case, specifically concerning the timing of the "Tribulation." Both authors are given two chapters each in order to outline their respective views. Each author is then given one chapter to rebut the other's presentation.

Where this book falls short is that the authors are not given an additional opportunity to respond to each other's rebuttals. A couple rounds of additional responce, in my mind, is where great benefit could have been given the reader, but wasn't. Even so, this book serves as a springboard for your own study, which is the stated objective. Each author gives a two page list of favorable books for his position.

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4.0 out of 5 stars A Much-Needed Comparison, June 9, 2003
Evangelical Christianity's fascination with eschatology shows no signs of waning in the near future. Major political and social events continue to fuel the interest in "end-times" speculation, whether the Persian Gulf War, 9/11, or the war in Iraq. A significant indicator of evangelicalism's interest in eschatology is the infamous "Left Behind" series of books by Tim LaHaye and Jerry Jenkins. This series of books has become something of a phenomenon in the publishing industry, and their popularity has not been limited to the evangelical world.

Through this series LaHaye and Jenkins have helped popularize an interpretive theological system known as Dispensational, and an eschatology of Pretribulationism. This eschatological framework undergirds the fictional story of the books, and may represent the "end-times" views of a majority of conservative evangelicals. Indeed, many of them have never heard of any other option, and those that have may likely consider other eschatological options as heresy!

_The Tribulation: Past or Future?_ provides a helpful introduction to another view of eschatology known as preterism or moderate preterism. Kenneth Gentry presents and defends the view that the events described by Christ in Matthew 24 are an example of fulfilled prophecy through the destruction of Jerusalem in A.D. 70. Gentry looks carefully at the internal evidence of this text (and others) in an attempt to practice genuine hermeneutics rather than forcing a particular interpretive scheme upon the text. Ice presents and defends the futurist view, particularly Dispensational Pretribulationism, arguing that the events described in the Olivet Discourse are yet future and unfulfilled. The format of the book is a back and forth presentation and response by the authors that allows them to both build the strongest case for their views, and to respond to common criticisms.

Written on a popular level, the reader need not have any formal theological training prior to engaging the text. Even so, this book can also serve as an introductory textbook in systematic theology at Bible colleges. Readers will find this book a helpful resource that provides food for thought in today's popular "end-times" speculation. Those who enjoy this volume will also benefit from a review of Gary DeMar's _Last Day's Madness_ (American Vision, 1997), as well as R.C. Sproul's _The Last Days According to Jesus_ (Baker, 1998).

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4.0 out of 5 stars A helpful book
Some of the reviews make it seem as if Kenneth L. Gentry won this debate hands-down. Not so fast. Gentry was superb, to be sure. Read more
Published 1 day ago by Matthew J. Yoder

4.0 out of 5 stars great debate of an important element for Christian outlook
This book was a wonderful example of what I think we need more of, civil debate between two devout theologians over important issues from scripture bringing forth information and... Read more
Published 20 months ago by David Anderson

5.0 out of 5 stars Why Thomas Ice? Gentry superb!
Immediately when I glanced at the two interlocutors in this debate-book, I knew it would be one sided. Read more
Published on July 7, 2007 by Jaymin Jordan-allen

4.0 out of 5 stars One Sided, but for Unusual Reasons
My wife (a futurist) and I (a [partial] preterist) have been reading this book together, and have found it to be only effectively presented by Gentry. Read more
Published on May 6, 2007 by M. Elam

4.0 out of 5 stars The strength of this book is the two opposing views, but better commentary can be found elsewhere.
As a believer in Christ for nearly 30 years, I had read the Olivet Discourse countless times and through the guidance (or perhaps misguidance) of Hal Lindsey and several study... Read more
Published on November 6, 2006 by Daniel C. Markel

5.0 out of 5 stars The Seas will turn to Blood in the last days, It is all in the Bible.
Right now is the future, in 2006. And if one reads the Bible, it talks about a world dictator, or president that will control all the planet in the last days. Read more
Published on March 16, 2006

5.0 out of 5 stars Well done
Most of what can be said, has been said. A good book for those interested in actually learning about differing views, and not simply clutching tightly to a familar system... Read more
Published on July 28, 2005 by mindonfire

5.0 out of 5 stars Ice should have stayed home that day!
This was a very insightful book. Thomas Ice and Kenneth Gentry debate the question: "Was the Great Tribulation in the first century? Read more
Published on June 29, 2004

3.0 out of 5 stars If the second coming is future so is the tribulation
Is the second coming in the future? YES. So the tribulation is future also. It is clear from (matthew 24) (revelation) and (daniel) and (pauls writings like 2 thess 2) that a... Read more
Published on October 6, 2002 by maltesefalconbluefalcon2

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Book for interested readers.
I hope this review is helpful to those who read this review. The book is very intelligently written from both authors. Read more
Published on November 15, 2001

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