I purchased this book somewhere around 1991 while I began assembling information on Bible Prophecy. Having read the book I contacted the author of the book on a number of points. Dr. Faid took the time to write a personal letter to me, which was surprising and appreciated.
Of main interest was whether Gorbachev could actually fulfill the prophecies concerning the Antichrist. John 5:43 and a passage from the Prophet Daniel would seem to indicate that the Antichrist will be a man the Jews will be comfortable with. This would seem to preclude Russia, which has been an arch-enemy of National Israel. Indeed, Moscow is a primary target of Israel's oft-denied nuclear weapons ("The Sampson Option" - Seymour Hersh).
Much of the conclusion is based on the prophecies of Ezekiel 38-39 where a Russian invasion (descendents of Magog are the Scythians - Flavius Josephus) comes against Israel; albeit unsuccessful. Yet the siege of Jerusalem in Zechariah 12 and 14 indicate that the Antichrist will be successful, if only for a short time. Therefore, a leader of Russia is more appropriately identified with Gog of Magog in Ezek38-39 and less identified with the Antichrist.
Gorbachev, an avowed athiest, was busy with world politics and pursuing efforts of world religion to salvage Russia. Though not personally KGB, Gorbachev was nonetheless the protege of Yuri Andropov who had heavy KGB ties. In the past decade, the former Presidio US Gov't military facility in San Francisco has been the home of the Gorbachev Foundation, a think-tank for globalism and like-minded efforts.
Faid's book noted many of the world situations and conflicts of the late 1980's. For that it is interesting reading. As to the accuracy of interpreting prophecy it is not as accurate. However, it cannot be denied that Gorbachev was quite active on the world scene for some period of time. Gorbachev was driven out of the seat of power of Russia not long afte the Berlin Wall fell. Since the death of Raisa Gorbachev, he has been less active. Vladmir Putin's current sabre-rattling may make him more of a candidate for the Russian leader in Ezek38-39 than any other.
I still have my copy in my library. However in interpreting Revelation 13 I would more likely look to anyone who gives real teeth to the United Nations. Should Gorbachev achieve that office, I might have to dust off the old copy. Nevertheless, anyone who looks at Jerusalem in the daily news, can have little doubt that there will not be any real peace achieved in that area. For Gorbachev to be the Antichrist, he must be pivotal in providing a 7-year peace plan for Israel and Jerusalem. That is the key to understand the identity.
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