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Mystery Babylon: Unlocking the Bible's Greatest Prophetic Mystery Hardcover – February 7, 2017

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New York Times bestselling author Joel Richardson carefully explores what is arguably the greatest prophetic mystery in all of the Bible.

Mystery Babylon is an in-depth look at the prophecy of Revelation 17 and 18. Richardson dissects the longest prophecy in the New Testament – the final chapters of the Bible – in order to make sense of these deeply elusive and profoundly controversial passages.

At once a queen, a prostitute, and a cold-blooded killer, this great harlot waves a golden cup filled with blood. Adorned in purple and scarlet and gold and precious stones, she seduces the kings of the earth with luxury. Most commonly known, perhaps, is that she rides a beast with seven heads and ten horns. Her title is Mystery, Babylon the Great, the mother of all harlots and of the abominations of the earth.

From the early days of Christianity, believers have struggled to understand the mystery of the great harlot. Scholars and students alike have arrived at many different conclusions.

In his characteristically easy-to-understand style, Richardson works through the history of Christian interpretation of Mystery Babylon, weighing the strengths and weaknesses of each view, making a powerful case for a solution to this prophecy that will rock the prophecy world.

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February 7, 2017
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6.2 x 1.2 x 8.9 inches
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1944229310
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978-1944229313
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Once again, Joel Richardson has shaken the foundations of the prophecy world and just about everything we thought we knew about Mystery Babylon. This highly original and thought-provoking book just may provide the solution to this age-old mystery that we have been searching out for millennia. --Tom Horn, best-selling author, CEO, SkyWatch TV

Once again, best selling author Joel Richardson connects the geo-political and prophetic dots and presents a compelling, straightforward, and redemptive case for one of the Bible's most enigmatic prophecies. If you want to understand the times like the Sons of Issachar, I heartily recommend Joel's latest excellent work! --Marvin J. Rosenthal, Executive Director, Zion's Hope

Joel Richardson has provided us with an important and very systematic work, laying out the possibilities of who or what is the identity of "Mystery Babylon." This book will definitely make you rethink your previously held positions. --Pastor Mark Biltz

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Joel Richardson is the author of several books including the New York Times bestselling Islamic Antichrist: The Shocking Truth About the Real Nature of the Beast. He also wrote Mideast Beast and is the director of the WND Films documentary End Times Eyewitness. He is an internationally recognized expert on biblical prophecy, the Middle East, and Islam and is a human rights activist and a commentator for WND.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ WND Books (February 7, 2017)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 336 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1944229310
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1944229313
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.2 x 1.2 x 8.9 inches

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Joel Richardson is a New York Times bestselling author, film maker, and internationally recognized teacher. Joel lives in the United States with his wife and five children. Joel's heart is thoroughly missional, with a special love for all the peoples of the Middle East. Joel travels globally teaching on the Gospel, living with Biblical Hope, the return of Jesus, and preparing the Church to face the great challenges of our time.

Joel's web-site is www.joels-trumpet.com

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Chicken Wing

Informative and thought-provoking

Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2017

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A great read and an excellent follow up on Joel's early books on this subject, although you don't have to have read them prior to understand the content of this book. I found this book easy to read, relevant and up to date. Joel makes a compelling case and uses scripture to support his discussion.
A highly recommended read for anyone with an interest in biblical end times prophecy or who is just trying to make sense of the current state of affairs with regards to the Middle East.

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Rekkedge

A strong recommendation for a book that can accurately put all the pieces in place.

Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2017

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Having read Joel Richardson's books "The Mideast Beast" and 'When a Jew Rules the World" I knew this would a must-read.
This book really is one book regarding the "Mystery, Babylon" of Revelation that can be argued puts all the pieces of the description of the prophesy together. And, they all fit.

I do fear for Joel Richardson though and he should be included in the prayers of those who follow his ministry. Why? He pulls no punches and names names in this book. Names of very powerful and very dangerous people. However, nothing he writes in this book could be even considered untrue. Everything that he writes in this book is right out there for anyone with eyes to see and does a little checking and piece together as accurate.

I think we can see the Mystery or the Babylon of Revelation unfold in this book. Joel has done his homework and it has taken him years to put it all together. I would recommend his YouTube channel Joel Richardson's "The Underground." There, he keeps you up-to-date.

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Calliope

A few inadequacies, but don't neglect this one!

Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2017

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"Mystery Babylon" is not a book for the faint-hearted. It is a significant book and deserves your full attention. It is not especially technical or hard to understand, but don't buy it or plan to read it without devoting enough time to do it justice, even checking carefully some of the footnotes (sources) and some of the Bible references used in context.

Richardson does a nice job of demolishing the theory that Rome (or the revived Roman empire) is a fulfillment of Revelation 17 and 18. He also easily dismisses some other minor unconvincing theories about what these chapters teach. Finally, he makes a strong (but not ultimately compelling) case for Mecca and Saudi Arabia as the final fulfillment of "mystery Babylon." But there are a few weaknesses in his theory:

1) Early in the book he strongly emphasizes that "mystery Babylon" is a city, but then fails to deal adequately with the limitations of looking upon Mecca itself as fulfilling all that is said about that city in Revelation 17 and 18. Instead, he turns to Saudi Arabia as a whole.

2) His chapter, "The Mother of All Harlots" is an attempt to undermine belief in literal Babylon (in Iraq) fulfilling the prophecies of mystery Babylon by claiming that "mother of" means the greatest, major, or the best. That expression is, granted, a modern idiom with that meaning, but it is not used that way in the Bible. In the Bible, when the expression "mother of" or "father of" is used idiomatically, it implies origin of (see, for examples, Gen. 3:20; 4:20; Gal. 4:26; Rom. 4:16), making ancient Babylon a much more likely meaning of the harlot city than Mecca.

3) His critique of literal Babylon (chapter 16) fulfilling the prophecy is inadequate. Not wanting to take literally some verses that point to Babylon itself, he is reduced to claiming that such verses are "intended to be understood more as hyperbole than as a rigidly literal description" (p. 176). His treatment of Zechariah 5:5-11 (in which Shinar, the ancient name for Babylon is used) is also unconvincing.

Ultimately, I am left with my original belief: However unprepossessing Babylon in Iraq seems today, the Bible still points to that region in Iraq as the final fulfillment of Revelation 17 and 18. However, In spite of my earlier criticisms, this book is a serious and important work packed with fascinating information by a careful scholar who deserves to be read. Especially don't neglect to read his amazing chapters on "The Nimrod Myth," "Alexander Hislop's Two Babylons," and chapter 21: "Corruptor of Kings."

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David

Like all of Joel's Book's! Very informative.

Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2017

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Thought this was a very good book. Mr. Richardson gave a perspective on Mystery Babylon that makes you think. We have heard all the other possibilities who will be End Times Mystery Babylon. I think you have to consider Babylonians of Old, and their said behavior in history Into the picture. All the others who people purport to be "End Time Mystery Babylon" pale in comparison to the info given in Joel's book....I liked the book...I also learned a lot. I have read Joel's other books and seen him speak on many programs, and have gleaned a lot of information from them. He is very knowledgeable. Everyone who writes on Mystery Babylon have a different idea on whom it is.....I can truly see possibility here . TIME WILL TELL. I really liked the last part of the book, how he ended his book. HE TOLD YOU TO NOT HAVE FEAR, AT WHAT IS COMING.....WE ALREADY KNOW THE END. IF YOU KNOW CHRIST AS YOUR SAVIOR.

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Kenai

Do yourself a favor, and go on this journey with Joel

Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2017

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Joel has been taking us on a journey one step at a time for years now. Islamic Anti-Christ, When a Jew Rules the Earth, and now Mystery Babylon.

I have studied the Bible for 40 years now. Much of it memorized. Psalms and New Testament mostly... My point is I love God's Word. There is much He has revealed to me directly. For that I am thankful and full of love for Him. Other parts, He has revealed His word through others. For that I am also thankful. The Lord has give Joel special insight into End Times prophecy. He makes the complicated simple, there is no need to force things here. It makes sense. For example, the 7 heads, and the 10 kings. Always a mystery to me. Now it is very clear.

Bottom line: Do yourself a favor and go down this road with Joel. Your eyes will be opened, and your walk with God will take on the urgency that these times call for.

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Brian Melia

A thorough and inspired analysis of this crucial prophecy..

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 27, 2017

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This book is excellent: it is very well researched and thoroughly examines the different views on this prophecy of Revelation 17/18, in a serious and responsible way. As in his previous books, Joel Richardson carefully expounds the Scriptures and he also gives a fair assessment of the different interpretative positions held over the centuries. The prophecy has intricate detail, and thankfully the author does not follow some interpreters who fail to address the specific points in the prophecy by taking a vague allegorical approach.

I John 4:3 tells us that the spirit of antichrist does not confess Jesus. Consider which major religion aggressively denies the God the Son, and ask yourself where the geographical heart of this religion is located and you will know where Joel Richardson thinks Mystery Babylon is. Anyone who believes the study of the Scriptures is key to understanding the future unfolding of the Lord's plans and wants a bold and honest analysis of this prophecy will not regret reading this book. . . .

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Mr. J. C. Collins

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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 17, 2018

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This book, along with his two others, has gripped me in the way that the De Vinci Code seemed to grab the literary population some years ago. And it challenges me to have my lamp trimmed for the arrival of the bridegroom.
Furthermore Richardson's appeal to the reader's response at the end shows that he writes in love and compassion for those who follow Islam, and demonstrates a Godly perspective on the issue.

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ErrolE

Highly recommended: well written and researched.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 2, 2017

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This is a well written, well researched book which looks into the most often proposed identities for "mystery Babylon" and compares how many "boxes they tick" from pointers (prophecies) in the Bible with the answer that Joel contends for. Highly recommended. Read with an open mind if, like me, you already have (had) a favourite.

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Dr

A valid end-times point of view

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 16, 2019

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A totally different approach to biblical end times. We really must consider these facts!

Eva

An excellent and study of what the Bible says about this ...

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 24, 2018

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An excellent and study of what the Bible says about this subject. The book seeks to dispel many of the opinions held by pointing to the Bible and matching that with the likelihood of these opinions with Scripture. A Good book

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