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Lindsey interpreted the Cold War in the context of Biblical Scripture , stating that the events of history, specifically the Cold War, fulfilled Biblical prophecy. For example, he pointed to the restoration of Israel as a state in 1948 as the literal restoration of Israel Prophesied in the Bible . The central theme of Lindsey's work was his belief that Russia was to be Gog , the invader of the North prophesied by Ezekiel . Some of the word etymologies Lindsey presented to demonstrate these connections were taken from British Biblical literalists of the nineteenth century. Lindsey wrote that current events point to a near future Tribulation which will include the biblical Plague s, War s, and Famine s. Jesus will Rapture true believers to himself at the beginning of a 7-year Tribulation, following which he will return to establish his 1000 year millennial Kingdom on earth. The book pointed to the 1990s as the probable time of fulfillment of the prophecies. The book is also notable for its breezy style and punning jokes: "Russia is a-Gog" and "Sheik to Sheik" provide two chapter titles. One of the book's many claims was that Jesus Christ would return in 1988. A film of the book was made in 1979; Orson Welles provided the narration. Lindsey has gone on to write many sequels, including Satan is Alive and Well on Planet Earth and The 1980s: Countdown to Armageddon. The latter title is now out of print. EXTERNAL LINKS |
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