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Title: The 1950 version of "Left Behind"?
Review: If you're a fan of the "Left Behind" series or Bible prophecy in general, this novel has some familiar elements, though it was published in 1950. Billed as "based on Gospel truth," this story definitely reflects the 1950s in its simplistic, idealistic tone. The characters are rather Cleaver-like, but there is an underlying message of salvation.The author supports the notion of the pre-tribulation rapture, as do the authors of "Left Behind," but the emphasis on the torture of newly converted believers in this work is particularly striking. The rapid spiritual change in some of the characters is not necessarily adequately explained, especially if this is meant as an evangelical piece. But in all honesty, I found most effective the very accurate-seeming and brutal depictions of the torture of believers at the hands of the antichrist and his minions. We all know from the Apostle Paul's life that this is not some fairy tale.
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