The Rapture Question
The Rapture Question by John F. Walvoord is a comprehensive exploration of the various perspectives on the church’s role during the tribulation. Published by Harper Collins in 1979, this 1st Revised & Enlarged edition spans 304 pages and is presented in English. The book delves into four distinct views: Partial Rapturism, Pretribulationism, Midtribulationism, and Posttribulationism, with a particular focus on the ongoing debate between pretribulationism and posttribulationism.
Readers will find an in-depth examination of the Rapture as it appears in key biblical texts, including the Gospels and several letters from Paul, such as 1 Thessalonians and 1 Corinthians, as well as the Book of Revelation. This edition also features updated discussions and a bibliography of current literature, along with general and Scripture indexes to aid in study. The work is positioned within the broader context of religion, biblical studies, and eschatology, making it a valuable resource for those interested in Christian theology and philosophy.
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Now completely revised and enlarged, using quotations from the New International Version — John F. Walvoord’s classic work on the Rapture! The Rapture Question examines the four views of the church’s role in the tribulation: Partial Rapturism, Pretribulationism, Midtribulationism, and Posttribulationism, with the revised edition particularly discussing the current debate between pretribulationism and posttribulationism. In updating his work, the author also added treatments on the Rapture in the Gospels, in 1 Thessalonians 4, in 1 Thessalonians 5, in 2 Thessalonians, in 1 Corinthians, and in Revelation. A bibliography of current literature plus general and Scripture indexes are included.
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