Chaim Rosenzweig
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Chaim Rosenzweig (KI-am Rozen-zvieg) is a fictional character in the Left Behind series of novels.
Dr. Rosenzweig is introduced as a botanist and statesman from Israel. The reader first meets Dr. Rosenzweig as he is being interviewed by Cameron "Buck" Williams as Global Weekly's Man Of The Year. Being a man of science, Dr. Rosenzweig is somewhat stubborn and takes his Israeli heritage lightly. Rosenzweig believes that God is basically an idea.
Dr. Rosenzweig's character is often used by authors Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins as a "bridge character." That is the character of Rosenzweig, through his many contacts, helps bring the other characters of the series together.
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[edit] The Eden Formula
Dr. Rosenzweig is named Global Weekly's Man Of The Year due to his discovery of the Eden formula, a concoction that causes the dry Israeli deserts to become rich, fertile croplands. The development of this formula promises to end world famine; thus, the formula becomes a highly sought commodity.
Unfortunately, Rosenzweig's scientific breakthrough has made him a target for enemy forces, particularly the Russians, who joined with the Iraqis and others to launch an all-out attack just months before the Rapture. However, fire from the Russians proves perfectly ineffective and the attackers were repulsed and destroyed by God without causing one casualty in all of Israel.
Eventually, United Nations Secretary-General and Antichrist Nicolae Carpathia brokers a worldwide peace treaty for Israel in exchange for making the Eden formula available to other nations. This helps usher Carpathia onto the world political stage, and officially inaugurates the Tribulation.
[edit] The Post-Rapture World
Rosenzweig befriends Buck Williams during the Man Of The Year interview; thus maintaining a contact with the Tribulation Force. Rosenzweig also becomes a close friend and follower of Carpathia, which provides a contact with the Global Community. Although Rosenzweig seems to be swayed by either side throughout the series, he refuses to commit himself to either side. Dr. Rosenzweig continues with his extreme skepticism towards the word of God.
Eventually, Rosenzweig's turmoil between the Tribulation Force and the upper echelons of the Global Community leads him to become embroiled in an assassination attempt of Carpathia; hence, making him an international fugitive. Despite this, however, Rosenzweig remains resolute and will not completely yield to the Trib Force.
[edit] Tribulation Force
Rosenzweig does eventually become a devout Christian during a plane crash. He becomes a disciple of his friend and former student Tsion Ben-Judah. Through Ben-Judah's teachings and Rosenzweig's studies of the word of God, Rosenzweig becomes a worldwide leader of the Christian faith.
[edit] Other
In the film version, Left Behind: The Movie, the character of Chaim Rosenzweig is played by actor Colin Fox.
