The Rapture (Left Behind)
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| The Rapture | |
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| Author | Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Series | Left Behind series |
| Genre(s) | Christian, Speculative fiction, Novel |
| Publisher | Tyndale House |
| Publication date | June 6 2006 |
| Media type | Print (Hardback) |
| Pages | 384 pp (first edition, hardback) |
| ISBN | ISBN 1-4143-0580-X (first edition, hardback) |
| Preceded by | The Regime |
| Followed by | Left Behind |
The Rapture: In the Twinkling of an Eye / Countdown to the Earth's Last Days is the 3rd prequel novel in the Left Behind series, written by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins in 2006. This book is the final of the three prequels and covers events leading up to the first book Left Behind. The narrative of the novel "The Rapture" takes place during the first part of Left Behind and provides a backdrop story for the book Left Behind.
[edit] Plot summary
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In the moments leading up to the Rapture, nobody knows it is coming as the clock silently ticks down. Choices are made. The stage is set as Nicolae Carpathia ruthlessly eliminates any obstacles in his rise to power. In the twinkling of an eye, loved ones disappear without a good-bye. Heaven rejoices as millions are welcomed into the unspeakable presence of God. The darkest days may lie ahead for those who have been left behind. On 06-06-06, read the story that leads you right into Left Behind.
Time seems to slow as the clock ticks down. . . .
Pan-Con Airlines captain Rayford Steele prepares for a flight to London with beautiful flight attendant Hattie Durham. Because of his wife’s newfound faith, Rayford looks forward to time--and the possibilities--with Hattie.
Journalist Cameron "Buck" Williams is in Israel when the Russians attack, and he experiences for himself the miraculous deliverance of the Holy Land. Buck cannot deny Chicago bureau chief Lucinda Washington’s insistence that the event was prophesied in Scripture, though he dares not consider the personal ramifications.
Meanwhile, Nicolae Carpathia eliminates any obstacles in his path to power. As the newly appointed president of Romania, Nicolae is invited to speak before the U.N.
Without warning, millions disappear and are welcomed into the unspeakable presence of God. They are followed into Heaven, where they see the glory prepared for them by the Lord.
On earth some realize what has happened, what they’ve lost, what they’ve missed, as the world plunges into chaos as drivers, pilots, and pedestrians of all occupations go missing.
And the darkest days lie ahead for those left behind.
[edit] Characters in "The Rapture"
- Rayford Steele
- Irene Steele
- Chloe Steele
- Rayford (Raymie) Steele, Jr.
- Nicolae Carpathia
- Leon Fortunato
- Cameron "Buck" Williams
- Steve Plank
[edit] Release details
- 2006, USA, Tyndale House (ISBN 1-4143-0580-X), Pub date ? June 2006, hardback (First edition)
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