[A] historically informed and often insightful work.
Religious Studies Review
Excellent choice for large public libraries and academic libraries . . .
Catholic Library World
Those who are curious about this phenomenon or have family members or friends who are enthralled by this series will want to read this thoughtful and measured critique.
The Bible Today
Wow, I really liked this book and warmly recommend it to you—especially if your church needs a book like this for its library or if you want to gain perspective on the Left Behind books. . . . It presents the big issues in readable, accessible, and pleasing prose. Most of those who write about dispensational eschatology so quickly get into debatable issues and inside trader talk that the discussion becomes inaccessible. Gordon Isaac manages to avoid this problem wonderfully.
Scot McKnight, Jesuscreed.org
Fundamentalism is historically an authoritarian and simplistic reaction to the fears evoked by religious, political, social, or economic chaos. Thus, in today’s turmoil of postmodernity and globalization, it is not surprising that many Christians seek security from biblical misinterpretations of the second coming of Christ. Since Gordon Isaac, unlike most critics of religious fundamentalism, incisively recognizes this, his book is essential reading for theologians and general readers alike.
Rev. Gerald A. Arbuckle, SM, PhD, Director, Refounding and Pastoral Development Unit, Catholic Theological Union, Sydney, Australia.
