[.ca] War on Terror: Unfolding Bible Prophecy (ISBN 0921714661)

SELF-PROCLAIMED PROPHECY EXPERT SEEKS ILLICIT GAIN:
I have followed Grant Jeffrey's books and television programs in my research of current trends in Evangelical eschatology. Jeffrey is among the least credible, due to his tacky research and use of dubious "proofs" for his claims. This book is vexing for several reasons. Grant Jeffery NEVER mentioned the Middle East or Islam in his previous works, if only in passing. Now after September 11, he is an expert on Islam and Arabic history! As an example of his expertise, he claims in this book that the Taliban are one of the Ten Lost Tribes of Israel! The Taliban are a theocratic movement in Afghanistan, not an ethnicity! He then goes on to offer advise on how the U.S. should conduct its foreign policy and maintain national security, which is in actuality just a rehash of the Bush administration's current policy. It is evident to me that Mr. Jeffrey is simply seeking attention, or worse, out to make a profit out of our nation's greatest tragedy. If you want to read a book by someone who has done his homework, read Hal Lindsey's THE EVERLASTING HATRED: THE ROOTS OF JIHAD (highly informative; not as polemical as it sounds). Or better yet, pick up a book by someone who has lived under Islamist terror for years: former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's FIGHTING TERRORISM: HOW DEMOCRACIES CAN DEFEAT DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL TERRORISTS. I advise everyone to stay away from Grant Jeffrey's books. Not recommended.

Typical "End Times" Stuff:
Like other authors of "End Times" claims, Jeffrey doesn't understand the true meaning of real prophecy, prefering to buy into the idea that a God of Wrath will destroy the world, along with all the sinners and heathen and pagans ... and, of course, deliver all the "saved and born-again Christians" to heaven. Fortunately, there are good books available that tell the truth, such as Real Prophecy Unveiled, by Joseph J. Adamson, and The Isaiah Effect, by Greg Braden. They are worth reading, while Jeffrey's book is merely right-wing \oopinions\c in the guise of "God's Word."

Timely Interpretation of Current Events:
I picked this up after reading a frightening novel based on biblical prophecy and the war on terror, "Conquest of Paradise" by Britt Gillette. That book made the Second Coming seem inevitable! Grant Jeffrey's latest book provides a very useful account of what is really going on behind the headlines in relation to the ongoing 'Middle East conflict' and the 'War Against Terrorism'. Current events are explained and investigated in the light of Biblical prophecy and present a host of facts not seen on CNN, Fox News, Sky and the BBC. The future scenarios of both the aforementioned conflicts are explored in relation to Scripture and how they might affect us all. All in all, a thoroughly good read and a useful addition to anyone's library. We really owe it to ourselves to be aware of the circumstances and context of these events. The importance of which cannot be over emphasized. Books such as this show clearly that much of the Western media reports relating to the Israel-Palestinian conflict in line with their own worldview. The media, in those instances, unfortunately betraying its purpose and, instead of objective reporting, attempts to create a frame of reference that portrays Israel as the aggressor and the Palestinians as the 'innocent' victims. Hence the media shapes and distorts public opinion and influences it away from the true realities, creating news rather than reporting it. It is essential that through books such as this we can get at the real facts behind the crucial issues and not be swayed by propaganda and sensationalism. The possible consequences of a major escalation in these conflicts is frightening. We cannot allow ourselves to bury our heads in the sand.

Timely Interpretation Of Current Events & Biblical Prophecy.:
A very useful account of what is really going on behind the headlines in relation to the ongoing 'Middle East conflict' and the 'War Against Terrorism'. Current events are explained and investigated in the light of Biblical prophecy and present a host of facts not seen on CNN, Fox News, Sky and the BBC. The future scenarios of both the aforementioned conflicts are explored in relation to Scripture and how they might affect us all. All in all, a thoroughly good read and a useful addition to anyone's library. We really owe it to ourselves to be aware of the circumstances and context of these events. The importance of which cannot be over emphasised. Books such as this show clearly that much of the Western media reports relating to the Israel-Palestinian conflict in line with their own world view. The media, in those instances, unfortunately betraying its purpose and, instead of objective reporting, attempts to create a frame of reference that portrays Israel as the aggressor and the Palestinians as the 'innocent' victims. Hence the media shapes and distorts public opinion and influences it away from the true realities, creating news rather than reporting it. It is essential that through books such as this we can get at the real facts behind the crucial issues and not be swayed by propaganda and sensationalism. The possible consequences of a major escalation in these conflicts is frightening. We cannot allow ourselves to bury our heads in the sand. We really need to know the true agendas of the nations in the region, their allegiances and real position relative to the West. I would also recommend 'Unholy War; America, Israel & Radical Islam' by Randall Price, 'The Last War; The Failure Of The Peace Process & The Coming Battle For Jerusalem' by David Allen Lewis and 'The Continuing Storm; Iraq, Poisonous Weapons and Deterrence' by Avigdor Haselkorn.

Outstanding book of Prophecy Teaching for a Christian...:
I found this book to be VERY interesting. I learned a LOT about Bible prophecy and feel that most any christian would as well. I don't think this book is for those who are anti-christian unless they are wanting to learn more about the Bible and christianity.