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Crouch, minister and the founder of the Trinity Broadcasting Network, overlays the Book of Revelations with information from Bible codes and comes up with some truly frightening scenarios. Following in the wake of Michael Drosnin's The Bible Code (1997), which posited that there are hidden messages in the Hebrew Scriptures, Crouch argues that the discovery of the codes confirms Christian theology and can be used to help decipher the prophecies of the Book of Revelations. (Decoding is a complicated, computer-intensive process, especially for those who don't read Hebrew.) Most of this tome is devoted to a dissection of Revelations in which Crouch explains the dark and dire things that will happen during Apocalypse. In this respect, the book is like many on the Last Days. However, linking this information with Bible codes that seem to verify the murky prophecies in Revelations will heighten interest for the target audience and perhaps draw in readers not normally attracted to the works of evangelical writers. Although Crouch implies that codes of this sort can be found only in the Bible, there are plenty of books and Internet sites that show just the opposite. Whether he's right or wrong, though, Crouch commands a huge audience through his Trinity Broadcasting Network, and that alone will ensure demand for his book. Ilene Cooper
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Book Description
What if the Bible prophecies are true?
What if the Anti-Christ is among us now?
What if the end of the world is at hand?
Are you prepared?

War, deadly viruses, economic upheaval, and mass destruction fill the newspaper headlines and have many questioning if these are the signs of the approaching Armageddon. Paul Crouch, minister, television personality, and founder of Trinity Broadcasting Network, provides answers as he reveals the shattering truths found in the hidden prophecies of the Bible. Many prophecies concerning our modern era were precisely foretold throughout various portions of the Holy Scriptures, and many others are yet to come. However, the most overwhelming and fearful Last-Day prophecies are beginning to cast their shadows on an unsuspecting world.

As the Bible gives a vivid and detailed analysis of the past, present, and future of all things, it also acts as a spiritual map for precise direction and clear understanding of what life is all about. In spite of all the dark and frightening events that seem to point to the end of the world, the Bible also promises that a Blessed Hope is waiting to reveal Himself, that there is Pure Light at the end of the tunnel. Paul Crouch offers an opportunity to find meaning in current world events and reminds us that everything ultimately leads to the Second Coming. His practical and lifesaving insights provide the chance to make life-changing decisions as the End Times approach.

In the tradition of The Late Great Planet Earth, The Shadow of the Apocalypse is timely, alarming, and yet ultimately filled with great hope. It is an urgent and inspirational clarion call to people all over the world.

About the Author
Paul Crouch is an internationally recognized visionary in the field of Christian communications. In 1973, Crouch, along with his wife, Jan, founded Trinity Broadcasting Network. Under his leadership, TBN has grown to become the largest group owner of broadcast television stations in the world. He is the author of two novels, Meggido and The Omega Code, which was also a major motion picture. Crouch has a daily talk show, Praise the Lord, on TBN.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

War, deadly viruses, economic upheaval, and mass destruction fill the newspaper headlines and have many people questioning whether these are signs of the approaching Armageddon. Paul Crouch, minister, television personality, and cofounder of Trinity Broadcasting Network, provides answers as he reveals shattering truths found in the hidden prophecies of the Bible. Many prophecies concerning events in our modern era were precisely foretold throughout various portions of the Holy Scriptures, and many others are still yet to come to pass. However, the most overwhelming and fearful Last-Day prophecies are beginning to cast their shadows on an unsuspecting world.