Issue 61. The End: A History of the Second Coming


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Summary
While many theological discussions are reserved for the upper rooms of ivory towers, eschatology finds its way into everyday conversations of everyday people. Differing views of the end times have been cause for dialogue, evangelism, celebration, anger, and even bloodshed because these are matters of thought for the masses. As believers, we fervently anticipate the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ—on this point we all agree. How, when, and why will He come back? Christian History & Biography lends perspective to the full breadth of this question (and its answer) with an issue devoted to the history of Christian eschatology.

Ever since Jesus proclaimed, "The kingdom of God is near," Christians have been wondering how near, and how they should prepare for it. The obsession has lasted nearly 2,000 years now and shows no sign of slowing down.

Inside this issue you'll find:

  • Taking the Long View
    Most early Christian thinkers were troubled by those who thought Jesus was coming soon.
  • Millennium Today
    Augustine changed his mind—and that of the church in the West for the next 1,500 years./li>
  • Looking for the "Last Emperor"
    The late Middle Ages was no tranquil era of religious harmony.
  • Columbus' Millenial Voyage
    The famous explorer was driven across the Atlantic by more than a quest for gold and glory.
  • Salvation Now, Salvation Forever
    Luther and Calvin on the doctrine of last things.
  • Münster's Monster
    What began as prophetic fervor ended up in dictatorship.
  • Seeing the Glory
    Once upon a time, most American Christians were optimistic about the end.
  • The Great Disappointment
    When a New York farmer announced the date of Jesus' return, thousands of Americans believed him.
  • The Dispensationalist Era
    How a once-mocked idea became so popular.
  • The "Second Comers"
    Tongues first meant one thing: Jesus was returning soon.
  • Late, Great Predictions
    Hal Lindsey and recent prophetic fervor.
  • The Link: Hope Beyond the Details.
    Christians have hardly agreed about how and when Christ will return—only that he will.
    Also: Judgment Day on the Big Screen
    Departments
  • Did You Know?
  • From the Editor
  • Letters from Readers
  • Recommended Resources


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