The Rising: Antichrist is Born / Before They Were Left Behind

Name: The Rising: Antichrist is Born / Before They Were Left Behind
Rating: 4.681818008422852 (44 reviews)

Tim LaHaye · Jerry B. Jenkins

Feb 2013 · Left Behind Prequels Book 1 · Tyndale Fiction

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The Rising begins a new Left Behind series that will give you a glimpse into the lives of your favorite characters before the Rapture. Have you ever wondered what life was like before the Rapture for Rayford, Irene, and Chloe Steele, Bruce Barnes, Buck Williams, and Tsion Ben Judah? Plus, see why Viv Ivins plays such a pivotal role in Nicolae Carpathia's life. What were the events surrounding Nicolae's sudden rise to power? How did he become filled with evil? You will find all these answers and more in this exciting new series!

In The Rising, Marilena Carpathia has only one dream: to be a mother. So when a mysterious clairvoyant promises the fulfillment of this dream, Marilena does not hesitate. Through genetic engineering and the power of the prince of darkness himself, Marilena is about to become a chosen vessel, one who will unknowingly give birth to the greatest evil the world has ever known.

Halfway around the world, God's plans are subtly being carried out too. Young Ray Steele is determined to avoid one day taking over the family business. Instead, Ray sets his heart on becoming a pilot.

Soon Carpathia's and Steele's lives will intersect. And good and evil will clash in an explosion that will shake the world.

The eternal battle for souls has come to earth. The world hurtles toward the countdown to the Rapture.

The Rising begins a new Left Behind series that will give you a glimpse into the lives of your favorite characters before the Rapture. Have you ever wondered what life was like before the Rapture for Rayford, Irene, and Chloe Steele, Bruce Barnes, Buck Williams, and Tsion Ben Judah? Plus, see why...

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44 reviews

Jacob Palmer

August 7, 2020

When I started reading the Left Behind series, this is book I started with. This books takes place before the Rapture, so don't expect much action in this book. I would recommend starting with this book to get a better view of the characters.

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CANDICE GREENE

July 31, 2016

An very very good book to read. It gives you the background of how the characters came to be in the story as well as there life.Excellent!!

Liz Hollingsworth

February 11, 2015

I believe everyone saved and unsaved should read and study this book series. Very wonderful!!!

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About the author

Dr. Tim LaHaye was the bestselling author of more than seventy books and coauthor of the popular Left Behind series. Before his death in 2016, he spent more than thirty years in research, study, and pastoral counseling. He and his wife, Beverly, conducted hundreds of family-life seminars on the Spirit-filled life. Tim was the president of Tim LaHaye Ministries and cofounder of the Pre-Trib Research Center.

Jerry B. Jenkins, writer of the series, is the author of more than 185 books. His books can be found regularly on The New York Times Best Sellers List. He and his wife, Dianna, live in Colorado Springs.

Dr. Tim LaHaye was the bestselling author of more than seventy books and coauthor of the popular Left Behind series. Before his death in 2016, he spent more than thirty years in research, study, and pastoral counseling. He and his wife, Beverly, conducted hundreds of family-life seminars on the S...

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