End Times & Apocalypse

Middle East Turmoil: A Fulfillment of Biblical Prophecy?
According to some Christians, Israel will eventually be the scene of a final battle, Armageddon.

FAQs: Christians and the End of the World
A guide to beliefs about the End Times and Jesus' return

Natural Disasters and the Rapture
Tsunamis, earthquakes and floods lead some Christians to believe the Second Coming is near.

The War to End All Wars
Some Christians see the conflict between Israel and Lebanon as a clear omen of impending Apocalypse.

Premillennial, Postmillennial...Huh?
An explanation of Tribulation concepts drawn from Revelation

The Book of Revelation: Metaphor, Not Blueprint
Apocalyptic literature is coded language and should not be taken literally.

Chart: What Your Faith Says
What Christians, Buddhists, Hindus, Muslims, and Jews believe about the end of the world

The Rapture Trap: A Catholic View
If Rapture promoters took a page from the Church, they'd spare themselves embarrassment.

The Struggle for the Temple Mount
Jewish fundamentalists seek to rebuild the Jerusalem Temple.

Judaism's 'Left Behind' Holiday
Sukkot, the harvest-time festival, is Judaism's yearly encounter with the End of Days.

Trivia Quiz
How well do you know the 'Left Behind' series?

The Origins of 'Left Behind'
Could the story of 'Left Behind' have been told in one book? That's what Tim LaHaye first envisioned.

'Be Not Afraid': Interview with Tim LaHaye
Tim LaHaye, creator of the chilling 'Left Behind' series, says God's not as scary as his books.

'God Prepared Me for This': Interview with Jerry Jenkins
Jerry Jenkins talks about how 'Left Behind' has changed his life.

How the Apostle Paul Influenced 'Left Behind'
Paul's life and writings were crucial to constructing the series.