Joel Richardson - Antichrist, Islam's Awaited Messiah (2006)

Joel Richardson - Antichrist, Islam's Awaited Messiah (2006) Endtime Bible Prophecy, Dajjal A highly acclaimed and fascinating examination of Islamic and biblical end-time prophecies. Discover the startling similarities between the biblical Antichrist and Islam's Messiah figure known as Imam al-Mahdi. A must read for anyone interested in Islam, Bible prophecy or the underlying spiritual factors behind many of today's current events. Joel Richardson is a New York Times bestselling author, and internationally recognized teacher. Joel lives in the United States with his wife and five children. Joel's heart is thoroughly missional, with a special love for all the peoples of the Middle East. Joel travels globally teaching on the Gospel, living with Biblical Hope, the return of Jesus, and preparing the Church to face the great challenges of our time. Joel's web-site is www.joels-trumpet.com This book is simply superb. I first read this book online, and just now re-read it. Simply stated, this is THE book that will change the way that we view many of todays world events. Mr. Richardson has brought the religious aspects behind the events of todays news into a very, very crisp focus. There are many books out there that discuss Islam from a comparative religious perspective, but what Joel has accomplished here is nothing short of astounding. It is as if he has cut through all of the peripheral issues and nailed only what needs to be said. Joel begins the book by discussing the growth rates of Islam, mostly due to births, but also due to new waves of conversions since 9-11. This fact is one that very little like to face. His presentation is very gentle yet direct. The research is also very impressive. Next Joel compares dozens of Islamic doctrines about the Islamic Messiah figure known as the Imam Mahdi. This chapter alone makes the book worth reading. Especially with the Iranian President's claims to be called to usher in the emergence of the Mahdi. Next he compares dozens of aspects of the Mahdi's life and mission to the Bible's end-time figure known as the Antichrist. The similarities between the two is simply stunning. You have to read this. After this, the subject of the Islamic Jesus of his end-time mission is discussed. Very frightening and fascinating stuff. Other aspects of Islamic doctrines are analyzed such as the Muslim practice of beheading and Islam's plans for world domination. One chapter that I also really appreciated was his analysis of the Islamic practice of al-taqiya, or the Islamic practice of lying. This chapter also should be read by every media person and every politically correct brain-washed person in the West. The book is not a comfortable read as it is also very challenging to ones own personal response to the material. Joel does not call for hatred against Muslims, but rather love. This is very difficult for me personally as I still have family who are missing or dead in Sudan today. My family still is unsure if my brother is alive. Nevertheless, since I am a Christian, this book speaks directly to what I need to do. This book is a must read. Good job Mr. Richardson. specs: Mac OS X computer voice Daniel UK, 64 kbps, 44.010 kHz ebook included tags: Islam, Muslim, 666, Antichrist, Dajjal, Bible, endtime, prophecy, Messiah, NWO