I picked this up not because I'm Christian, but because I was curious about what was inside based on the blurb. I truly enjoyed reading this, and found it quite interesting. The title feels a little misleading - this isn't a doomsday book, but one that examines biblical philosophy, and makes it accessible to lay people. The bible is a large book, and you'll see many interpretations out there, I'd add this book as one of the better ones I've read. Soze clearly did a lot of research and contemplating on everything presented, and I liked how easy it was to read and understand. Even if you aren't Christian, but have an interest in what the bible says from a philosophical standpoint, you'll find this book to be quite interesting.

This is was a deep, engaging book. I’m glad to have been able to read it. I loved the lessons and interesting views on Abraham and the land inheritance that God promised the children of Israel. There were two views written of that I didn’t agree with unfortunately, but we don’t always agree on everything and the author write about that as well. But two views I didn’t agree on was 1. That God isn’t going to destroy the earth. That he’s just going to renew or refurbish it. I believe, He is going to destroy them. He said there will be a new heaven and a new earth wherein dwelleth righteousness. He doesn’t want anything left of Satan and sin. Everything will be new. This is why I believe this. 2. That we will receive rewards each of us that are “saved” to a different degree or level. I don’t agree. I believe we will have eternal life and everything that goes with that and that’s fine by me. If I find I’m wrong about these things, when I get to judgement day and I find I was wrong. So be it. I don’t believe it’s a necessity to salvation. But really amazing book. Learned so much. Thank you to publishers of #TheMessagefortheLastDays and #NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review with my honest opinion.

I read the Bible from a literary perspective, not that of a believer. This book wasn't the objective look at Christian culture and the history of end time prophesies that I'd hoped for. However the book itself was clear on its intent, fairly in-depth and was an interesting read.