Light for the Last Days A Study in Chronological Prophecy - Paperback

by H. Grattan Guinness (Author), Guinness (Author)

""Light for the Last Days"" is a comprehensive study of biblical prophecy, specifically focusing on the chronology of events leading up to the end of the world. Written by H. Grattan Guinness, a renowned Christian author and theologian, this book explores the prophecies found in both the Old and New Testaments, analyzing their meaning and relevance for modern times. The author provides a detailed timeline of events, including the rise and fall of empires, the coming of the Messiah, and the final judgment. Throughout the book, Guinness emphasizes the importance of understanding biblical prophecy as a means of preparing for the end times and living a life of faith and purpose. The book is a valuable resource for Christians seeking to deepen their understanding of prophecy and its significance for their lives.1917. The historic evidence of the fulfillment of the main chronologic prophecies of Scripture. Contents: Introduction. The Daniel Parallel; Times of the Gentiles; Starting-point: or, the captivity era of Israel and Judah; Bisection: or, the era of the rise of the apostates; Time of the end - Western, or Papal aspect; Time of the end - Eastern, or Mohammedan aspect; Time of the end - Jewish aspect, or the modern renaissance of the Jewish people; Chronological measures of the times of the gentiles; Lunar measures of the 7 times, reckoned from the captivity era; Solar measures of the 7 times; Measures of the second half of the 7 times; Sanctuary cycle; Connection between the sanctuary cycle and the �������70 weeks,������� or 490 years, extending from the Persian restoration era to the era of �������Messiah the Prince�������; Future dates of this series; Signs of our times; Answers to objections; Canon of Ptolemy; Appendix.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.