The Prophecies of Jesus - Softcover

Sours, Michael W.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 185168025X ISBN 13: 9781851680252

Publisher: Oneworld Publications, 1991

Synopsis

In the 19th century, many Christians throughout the western world expected the fulfilment of Jesus's promise to return. The widespread expectation culminated in "The Great Disappointment" of 1844. This is a verse-by-verse exploration of Jesus's greatest prophetic sermon, the Olivet Discourse, an examination of 19th century and current Christian interpretations and presents an analysis in the light of Baha'u'llah's teachings.

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In the 19th century, many Christians throughout the western world expected the fulfilment of Jesus' prophecies. Some even ventured to conclude from the Scriptures that Jesus would return in 1844. This widespread expectation is well known to historians and culimated in what has been referred to as "The Great Disappointment". Recalling those times, one believer later wrote: "That day came and passed, and the darkness of another night closed upon the world. But with that darkness came a pang of disappointment to the advent believers that can find a parallel only in the sorrow of the disciples after the crucifixion of their Lord."
Yet, in the very same year, a dynamic religious movement swept across Persia which heralded the advent and swift emergence of the Baha'I Faith. The only religion born during that time to become a global faith, its founder Baha'u'llah, claimed to be no less than the fulfilment of the very biblical prophecies that had so inspired the hopes of the Christian adventists.

Edition details

• Publisher: Oneworld Publications
• Publication date: 1991
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 185168025X
• ISBN 13: 9781851680252
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 224