Church History, Eschatology, Christianity, Theology, Popular Culture 

Millennial madness is upon us; the signs are all around. The turn to a new millennium is bringing an unprecedented interest in and speculation about the endtimes and the timing of the second coming of Christ. Longtime followers of biblical prophecy, as well as those new to these issues, are hungry for solid information and analysis. Meeting those needs is The New Millennium Manual: A Once and Future Guide. This visually oriented book serves as a popular guide to the issues, people, and movements relevant to the coming millennium. The authors combine church history, theology, and cultural analysis to place our contemporary setting in both biblical and historical perspective. While informing readers of the highlights and lowlights of millennial meditation, write the authors, we seek not to frighten anyone into the kingdom of God but to inspire commitment where it is lacking and to redirect and nurture it in those with misplaced millennial faiths. As the Big Calendar Turn approaches, readers will be informed and assured by this helpful guides balanced and user-friendly contents. This books visual appeal is enhanced by plentiful sidebars and over 75 illustrations, including: - historical photographs - classic and contemporary art - charts and diagrams - comic strips - from Amzon