Review of The 12th Imam: Rise of the Antichrist

Brenda Creech · Post by **Brenda Creech** » 24 Dec 2021, 10:30

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The 12th Imam: Rise of the Antichrist" by James Parker.]

4 out of 4 stars

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The 12th Imam: Rise of the Antichrist by James Parker is a fictional account of the church's rapture and the appearance of the Antichrist backed by biblical Scriptures. Things around the world have changed. People question if we're living in the last days as spoken of in the Book of Revelations. This book takes the reader on a journey starting with military unrest and the hatred of Israel and America by Iran and other Muslim countries. The author gives a scenario of an attempted nuclear bombing of Israel, which fails, and nuclear truck bombings in capital cities across America that devastate the entire country. Iran claims responsibility for both situations. However, added to the nuclear attacks, people suddenly disappeared worldwide. There is chaos at every turn as cars are suddenly without drivers, and planes are without pilots. Preachers and churchgoers that were left behind realize what has happened. The rapture has taken place. Shortly afterward, a man calling himself Mahdi, the Muslim name for Antichrist, suddenly appears and performs miracles; many follow him. So, the tribulation period has started. Many who had said they were Christians were left behind. Was it too late for them? If they survive the tribulation and don't take the beast's mark, will they be able to go to heaven?

Parker does a phenomenal job of writing this book and creating a perfect scenario of the rapture and the tribulation period and backing it up with scripture. What the author has written may not be as precise when it happens, but it will be close. The remaining characters struggle to survive through the tribulation period. They are realistic and well-developed characters: Pastor Glen, Sam, Denise, and their friend Tom, whose wife and son disappeared. Tom had never been interested in going to church or accepting anything anyone told him about Jesus. Will it be too late once the rapture happens, or can people still get forgiveness?

My favorite part of the book was the side stories. Especially the story of a Jewish couple who had always wanted to visit Israel, and they scrimped and saved and finally had enough money to take the trip. Their children helped and paid for a more elaborate and extended tour than they first booked, called the Heritage Tour. This side story ties into the main storyline and is an integral part of how the book ends.

There wasn't anything I disliked about this book. Although there are a few errors, they did not take away from my reading experience. It appears the book had professional editing. There was no profanity in the story. Parker's writing is descriptive and gives the reader a clear picture of what he believes the future will hold. He does not push religion at the reader; he lays out the scenarios of what could come. Each chapter begins with an excerpt from the Bible that points directly to the things we face today. This thought-provoking book will cause one to stop and consider the what-ifs: What if we are living in the 'last days?' What if there will be a rapture? What if there is an Antichrist that will control the world? What if humanity and the planet cannot survive?

Based on the author's descriptive writing, the chilling scenarios he outlined, the professional editing, and his research from the Bible that makes a fictional novel seem very real, I am happy to rate this book 4 out of 4 stars. I recommend this book to believers of all religions and non-believers alike. Young teens to senior adults can comprehend the message in this story.

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Post by **José Cortez** » 30 Dec 2021, 03:05

Seems like this may not be the best fit for me at the moment. I may have to pass.

Best 817ch · Post by **Best 817ch** » 30 Dec 2021, 21:10

I am definitely going to read this book because the signs are everywhere, and since someone could break it down using scripture. Thank you for the great review.

Rodgers Pillay · Post by **Rodgers Pillay** » 01 Jan 2022, 06:15

Its interesting to read the contents of this book because we are heading in that direction.

Brenda Creech · Post by **Brenda Creech** » 02 Jan 2022, 13:09

Pencrafter wrote: ↑30 Dec 2021, 03:05 Seems like this may not be the best fit for me at the moment. I may have to pass.

Thanks for stopping by and commenting!

Brenda Creech · Post by **Brenda Creech** » 02 Jan 2022, 13:11

Best 817ch wrote: ↑30 Dec 2021, 21:10 I am definitely going to read this book because the signs are everywhere, and since someone could break it down using scripture. Thank you for the great review.

Thank you! I agree the signs are everywhere! The author does a great job of tying everything together! Thanks for stopping by!

Brenda Creech · Post by **Brenda Creech** » 02 Jan 2022, 13:13

Rodgers Pillay wrote: ↑01 Jan 2022, 06:15 Its interesting to read the contents of this book because we are heading in that direction.

I agree! I am just starting another similar book so I am anxious to compare how the different authors present it! Thanks for stopping by!

Edem Michael · Post by **Edem Michael** » 06 Jan 2022, 13:47

From the title of the book, it seems like this is a book that gives alot of insight concerning the matters of the antichrist. I'm an open-minded reader so I'd love to read this one. Thanks for your review.

Ajiboye Shola · Post by **Ajiboye Shola** » 09 Jan 2022, 06:07

Hmmmmm I have been looking for a book like this. scripturally the world is coming to an end. i will read this book for sure.

julius nwohiri 1 · Post by **julius nwohiri 1** » 09 Jan 2022, 09:27

Facts are easily digested when told as stories. This fictional dramatisation of the biblical end time prophesy, will surely go down well with the unbelieving young Christian youth. Akin to a bitter pill to be swallowed in sweet syrup. A succinct review, I must say.

Brenda Creech · Post by **Brenda Creech** » 09 Jan 2022, 15:15

Edem Michael wrote: ↑06 Jan 2022, 13:47 From the title of the book, it seems like this is a book that gives alot of insight concerning the matters of the antichrist. I'm an open-minded reader so I'd love to read this one. Thanks for your review.

If you get the chance to read it I hope you will enjoy it. Thanks for stopping by and commenting!

Brenda Creech · Post by **Brenda Creech** » 09 Jan 2022, 15:20

Ajiboye Shola wrote: ↑09 Jan 2022, 06:07 Hmmmmm I have been looking for a book like this. scripturally the world is coming to an end. i will read this book for sure.

The author does a great job of tying what is happening all around us in with the scriptures in Revelations! It gave me several 'Ah ha' moments! Thanks for stopping by and commenting! I am reading one now about the One World Government and the antichrist. Seems a lot of authors are writing about what is happening right now around the world and tying it into the end of time.

Brenda Creech · Post by **Brenda Creech** » 09 Jan 2022, 15:22

julius nwohiri 1 wrote: ↑09 Jan 2022, 09:27 Facts are easily digested when told as stories. This fictional dramatisation of the biblical end time prophesy, will surely go down well with the unbelieving young Christian youth. Akin to a bitter pill to be swallowed in sweet syrup. A succinct review, I must say.

Thank you! Thanks for stopping by and commenting!