Can you see the prophecies being fulfilled all around you? From societal advancements and religious movements to the physical signs and wonders that foretell Christ's return, God is clearly preparing our world for the next phase of His plan. Illuminating and informative, this comprehensive volume will help you prepare yourself and your loved ones for life in these turbulent but blessed last days. The fundamental belief among theLDS faithful is that this ancient body of work is only part of God's continueddialog with the human race and has lost many of its plain and precious truths it once contained. Although LDS Churchleaders and scholars would defend a more official position that the bible is an integral component of the fundamental preceptsof Mormon philosophy, the words and passages of the bible are often seen ascomplicated, convoluted and ambiguous. But not for me! For Christians throughout theworld, the Holy Bible is the decisive source for all things relating to theWord of God, while for others, additional or alternative words mean just asmuch (if not more). Often, however--and certainly in the LDS community--allreferences to the bible fall in the shadows of the Book of Mormon and the othercomponents of the Standard Works notwritten in the Mesopotamian delta. While library and book storeshelves are well stocked with studies and treatises on the various virtues of"Scripture," this book focuses exclusively on historical and biblicalreferences, as they pertain to supporting the 33 essays that are presented asthe main body of this work. This book does not attempt to reveal anyearth-shaking or life-altering passages of yet-to-be-discovered meaning in thewords of doctrine, nor does this body of work attempt to justify the historicityof an ancient people. This book is presented as a matterof reference and observations made regarding 33 various topics pertaining toChristian eschatology and the anticipation of a time in which the PromisedMessiah will return, rule and restore his kingdom on the earth. Its researchcenters around the Old and New Testaments as well as historical accounts ofvarious entities from antiquity, and it is hoped to be a reminder of howimportant and relevant the ancient passages found in the Holy Bible remain, ina world of continued uncertainty and increasing ambiguity. And remember, this is just the perspectivesby one person (me), and by no means a definitive study on anything. But wow--itwas sure fun to write! Thanks for stopping by! FROM SOCIETAL advancements and religious movements to the physical signs and wonders that foretell Christ's return, God is clearly preparing our world for the next phase of His plan. Using the words of ancient prophets recorded in scripture, best-selling author Drew Williams draws connections between millennia-old prophecies and their fulfillment in the events of recent history. FIND EVIDENCE of the Second Coming in historical events such as - The advancement of the printing press - The authoring of the Magna Carta -The establishment of the United States and the Constitution - The translation of the Tyndale Bible and the creation of the King James Version -The restoration of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - The rapid increase of scientific advancements -The Final Great War and the modern conflicts in the Middle East ILLUMINATING AND INFORMATIVE, this comprehensive volume will help you understand the ways God has been preparing the world for the last days. Drew Williams has been dedicated to studying Jewish and Christian philosophies since he was a boy. Being fascinated with stories from the bible at an early age, because of his grandmother, who used to read bible stories to him, Drew has spent more than a half century studying biblical and civil histories. After his grandmother passed away when Drew was nine years old, he became even more interested in reading and learning about ancient civilizations and their relationship with God. Spending his youth attending more than a dozen schools in states throughout the South and Midwest, Drew spent much of his childhood alone, pondering the nature of man and God s involvement in the course of advancing the Human condition. In 1985, after converting to Mormonism while serving in the United States Navy, Drew moved to Utah to attend Brigham Young University, where he graduated with undergraduate degrees in Journalism and English. As a photojournalist for the Navy, and later, as a documentary producer and lecturer on infrastructure security, Drew has lived and studied in countries throughout Europe, Asia, South America and the Middle East. He has a master s degree in homeland security from the George Washington University with an emphasis on political violence and terrorism and is currently working on doctorate programs on defense studies and educational leadership. Author of one of the multimillion-copy, best-selling Complete Idiots Guides as well as hundreds of news articles ov