Charles H. Spurgeon, who did not hold the preterist view, nevertheless stated that the
book "throws so much new light upon obscure portions of the Scriptures, and is accompanied with
so much critical research and close reasoning, that it can be injurious to none and may be profitable
to all." (For the full text of this review, please read C.H. Spurgeon on "The Parousia")
Well-known conservative writers and theologians in our day are saying similar things about
Russell and the preterist view. Listen to these statements by Gary DeMar, Dr. R. C. Sproul, Dr.
Kenneth Gentry and Walt Hibbard." (Edward E. Stevens)
"How many times have you struggled with the interpretation of certain Biblical texts related to the
time of Jesus' return because they did not fit with a preconceived system of eschatology? Russell's
Parousia takes the Bible seriously when it tells us of the nearness of Christ's return. Those who claim
to interpret the Bible literally, trip over the obvious meaning of these time texts by making Scripture
mean the opposite of what it unequivocally declares. Reading Russell is a breath of fresh air in a room
filled with smoke and mirror hermeneutics." - (Gary DeMar - Author of Last Days Madness)
"I believe that Russell's work is one of the most important treatments on Biblical eschatology that
is available to the church today. The issues raised in this volume with respect to the time-frame
references of the New Testament to the Parousia are vitally important not only for eschatology but
for the future debate over the credibility of Sacred Scripture." - (Dr. R. C. Sproul - Chairman,
Ligonier Ministries)
"Although I do not agree with all the conclusions of J. Stuart Russell's The Parousia, I highly
recommend this well-organized, carefully argued, and compellingly written defense of Preterism to
serious and mature students of the Bible. It is one of the most persuasive and challenging books I
have read on the subject of eschatology and has had a great impact on my own thinking. Russell's
biblico-theological study of New Testament eschatology sets a standard of excellence." - (Dr.
Kenneth L. Gentry, Jr. - Author of Before Jerusalem Fell)
"In view of Dr. Russell's marvelous and insightful observations, no serious student of Biblical
eschatology should attempt to construct a systematic scheme of apocalyptic events without first
consulting this 19th century work, The Parousia." - (Walt Hibbard - Chairman, Great Christian
Books)
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