The Date of Christ’s Return by Arnold Page argues that the date of Christ's return is embedded in Bible prophecy. Chapter one argues that the earth will soon have reached its population capacity, and the depletion of essential mineral resources will soon render the planet uninhabitable. Chapter two proposes the seven-day creation story was also a model for world time, and chapter three examines biblical clues regarding the end times. Chapter five describes the resurrection, while chapter six discusses the reign of the beast. Chapter seven interprets the judgment and creation of a new earth. Chapter eight focuses on Christ’s parting promises and analyses explanations for the delay in his return. Chapter nine confirms an estimate of the middle of this century for the second coming, with Hosea 6:2 as a key text placing the Parousia a little over two thousand years after the crucifixion. The epilogue includes a call to accept Christ.

The Date of Christ’s Return by Arnold Page is speculative, but at the same time, intensely practical. I appreciated the references to Judaism, Muslim texts, and even science. I especially enjoyed the description of the Jewish feasts and how Christ’s ministry was the fulfillment of this proto-type, with the crucifixion occurring during Passover, and the Resurrection Day expected to occur at the Jewish Feast of Trumpets, three and a half years before the Second Advent of Christ when he returns as king. The appendices include all sorts of fascinating data, including interesting references to the Talmud. If you relish history, playing with numbers, and extrapolating the future, you will appreciate this volume, regardless of whether you are a practicing theologian or everyday philosopher.

Arnold V Page, a Methodist minister and pastor of an Evangelical Free Church with university degrees in engineering and theology, is the author of The Date of Christ's Return, an interesting Christian non-fiction book. Even though there were frequent predictions concerning the return of Christ throughout history, Arnold V Page adds yet another prediction. In The Date of Christ's Return, he presents his long-held belief that we can anticipate the end of times with the help of the Holy Bible, and especially the book of Revelation. Arnold V Page believes that Jesus is coming very shortly, a belief that is supported by our living times, which he considers are historically unique. Thus, his interpretations can help us prepare for Christ's return.

The Date of Christ's Return by Arnold V Page is a thoughtful, helpful book. I appreciate Arnold V Page for offering such solid reasons to believe that the world is speedily coming to an end without inflicting fear. As a Christian, I understand the importance of such an extraordinary book that contains interpretations of all prophecies in the Holy Bible; it encourages us to remain vigilant and prepare for Jesus's return, now more than ever. The Date of Christ's Return gave me reasons to accept that the suffering and atrocities on this Earth are, in fact, the results of sin and the actions of evildoers rather than the absence of God. I highly recommend it as it contains helpful answers to any questions about the world's ending and the life to come.