The 'Rapture'

Most modern teachings on the rapture are only two centuries old—and many Christians remain unaware of their historical origins. In The Rapture, Dr. Stephen E. Jones traces the rise of the pre-tribulation rapture theory from the writings of the 19th-century Jesuit Manuel de Lacunza and its popularisation by Edward Irving, contrasting it with the historicist interpretation held by the Protestant reformers.

This book challenges conventional assumptions, showing that the “rapture” is not a timeless New Testament teaching, but a concept shaped by flawed understandings of the Church and prophetic law. Using Scripture, biblical feasts, and the prophetic calendar, Jones demonstrates how events like the resurrection, the catching up of believers, and the return of Christ align with God’s ordained feasts—particularly the Feast of Trumpets and the Feast of Tabernacles.

With clarity and precision, The Rapture reveals the true order and meaning of Christ’s return, correcting misconceptions that have persisted for generations. It is an essential study for anyone seeking a biblically grounded, historically informed, and law-based understanding of this pivotal event in God’s plan for His kingdom.