

The Blessed Hope
Book • 1956
In this book, George Eldon Ladd provides a clear and lucid examination of the biblical teachings about the second coming of Jesus Christ.
Ladd sketches the history of interpretations of Christ’s second coming and argues that the 'blessed hope' is the second coming of Jesus Christ, rather than a pretribulation rapture.
The book is written for a general Christian audience, aiming to guide readers in understanding the basic biblical teachings on this doctrine while promoting liberty and charity within the Christian community for differing views on the subject.
Ladd sketches the history of interpretations of Christ’s second coming and argues that the 'blessed hope' is the second coming of Jesus Christ, rather than a pretribulation rapture.
The book is written for a general Christian audience, aiming to guide readers in understanding the basic biblical teachings on this doctrine while promoting liberty and charity within the Christian community for differing views on the subject.