The Rise and Fall of Rapture Theology

This episode of the Holy Post is sponsored by Miracle Made. Use our promo code holypost at checkout to save even more and get three free towels. In part two of Phil's interview with historian Daniel Hummel, they explore how rapture theology gained popularity throughout the 20th century through publishing and movies. They explain how this theology has remained incredibly popular among Christians even as it's lost its credibility with most evangelical theologians.

Transcript

chevron_right

Play full episode

chevron_right

Transcript

Episode notes

How did a theological system that rejected Christian participation in politics eventually give birth to the Religious Right? Phil talks to historian Daniel Hummel about the spread of rapture theology in the 20th century, why it spawned so many conspiracies, the legacy of the Left Behind books, and why rapture theology remains so popular despite being rejected by nearly every evangelical seminary. Also this week, why did controversial author, Joshua Butler, resign from his church? The embrace of Tucker Carlson and Donald Trump by the Religious Right is proof that the movement is now entirely post-Christian. And reflections on the coronation of King Charles III.

Patreon Bonus: Bonus Interview with Daniel Hummel

https://www.patreon.com/posts/82764208

Patreon Bonus: Getting Schooled: Feminism 101

https://www.patreon.com/posts/82763553/

0:00 - Sponsor - World Relief

Join the Path and have your donation matched - https://worldrelief.org/holypost?utm_source=HolyPost&utm_medium=ShowNotes&utm_campaign=Spring23PathMatch

0.50 - Intro

3:15 - Theme Song

3:36 - Sponsor: Blueland

To get 15% off your first order, go to Blueland.com/HOLYPOST

4:44 - Coronation of King Charles III

14:24 - News of the Good