Understanding the Popularity of End Times Narratives

End times narratives gained popularity due to their connection to the Jesus movement and influential figures like John Darby and the Scofield reference Bible. In the 70s, these narratives resonated with baby boomers, and in the 90s, people from the Jesus movement, who held cultural power in evangelicalism, embraced stories like 'left behind' as a way to connect with their faith and spread the message further within their community.