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Chronological Left Behind

by Tim LaHaye

16 books Started 1995 Latest 2007
Publication Reading Order

The Chronological Left Behind is a Western series by Tim LaHaye, made up of 16 books published between 1995 and 2007. It begins with Left Behind (1995), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Kingdom Come (2007), spanning 12 years of storytelling.

16books
12years active
2decades
~0.8yrs between books
2007latest release
# Title Year Buy
1990s
1 Left Behind 1995 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 Tribulation Force 1996 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 Nicolae 1997 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 Soul Harvest 1998 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 Apollyon 1999 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 Assassins 1999 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2000s
7 The Indwelling 2000 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 The Mark 2000 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 Desecration 2001 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 The Remnant 2002 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 Armageddon 2003 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
12 Glorious Appearing 2004 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
13 The Rising 2005 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
14 The Regime 2005 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
15 The Rapture 2005 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
16 Kingdom ComeLatest 2007 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Chronological Left Behind series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Chronological Left Behind series?

Start with Left Behind (1995), the first book in the Chronological Left Behind series by Tim LaHaye. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Chronological Left Behind series?

There are 16 books in the Chronological Left Behind series by Tim LaHaye, published between 1995 and 2007.

What is the first book in the Chronological Left Behind series?

The first book in the Chronological Left Behind series is Left Behind, published in 1995 by Tim LaHaye.

What is the latest book in the Chronological Left Behind series?

The most recent book in the Chronological Left Behind series is Kingdom Come (2007) by Tim LaHaye.

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About Tim LaHaye

Tim LaHaye (April 27, 1926 – July 25, 2016) was an American evangelical Christian author, minister, and prophecy teacher. He is best known for co-writing the Left Behind series of apocalyptic novels with Jerry B. Jenkins. LaHaye was born in Detroit, Michigan, and studied at Bob Jones University and Western Michigan University. He served as pastor of several churches before becoming the founding pastor of Scott Memorial Baptist Church in San Diego, California, in 1964. LaHaye wrote over 80 books, including "The Battle for the Mind" (1988) and "The Spirit-Controlled Temperament" (1966). He also founded the Tim LaHaye Ministries and Pre-Trib Research Center. LaHaye's books have sold over 65 million copies worldwide. He received numerous awards, including the Gold Medallion Award from the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association and the Lifetime Achievement Award from Focus on the Family.

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