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Babylon Rising

Tim LaHaye;Greg Dinallo (2003)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesBabylon Rising #1
Setting
CSM age13
Goodreads4.02

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Protagonist archetypes

Chosen One

Synopsis

Michael Murphy is a scholar of Biblical prophecy, but not the sedate and tweedy kind. Murphy is a field archaeologist who defies danger to fearlessly hunt down and authenticate ancient artifacts from Biblical times. His latest discovery is his most amazing—but it will send him hurtling from a life of excavation and revelations to a confrontation with the forces of the greatest evil. For the latest secret uncovered by Michael Murphy accelerates the countdown to the time of the end for all mankind.

Is Babylon Rising appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

This Christian apocalyptic thriller combines Indiana Jones-style archaeology with Biblical end-times prophecy. Expect moderate action violence and theological content centered on Christian eschatology, but no sexual content or strong language.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include violence and apocalyptic themes.

Publisher age: Adult·Our content rating: 13+

Publisher ages reflect reading level; our rating reflects content maturity — they can differ.

Who'll love this

Teens interested in archaeology, Biblical mysteries, and action-adventure will enjoy following a scholar who uncovers ancient artifacts tied to apocalyptic prophecy.

Tags

Religious ThrillerArchaeological AdventureBiblical FictionApocalyptic Fiction