Why the Rapture is Not Biblical

In the shade of Grandfather Locust, Dr. Sylvia Keesmaat unpacks the history of rapture theology and explains why the texts that are cited to prove it actually teach the opposite. To explore more by Sylvia, check out her book "Romans Disarmed: Resisting Empire, Demanding Justice," a reading of the book of Romans that reads Paul’s letter in light of the Roman Empire and explores colonization, Indigenous justice, environmental and economic justice, and the importance of lament. Her earlier book (with Brian Walsh), is "Colossians Remixed: Subverting the Empire. "