The book addresses the coherence and logic of the Seventh-day Adventist interpretation of Revelation 13. In order to do that it considers American history before the mid-19th century.
The author starts with the assumption that American culture is composed of a set of symbols historical documents official speeches movies books and sermons among other things that attach to the United States a messianic role in constructing a new world.
“The Last Empire is an insightful and forceful presentation of Revelation 13 and America’s role in prophecy. Dr. Dorneles treats many aspects of American imperialism from a fresh perspective aided by his outside North America vantage point. This is a must read for those with an interest in end-time events.”
George R. Knight Professor Emeritus of Church History Andrews University
