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Hal Lindsey, a prominent writer and television host known for his apocalyptic Christian literature, died on Tuesday according to his website. His death was announced just two days after he celebrated his 95th birthday.
Lindsey gained widespread recognition for his book “The Late Great Planet Earth,” published in 1970 by Zondervan. The publication quickly became a bestseller, arriving shortly after the Six-Day War and significantly contributing to discussions about dispensationalist theology and support for ethnic Jews.
A graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary with a Master of Theology degree, Lindsey specialized in New Testament and early Greek literature. He pursued ministry work with Campus Crusade for Christ until 1969 and later supported a Southern California mission until 1976. During this period, he also served as a speaker and Sunday School teacher at Melodyland Christian Center in Anaheim, California.
Lindsey’s media career included hosting the “International Intelligence Briefing” on the Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN). In 2005, the network temporarily removed his program, with Lindsey suggesting the decision related to his pro-Israel messaging. TBN’s owner, Paul Crouch, countered that the show was simply pre-empted for Christmas programming.
After resigning from TBN in January 2006, Lindsey launched “The Hal Lindsey Report,” a program focusing on biblical prophecy and current events. By January 2007, he had returned to the TBN network, financing the program independently.
In 1994, Lindsey earned a Doctorate of Theology from the California Graduate School of Theology. He continued writing throughout his career, with many of his subsequent works building upon themes introduced in his first book.
The specific cause of Lindsey’s death was not disclosed in the initial announcement.
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