One sentence summary
The Harbinger: The Ancient Mystery that Holds the Secret of America’s Future is a book by Jonathan Cahn that explores the mysterious ancient warnings given to America regarding its future and how modern-day events echo those warnings.
Book genre
The Harbinger: The Ancient Mystery that Holds the Secret of America’s Future is an informative, spiritual non-fiction book.
Main topic of the book
The main topic of the book is the connection between ancient warnings given to America and the country’s current affairs, with the author exploring the idea of America’s ‘harbingers’, supernaturally revealed signs of future events.
Key ideas
- Ancient prophecies: The book explores the idea of ‘harbingers’, ancient omens that appear as warnings for the future of America.
- Biblical references: The author presents a variety of biblical references that are compared to current events in America.
- Future predictions: Cahn presents his theory that certain signs show that America is heading towards a difficult future, and suggests ways that this can be avoided.
Main parts of the book and a short summary
- Part 1: Introduction: Cahn introduces the concept of ‘harbingers’ and how these ancient warnings from long ago may apply to the current events of today.
- Part 2: Ancient Warnings: Cahn investigates the nine harbingers of ancient prophesy, such as ‘the bursting forth of waters’ and ‘the terror of absence’, and looks at how these words echo in modern-day America.
- Part 3: Signs of the Times: Cahn examines the current layout of America, comparing the state of the nation to what it was like when the warnings were first given. He suggests ways that the nation can return to its original spiritual roots and avoid the predicted cataclysm.
- Part 4: What is Coming?: Cahn poses the question of what the future holds for America, and suggests that the only hope of averting its doom is to return to its spiritual principles.
Key takeaways
- The harbingers of ancient prophecy provide insights into the future of America.
- These warnings can be seen in current events, and understanding them can help prepare the nation for what’s to come.
- By returning to its spiritual roots, America has a chance of avoiding its predicted doom.
Author’s background and qualifications
Jonathan Cahn is the New York Times bestselling author of The Harbinger and The Book of Mysteries. A prolific writer and speaker, Cahn has appeared on national and international TV, speaking on the topics of the mysteries, harbingers, and Bible prophecy. He is the author of numerous articles and books, and holds degrees from worldview, government, and philosophy.
Target audience
The Harbinger: The Ancient Mystery that Holds the Secret of America’s Future is targeted at people of all religious backgrounds who are interested in learning more about America’s past and possible future. It is also suited to those interested in exploring biblical prophecy and the relationship between ancient wisdom and modern events.
Publisher and first publication date
The book was first published in 2012 by FrontLine, an imprint of Charisma House. The book is published in several editions, with the most recent version published in December 2020.