"Thomas Kuhn has suggested that when established models of reality have become sufficiently eroded by the discovery or recognition of conflicting data, someone will come forward with a new model that synthesizes current knowledge, and lays the foundation for fresh insights into the field. Allison's book presents such a new model with respect to the problematic and central question of NT eschatology. His thesis not only resolves the old issue of 'realized' vs. 'futuristic' eschatology; it also poses--and answers--the strangely neglected question: What prompted the early church to see Jesus' death and resurrection as the beginning of the new age?" Richard H. Hiers, Journal of Biblical Literature "There is every likelihood that The End of the Ages has Come will become a classic work which will be cited as an authority for decades." Anne E. Gardner, Pacifica "Allison's work should prove to be immensely valuable to any student wishing to find a friendly guide through the tangle of eschatological materials, both primary and secondary, which are so central to NT studies today." Larry Kreitzer, King's Theological Review "The book deserves a wide reading and careful consideration.

Of particular value are his illuminating discussions of the juxtaposition of the cross and resurrection in the Gospels of Mark and Matthew with eschatological terms and ideas found in contexts in both Judaism and the OT which are also connected with the great tribulation. Also, his comparison of the Jesus movement with the discoveries of modern sociological studies pertaining to messianic movements is both stimulating and judicious." Scot McKnight, Catholic Biblical Quarterly.