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Jerusalem Countdown is a 2006 speculative fiction novel by John Hagee, a prominent American evangelical pastor and founder of Christians United for Israel. The book focuses on biblical prophecy, end-times scenarios, nuclear threats to Israel, and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, particularly involving Iran and radical Islam. Hagee's narrative blends theological interpretations with current events, warning of an impending apocalypse centered around Jerusalem. The publication gained attention within evangelical Christian circles for its prophetic warnings and has been criticized for promoting fear-based eschatology and potentially inflammatory views. In 2011, the novel was adapted into a Christian thriller film directed and co-written by Harold Cronk, starring David A.R. White, Anna Zielinski, Randy Travis, Lee Majors, Stacy Keach, and Marco Khan. The film follows a similar plot involving FBI agents, nuclear threats, and faith-based redemption, produced by Pure Flix Entertainment. It received mixed reviews for its production quality and was distributed primarily to Christian audiences. Jerusalem Countdown is associated with Hagee's media and ministry network, including his television program and publishing through Charisma House/FrontLine.