Thanks to Jeremy Williams, my researcher, without whom I would not have the time to explore such history in depth. Thanks also to Lyn Cryderman, my editor, who helped me navigate all of the pitfalls that go with repeating myself and concentrating on the goal while writing my column, doing radio, and working on other things. Thanks also to the team at HarperCollins/Zondervan for seeing the potential for this book to warn of coming disaster (as Old Testament prophets did). One hopes we won’t ignore these warning signs as the ancient Israelites did, suffering for their denial.