An Introduction to Revelation: A Pathway to Interpretation
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Overview
The interpretation of the book of Revelation has always aroused controversy, and its use (and abuse) during periods of rapid historical change has often been a cause for great concern. This volume of biblical studies attempts a responsible reading of Revelation. The author presents the reader with both the tools and the information required to understand the many approaches that may be taken to interpreting the book, and leads the reader toward a sound interpretation.
In this important look at Revelation, Desrosiers presents traditional and new interpretative approaches. Concerned that Revelation has often been ignored by Christians and churches alike, the author shows how Revelation is relevant to today’s pastor and the twenty-first century Christian.
Top Highlights
“This view was extremely popular in the early church and reached its apex during the period of the Reformation in the sixteenth century. Today, it is used mainly by conservative, mostly fundamentalist, churches.” (Page 32)
“The Spirit inhabits Scriptures in active waiting of an interpreter whom it has itself already summoned to the study of the Word.” (Page 4)
“When story time and discourse time do not match, we are facing something we will call time distortion” (Page 18)
“in order to have a plot, the events must stand in a cause-effect relationship to one another” (Page 17)
“Heaven’s Gate, Branch Davidians, Solar Temple and the book of Revelation” (Page 1)
Continuum is to be congratulated on producing a stimulating book which offers a fresh approach to the Book of Revelation.
—Biblical Interpretation: A Journal of Contemporary Approaches
Gilbert Desrosiers is Master of Christian Studies, specializing in New Testament, at ICI University, Irving, Texas.