Is the book of Revelation a prediction of things yet to come or is it a critique of issues in the author's own time?
The Book of Revelation and the Endtimes
by whereami 15 Replies latest watchtower bible
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ixthis
The Book of Revelations is a verbal icon of the Divine and Holy Eucharistic Liturgy; a kaleidoscope of the past, the present and the future - the earthly and the heavenly.
Infact, the entire book was recorded within the context of the celestial eucharist. Holy and Sacred Tradition records that John received the Revelation on a Sunday and during the celebration of the Eucharistic liturgy, Rev. 1:10.
Anyone who has visited the Cave of the Apocalypse in Patmos will verify this statement - I have personally been inside this cave and testify to the truths of this statement and the truths of the holy ground I was fortunate to venerate. Maybe I can post a picture of this cave.
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still thinking
Cave of the Apocalypse in Patmos ....never heard of it. But here's a link for you that you can look around the cave on.
http://www.360cities.net/image/cave-of-the-apocalypse-patmos-greece#266.17,-8.78,70.0
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No Room For George
I think it was a critique of whatever events were occuring during the writer's time. The Wild Beast was Rome, the Harlot was Jerusalem. 666 was Nero. I believe when Peter wrote from Babylon, he was actually speaking about the original whore, Jerusalem.
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snowbird
Revelation 1:19 Now write down everything you see: things that are, things about to be. The Message Bible
I believe it is for John's day and the End times.
I also believe it was written mainly to Jewish Christians.
Syl
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rocketman
After the 5th chapter, it starts getting really, really weird.
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designs
The Jerusalem Bible footnotes comment on Revelation being in code about the Roman Empire.
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LostGeneration
I've heard speculation that Revelation was written by a guy under the influence of 'shrooms' which are plentiful on Patmos.
I find that as viable as any other explanation.
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ProdigalSon
Just as an example, "Satan" being "confined to the earth" occurred between 30,000 and 50,000 years ago. That should put it in perspective.
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bob1999
This guys a wack job.
Peace