Author: Ernest Verity
Publisher: Xulon Press
ISBN: 159467082X
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 618

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Author: Joseph Gelfer
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317544137
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 219

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21 December 2012 was believed to mark the end of the thirteenth B'ak'tun cycle in the Long Count of the Mayan calendar. Many people believed this date to mark the end of the world or, at the very least, a shift to a new form of global consciousness. Examining how much of the phenomenon is based on the historical record and how much is contemporary fiction, the book explores the landscape of the modern apocalyptic imagination, the economics of the spiritual marketplace, the commodification of countercultural values, and the cult of celebrity.

Author: Zondervan,
Publisher: Zondervan Academic
ISBN: 0310872391
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 258

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Of all the books of the Bible, few are as fascinating or as intimidating as Revelation. Four grim horsemen, the Antichrist, the ten-horned beast, the ultimate battle at Armageddon, the "mark of the beast." It's no wonder that these images have griped the imagination of so many--and have been variously interpreted as symbolizing everything from Hitler and Gorbachev to credit cards and the Internet. Is the book of Revelation a blueprint for the future? A book of powerful symbolic imagery with warnings for the church? Is it essentially an imaginative depiction of historical events in the first century? Four Views on the Book of Revelation explores four interpretations of the book of the Apocalypse: Preterist – a historical interpretation, arguing that most of John’s prophecies occurred in the first century, soon after his writing of them. Idealist – a spiritual or symbolic interpretation, arguing that the events in Revelation are not literal, and that apocalyptic literature requires a different approach than the Gospels or Epistles. Classical dispensationalism – a literal interpretation based on a reading of Revelation that pays close attention to the rules of grammar and the separate eras of covenantal history. Progressive dispensationalism – a modification of classical that has its root in the understanding of Christ's reign beginning immediately after the resurrection. The Counterpoints series presents a comparison and critique of scholarly views on topics important to Christians that are both fair-minded and respectful of the biblical text. Each volume is a one-stop reference that allows readers to evaluate the different positions on a specific issue and form their own, educated opinion.

Author: Elizabeth MacDonald Burrows
Publisher: Seaboard Press
ISBN: 9781596637252
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 276

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The Hidden Secret of the Apocalypse: St. John's Revelation Decoded by Elizabeth MacDonald Burrows. Twenty-five years in the making. This book will stun the reader by revealing one of the greatest mysteries of the ages. The Revelation of St. John has existed in the misty corridors of time for 2,000 years, and its beasts and dragons have taxed the imagination of the human world just as long. The Apocalypse is extraordinarily complex and one may wonder how, and why, it has survived through two thousand years of religious controversy. Perhaps, it is because it holds a subtle promise of a new world and whispers a mighty secret, a secret of transformation and redemption. In decoding the Apocalypse, the author has laid a foundation so solid that it defies every book and concept ever written on the subject. No piece of the puzzle remains concealed and the conclusions presented within these pages are logical, as evidenced through the systematic progression of earth and the ancient writings. Herein, is revealed a great Armageddon battle which does not predict a raging and destructive end to our known world, but the magnificent transformation of all mankind from human to divine. The Hidden Secret of the Apocalypse defies explanation ABOUT THE AUTHOR: The author entered Cosmic Consciousness during the early seventies. At that time the mysteries pertaining to the creation of the universe were revealed. Shortly thereafter, she renounced a personal life to serve as a spiritual educator. Elizabeth has devoted over a quarter of a century to the study of ancient Christian manuscripts. Considered one of the foremost authorities in the world on the life of Christ, Elizabeth has deciphered some of the most complex works ever written, including St. John's Revelation. Author of several books, she has appeared on hundreds of radio and television shows, and is listed in Who's Who in America

Author: Rabbi Kirt a Schneider
Publisher: Charisma Media
ISBN: 1629991090
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 260

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Understand the connection between the Old Testament and the end times, what to expect during the last days, and how to stand firm in Christ in the face of opposition. Rabbi K. A. Schneider decodes the Book of Revelation, showing how the end-time events prophesied in the New Testament book correspond with the teachings of the Torah and the Hebrew prophets. You will discover how the Passover foreshadows the great tribulation, and what the Hebrew prophets reveal about the anti-Messiah, Armageddon, hell, the return of the Messiah, the millennial kingdom, heaven, and much more. As the world grows darker and darker, many people have a sense of impending doom. This book will teach you what to expect during the last days and how to stand firm in Christ even in the face of opposition.

Author: N. T. Wright
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
ISBN: 0830821996
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 129

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Under the guidance of one of the world's leading New Testament scholars, you and your small group will here discover that the bizarre images of Revelation conceal one of Scripture's clearest and most dramatic visions of God's plan for creation.

Author: Hank Hanegraaff
Publisher: HarperChristian + ORM
ISBN: 1418567175
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 331

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Hank Hanegraaff reveals the code to Revelation. Breaking the code of the book of Revelation has become an international obsession. The result, according to Hank Hanegraaff, has been rampant misreading of Scripture, bad theology, and even bad politics and foreign policy. Hanegraaff argues that the key to understanding the last book of the Bible is the other sixty-five books of the Bible — not current events or recent history and certainly not any complicated charts. The Apocalypse Code offers sane answers to some very controversial questions: What does it mean to take the book of Revelation (and the rest of the Bible) literally? Who are the “Antichrist” and the “Great Whore of Babylon,” and what is the real meaning of “666”? How does our view of the end times change the way we think about the crisis in the Middle East? Are two-thirds of all Jews really headed for an apocalyptic holocaust? The Apocalypse Code is a call to understand what the Bible really says about the end times and why how we understand it matters so much in today’s world. “Provocative and passionate, this fascinating book is a must-read for everyone who’s interested in end-times controversies.” — Lee Strobel, Author, The Case for the Real Jesus “ This book is a withering and unrelenting critique of the positions of apocalyptic enthusiasts — Tim LaHaye. Every fan of the Left Behind series should read this book. The fog will clear, and common sense will return to our reading of the Bible.” — Gary M. Burge, Professor of New Testament, Wheaton College and Graduate School.

Author: Izes Calheiros
Publisher: Burkhart Books
ISBN: 9781940359236
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :

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The Book of Revelation has been considered by many as a frightening text filled with indecipherable and incomprehensible language. Movies and novels have been written about the Apocalypse showing fictions that are incompatible with the biblical text. Many have been confused and afraid of these "free interpretations" and have been kept away from the true meaning and the good news of the book. They think, "Who is in need of this type of message? Don't we already live in a world without hope and filled with evil and fear?" This book is all about good news! You will catch the Book of Revelation as Christ revealed it to John, with the support of sound rules of biblical interpretation and through graphics and images. Now you will finally understand what the true Apocalypse is all about and better capture Christ's revelation as John did in the Island of Patmos.

Author: Barbara Thiering
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1448127742
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 389

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In her controversial 1992 bestseller Jesus the Man, Barbara Thiering first showed how the pesher method of 'decoding' two separate levels of meaning found in the Dead Sea Scrolls could be used by applying it to the Gospels, and presented a completely new historical interpretation of the life of Jesus Christ. Now, in a new work of remarkable research and scholarship, she sets out to unravel the mysteries that have long surrounded the elusive complexities of the Book of Revelation. 'It was not,' she writes, 'about vision and apocalypse, but about the profoundly important history of the Christian movement from AD 1 to AD 114.' In Jesus of the Apocalypse, Barbara Thiering presents a new and significant view of the development of Christianity from the time of the crucifixion until the second century AD. She argues that Jesus was no solitary preacher appearing suddenly on the shores of Lake Galilee: he was a central figure in a major political movement to overthrow the pagan Roman empire. Although crucified, he did not die on the cross, and he, and subsequently his sons, took an important role in the evolution of the new underground religion which was developing out of Judaism. With detective-like perseverance Theiring unfolds the mystery of words, meanings and places that have been allowed to pass unchallenged, including a radical new interpretation of such mystical themes as the four horsemen of the Apocalypse, the seven seals. the Beast whose number is 666, the Great Harlot clothed in scarlet and purple. In so doing, she provides an absorbing and enlightening background to a period that has so often been seen more through the implications of scripture than the facts of history.

Author: Rev. Raymond Cross
Publisher: WestBow Press
ISBN: 149088629X
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 146

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The Bible is one of the most misunderstood and mysterious book ever written. Popular to buy but seldom read, it usually sits on bookshelves or coffee tables unused. However, people who do read and believe the Scriptures know for certain it has the power to change lives. This book, The Apocalypse, is written as an assembling of all that is known about the book of Revelation. It is a compilation of many Biblical scholars thoughts regarding interpretations of some of the symbols used by God to describe His prophesies in this book. Of course, much is still unknown, but you are able to addor subtractbasic thoughts simply by studying the Holy Writ yourself. God will show you some things more clearly than me or anyone elseGod wants to inform you!