Symbolic language, however, is one of the chief characteristics of apocalyptic literature, of which. Introduction and acknowledgements three things provide the foundation for a metaphysical understanding of the books of acts to revelation in the new testament. This frame is resizable by dragging a boundary to bookmark a page. The song of songs, the song of solomon, or canticles. The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. Pack staggering events foretold in your bible will shock the whole world. And i saw, and behold, in the midst of the throne, and of the four animals, and in the midst of the elders, signifies from inmosts, and thence in all things of heaven, the word, and the church. Context of the sixth seal revelation 6, verse 12 r 06 f. Metaphysical poetry also contains both thought and feeling aka. The following is the forward and a portion of a chapter from a forthcoming book which, in my view, falls in. But he saw beyond the symbolism of earthly matters, seeing the text filled with metaphors of mental and spiritual matters. An apocalypse is a very specific kind of literature with no modern equivalent.
Serious truth seekers, regardless of age or experience, can reap a rich harvest by applying the information in this text. Historicist interpretations of the book of revelation. Most every word in ancient scripture has a spiritual counterpart to its literal meaning. The book of revelation has come to be read as prophesying the events of the end of history. Crime is ten times as bad as it was in the good old days. The book of revelation often called the revelation to john, apocalypse of john, the revelation from jesus christ from its opening words, the apocalypse, the revelation, or simply revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. This booklet contains vital understanding that will forever change your outlook on the future. How to interpret the secret meaning of the book of revelation how to interpret the secret meanings in the book of revelation how to better understand the coming events revelations of awareness 9617 no.
This book was written by john, the last surviving apostle revelation 1. Apocalypticism was not a new phenomenon among christians. Angel of the bottomless pit sheep slaughter video february 18, 2020. While there is only one old testament apocalyptic book daniel and one new testament book that demonstrates some features of this type revelation, it was a common form of writing in the two. A representation of an abstract or spiritual meaning through concrete. The book next contains seven short letters of exhortation to the christian churches in the seven leading cities of asia minor ephesus 2. The short letters in revelation chapters two and three are addressed to these specific seven churches. The following definitions are what the spirit has revealed to me. The key to bible interpretation, especially for the book of revelation, is to have a consistent hermeneutic. Edgar cayces amazing interpretation of the book of revelation. Its purpose is to give encouragement and hope for all. That book of the seven seals is the anticipated history of the existence of humanity, because only god could write the history of men before they would live it. The church whose false prophetess was leading people. How to study the book of revelation you have a wild beast, and no book in the new testament addresses what to do about it more directly than the book of revelation.
The way the book of revelation is actually written is as a series of kind of unfolding revelations, each one of which gets to something deeper in the story. For example, the claim that the world is flat if made by a religious text is a matter of experiment and research, not first principles and revelation. Many things claimed by metaphysical views such as fundamentalist christian biblical literalism are not themselves metaphysical claims. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ.
The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it. To attempt to find a more spiritual, moral, or eschatological meaning in this book is missing the intent of what john, through inspiration. Metaphysical bible interpretation acts to revelation amazon s3. It is, of course, the cryptic symbolism of revelation that makes it challenging to understand. Several titles have been suggested for the book, all taken from the first verse. Adela yarbro collins, pbs frontline according to the dictionary of the bible revelation accurately foretells what will happen in the last days of history before the end of the world. This disciples name, simon hearing, signifying his receptivity and ability to discern truth, was. A consciousness of being grounded in truth, or godmind, not in the bible.
This name indicates the meaning of revelation it uncovers matters that had been hidden and discloses events that would happen long after it was written. Select chapter numbers, then range of versess, for text to appear here. Metaphysical bible interpretation acts to revelation. A typical historicist view of the church of christ spans several periods of church history, each similar to the original church, as follows. An allegorical interpretation of the book of revelation as a guide to living the spiritual life, rather than as a prophecy of the end of the world. He outlined how the seven churches represent the seven ages of the church of christ. He wrote from the small island of patmos after being banished there for preaching the gospel. The book of revelation has vivid imagery and interesting characters as.
Hermeneutics is the study of the principles of interpretation. As explained in the next paragraph, we are grounded in truth, not the bible. There are many other excerpts from the book, too, but this one is the best. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. The apocalypse, or revelation to john, the last book of the bible, is one of the most difficult to understand because it abounds in unfamiliar and extravagant symbolism, which at best appears unusual to the modern reader.
This powerful book explodes the traditional doomsday view of revelation and offers a versebyverse interpretation, revealing hidden wisdom for your spiritual. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our. The book of revelations continues with metaphor upon metaphor concerning the rule of satan on the elect, how he is free to travel between heaven and earth, and how when christ died on the cross, satan suffered a mortal blow and was cast out of heaven forever. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. Interpreting the book of revelation as an allegory of. In the book of revelation, the apocalyptic hopes of the early christian community find their clearest and most complete expression. It mentioned that the lamb represented jesus since it was often sacrificed. The first title is a hebrew way of expressing the superlative. Introduction to the book of revelations of st john 3. Its title is derived from the first word of the text, written in koine greek.
The book of revelation is perhaps the most mysterious book in sacred scripture. The key to understanding the intent of its meaning is through revelation. Metaphysically, the revelation to john describes the great journey each of us. Like jesus, it may take 40 days to deal with our human conditioning and limitations, or, like me, it may take 40 years to even get started. The book of revelation also called the revelation of john or the revelation of st.
Parts of the old testament, particularly in the book of daniel, are also written in the apocalyptic genre. The church that would face severe persecution revelation 2. John wrote revelation while a prisoner on the island of patmos, approximately 8595 a. The church that had abandoned its first love for christ revelation 2. The book of revelation, often called the revelation to john, or the apocalypse of john, is a book of the new testament that occupies a central place in christian eschatology. The day of the lord descriptions are in the sixth seal the four key phrases in the sixth seal 1 they called to the mountains and the rocks, fall on us and hide us, 2 the stars in the sky fell to earth as figs drop from a fig tree, 3 the wrath of the lamb and 4 the heavens. Metaphysical bible interpretation of revelation chapter 1 revelation 1.
Throughout the ages, the teachings of the mystic path that lead mankind back to god have not been revealed for two reasons. A general resurrection, a general judgment and a new age. The book of revelation, new metaphysical version is the most authoritative, inspiring, metaphysical interpretation of this bible book i have ever read. Revelation teaches us to interpret what is happening within us in the light of what needs to be accomplished in order for us to be conformed to his image. And so what we have to realize is that in some interpretations of the book of. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. How to interpret the secret meaning of the book of revelation. My suggestion is to ponder these definitions, pray about it.
And there has been much speculation about it some of it bordering on offthewall, but some of it serious and scholarly. Interpreting the book of revelation as an allegory of living the. In the new testament, this word describes the unveiling of spiritual truth rom. The seven seals of the book of revelation apocalypse and. These are the socalled gnostic or apocryphal texts expunged by order of egyptian bishop athanasius in the 4th century c. In other words, it is the way you interpret scripture.
His book of love poetry dawn\s kiss, will be coming out in the summer or fall of 2009 and his spiritualmetaphysical book, morning coffee with god, is being published by ozark mountain publishing in 2010. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. When people read the book of revelation they encounter this vast array of symbols. Author elaine pagels includes here discussion of not only john of patmoss book of revelations, so wellknown from the new testament, but also discussion of the numerous revelation texts found at nag hammadi in upper egypt in 1945. The illustrated bible dictionary is of similar opinion. For example, the sevenheaded, tenhorned beast which rises from. Revelation 1 metaphysical bible interpretation truth unity. Extols the value of seeking the inner spirituality in christianity, rather than perpetrating the traditional outward power play in the world which has debased jesus. Obama is coming back for the red wedding video may 21, 2019.
The nonseparatist puritan, thomas brightman, was the first to propose a historicist interpretation of the seven churches of revelation 23. Free new ebook popular posts covid19 official name of coronavirus means. Michael is also a writer and his first book halfway to heaven was published in 2003. The book of revelation is similar to other literature of the time thats called apocalyptic, which typically includes visions, global clashes, endoftheworld warnings, and many, many symbols. Great prophecies in the book of revelation show how and when these catastrophic events will occur.