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Decode one of the most complex books in the Bible!
Are you baffled by the Book of Revelation? Understand the purpose, key themes, and symbolism of the most fascinating book in the Bible with The Book of Revelation For Dummies, an easy-to-understand guide that will help you grasp the enduring messages of Revelation and apply them to your life. You will understand what Revelation says about the past, present, and future, and how it relates to the rest of the Bible. You will learn how this mysterious book of the Bible fits into a historical context. You'll discover all kinds of interesting facts about the apostle John and learn about the details of his world. You will be able to choose a perspective for interpreting this book of the Bible and decipher the many haunting symbols. There is no need to read this reference guide from cover to cover; simply browse the table of contents or flip through the pages to find the answers and assistance that you need. Discover how to:
Interpret the prophecy of the Revelation
Place it in historical context
Understand how it relates to other books in the Bible
Unravel the details of the apostle John's life and world
Choose a perspective for understanding
See the grander scheme of things
Complete with lists of the ten most commonly asked questions about end times and the ten rules of thumb for interpreting scripture, The Book of Revelation For Dummies will help you understand and decode one of the most perplexing books in the Bible!
Contents
Introduction 1
Part I: Revealing the End of the Biblical Story 9
Chapter 1: One Man's Visions, All Humans' Fate 11
Chapter 2: Setting the Stage: The Apostle John and the World in Which He Lived 23
Chapter 3: The Prequels: Prophecies throughout the Bible 43
Part II: Interpreting the Book of Revelation 61
Chapter 4: Choosing a Perspective for Understanding Revelation 63
Chapter 5: Deciphering Symbols with Your Secret Decoder Ring 87
Part III: Taking a Grand Tour of the Book of Revelation 99
Chapter 6: Setting Up the Scope of the Book (1:1-20) 101
Chapter 7: Reading the Seven Letters to Conflicted Churches (1:19-3:22) 119
Chapter 8: Peeking into the Throne Room (4:1-5:14) 143
Chapter 9: Breaking Seven Seals (6:1-8:1) 159
Chapter 10: Sounding Seven Trumpets (8:2-11:19) 181
Chapter 11: A Woman, a Dragon, Two Beasts, and More! (12:1-14:20) 205
Chapter 12: Seven Angels, Seven Bowls, and a Final Smackdown (15:1-18:24) 227
Chapter 13: Coming of the Kingdom (19:1-20:15) 251
Chapter 14: Seeing the New Jerusalem and a Triumphant Church (21:1-22:6) 273
Chapter 15: Promising to Return (22:6-21) 291
Part IV: The Part of Tens 303
Chapter 16: Ten Common Questions about the End Times 305
Chapter 17: Ten Tips for Interpreting Scripture and Prophecy 313
Appendix: Glossary 319
Index 325
