The Book of Revelation

About this course

There are numerous reasons why the Book of Revelation is challenging, or even more harmful because this last book of the New Testament can lead to incorrect understanding that is contrary to its meaning.First, Revelation is composed in an ancient style of apocalyptic literature, which means that a literal understanding will often be incorrect.Second, Revelation draws deeply from the Hebrew Scriptures with allusions that the people of ancient Israel would have “heard”. If you are not steeped in the Hebrew Scriptures, then you will likely draw conclusions based on your own tradition and experiences rather than on those of the ancient Israelites.Third, the author of Revelation draws deeply from the prophet Daniel whose composition is also largely composed as apocalyptic literature and which includes many references to ancient Jewish history and traditions.Finally, Revelation employs linguistic devices that are found throughout the Hebrew Scriptures such as imagery, symbolism, and chiasm, as well as Hebrew concepts like an understanding of the birthright and the remnant, and the Hebraic sense of time (which may no be linear) and place (that may not be specific).There are twelve video lessons. Each is accompanied by a study guide with supplementary information, an outline of the video presentation, words to be defined, questions for comprehension, and questions for discussion.The optional workbook for this course for individual or group study, entitled "The Book of Revelation: Apocalypse of Jesus Christ to His Disciples" by Dr. Anne Davis, is available for purchase on Amazon.