The Personification of Death and Hades in Revelation

This chapter explores the interpretation of passages from Revelation, particularly focusing on the significance of phrases like 'the keys of death and Hades' in relation to Jesus' sovereignty. It analyzes the dual interpretations of death and Hades as places or personifications, referencing theological scholarship and biblical texts, including Hosea and the concept of Sheol in the Old Testament. The discussion highlights how Jesus’ role transforms the understanding of death and the afterlife, framing him as a warrior against these formidable entities.