Pillar Podcast

Exploring Revelation with Dr. Dan Morrison

Jan 22, 2025
In this conversation, Dr. Dan Morrison, a New Testament professor and Navy chaplain, navigates the intricate themes of the Book of Revelation. He discusses the interplay between economic language and spiritual health, especially in the Laodicean context. Morrison also highlights Revelation as a challenge to the political structures of its time, offering insights into resistance against power dynamics. With humor, he connects fitness with theology, making complex ideas accessible while sharing his personal journey of faith and scholarship.
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ANECDOTE

Diverse Christian Upbringing

  • Dan Morrison grew up Pentecostal but attended Roman Catholic school for 10 years.
  • This diverse background led him to become an Anglican priest.
INSIGHT

Revelation's Biblical Integration

  • Dan Morrison found Revelation deeply linked to Old Testament prophecies.
  • He realized a blending of biblical texts shaped his understanding of Revelation.
INSIGHT

Revelation Critiques Roman Power

  • Morrison uses critical discourse analysis to reveal power structures in Revelation.
  • The book critiques Roman propaganda by highlighting Jesus' true divinity over empire gods.
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