Data Over Dogma

Episode 39: Revealing Revelation

Jan 1, 2024

In this podcast, they discuss the Book of Revelation, its manuscripts, vivid descriptions, and symbolism. They explore the letters to the churches in Asia, debate the literalness of angel descriptions, and examine the concept of deification. They also cover the authority of the book and its surprising endorsement.

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Quick takeaways

The book of Revelation contains rich symbolism and imagery that evokes emotional responses.

The beasts and the dragon in Revelation represent Rome, Nero, and Satan.

The book of Revelation explores the concepts of deification and salvation for believers.

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Main Ideas

The podcast episode discusses the main ideas of the book of Revelation.

Introduction

2min

The Book of Revelation and its Manuscripts

14min

Visions and Descriptions

3min

The Significance of Alpha and Omega in Revelation

3min

The Letters to the Churches in Asia

15min

Angels and Horses of Fire

16min

Deification and the New Heavens and New Earth

3min

The Authority of the Book of Revelation

3min

Revealing Revelation and the Surprising Endorsement

3min

Beasts! Dragons! Blood! This week, we're talking about the last book of the New Testament, that wacky troublemaker of a book, Revelation. Who wrote it and why? Was it a fever dream? What era is it talking about? IS ARMAGEDDON COMING TO CLAIM US ALL TOMORROW?

For the definitive answers to these questions... well, you'd have to ask a time traveler or sorcerer. But if you want the best answers modern scholarship has to offer, this is the place!

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