Theology in the Raw S2 Ep1074: How to Read (and Understand) the Book of Revelation: Dr. Michael J. Gorman
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Revelation's Hybrid Nature
- Revelation is a hybrid book combining apocalypse, prophecy, and letter to churches.
- Its imagery is symbolic and cartoonish, designed for 1st-century people and beyond.
Revelation's Symbolism Confirmed
- Revelation explicitly states some symbols like 'seven hills' refer to seven kings.
- This reveals the book's consistent symbolic nature, not literal, even for those claiming literalism.
Revelation Addresses Then and Future
- Revelation primarily addresses the 1st-century churches but includes future judgment.
- Future events impact present faithfulness, urging separation from Babylon's ways.