The Book of Revelation for Dummies
| Author(s): | Richard Wagner, Larry R. Helyer |
|---|---|
| Published In: | 2008 |
| Genre: | Religion |
| Pages: | 384 |
"The Book of Revelation for Dummies" Cover
Understand the purpose, key themes, and symbolism of the most fascinating book in the Bible
Grasp the enduring messages of Revelation and apply them in your life
Are you baffled by the book of Revelation? This friendly, unintimidating guide walks you through the most difficult book of the New Testament, providing a clear explanation of the major views and interpretations of the End Times. You''ll understand what Revelation says about the past, present, and future, and how it relates to the rest of the Bible.
Discover:
The prophecy of Revelation
The main views on its interpretation
What Revelation says about our relationship with God
Contemporary theories on Revelation
The book''s message of hope
"The Book of Revelation for Dummies" Description
The Book of Revelation details a dream-like vision of the apocalypse-the end times that bring the tribulation, the rapture, and the second coming of Christ. It is a central text to those evangelical Christians who believe that the end times are approaching-and the inspiration for the popular Left Behind novels, which have sold more than 62 million copies. This balanced, approachable guide walks readers through the symbolism and complexity of Revelation and helps them understand the book's inspiration and significance. Exploring the various ways people have interpreted Revelation over the centuries, it shows how to grasp the enduring messages of this mysterious book and apply them in daily life.
Richard Wagner (Princeton, MA) is the publisher of Digitalwalk.net, a Christian Web site, and the author of Christianity For Dummies (0-7645-4482-9), Christian Prayer For Dummies (0-7645-5500-6), and, most recently, C. S. Lewis & Narnia For Dummies (0-7645-8381-6).