The persecutor of gods people during johns lifetime was rome. God told john to write down what he saw, and pronounced a blessing on those who would study what john wrote. So this book is a revelation of jesus christ, not in the sense that matthew, mark, luke and john revealed him, but rather than the humiliated christ, we have. The secret revelation of john kindle edition by king. Lost in antiquity, rediscovered in 1896, and only rece. Five empires ruled the known world in succession before john. The book is filled with deeply mysterious symbolism concerning human history and the end of history. It is well worth the attention of anyone interested in early christianity. The book of revelation can be both exciting and confusing.
John was not referring to any day of the week but to the prophetic time that is the primary subject of the book of revelation. The book of the revelation pastor david legge 4 reign of righteousness. Revelation 1, new king james version nkjv the bible app. The apocryphon of john was still used in the eighth century by the audians of mesopotamia. There isnt anything wrong with knowledge unless it is substituted for faith. You can explore revelation under the guidance of one of the worlds leading and most loved bible teachers and preachers, john stott. This is an extensive and scholarly but still very readable study of the text and the cultural milieu that both influenced, and in turn was influenced by, the apocryphon iohannis. Dec 23, 2011 this feature is not available right now. This is a secret revelation of john that was found in nag hamaddi, combining with the secret gospels.
The description of the woman and the beast upon which she sits in 17. Jan 26, 2012 this is the new king james version of the new testament book of revelation. The secret revelation of john kindle edition by king, karen. This page is for those who are diligent in learning gods truth in what is known as the most difficult book of the bible. Apocryphon johannis, said to be christs revelation to his disciple john. Pius charles murray library journal 20060215 the book is eloquently argued, and presents its reading of texts clearly. Many consider revelation the most difficulttounderstand book in the bible. Readers reactions to the book of revelation are remarkably varied. This is the new king james version of the new testament book of. Lost in antiquity, rediscovered in 1896, and only recently accessible for study, the secret revelation of john offers a firsthand look into the diversity of christianity before the establishment of canon and creed. Karen s dynamic 83minute delivery of the entire book of revelation is set to a rich, symphonic score written by michael harriton and recorded at abbey road studios with the worldrenowned london symphony orchestra. Excerpt from introduction to the secret revelation of john. We wish to share with you in all humility and seriousness the important fulfillment of the emergence of the 8 th king, the last pope, and why the 8 th is pope francis, and not jpii as we previously thought.
Note that each of them required some additional designation to. The book of revelation is a mystery to most people, but you can understand its motivating message that will change your life forever. This is the new king james version of the new testament book of revelation. Yet most people believe that this final book of the bible cannot be understood at allthat its language and symbols are too confusing to make sense. Since it was known to the church father irenaeus, it must have been written before around 180 ce. Reading sex and gender in the secret revelation of john. The secret book of john the secret revelation of john aeon a divine power or nature emanating from the supreme being and playing various roles in the operation of the universe ineffable defying expression barbelo the first emanation something that is emitted or radiated of god autogenes self generated pleroma of, and. John as a christian text linking social critique with spirituality has something to commend it. There is one font color for the main body of the secret book of john font color 1, another for the material i believe to have been added by a christian editor who sought to present the text as a long dialogue between jesus and john son of zebedee font color 2. Some christians are obsessed with it, viewing it as a kind of secret history of the world, especially of contemporary events and people, and seeking the key to decipher it. But its also confusing because its imagery is so foreign to modern readers.
The apocryphon of john collection the gnostic society. Of all of the books of the bible, revelation is clearly the most challenging as it recounts the prophetic visions of john at patmos at the end of the first century during a period of persecution of the church. John is foundational for the study of the western esoteric tradition and the illustrations in. It describes jesus appearing and giving secret knowledge to john the apostle. This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of revelation. The book of revelation often called the book of revelations, revelation to john, apocalypse of john, the revelation from jesus christ from its opening words, the apocalypse, the revelation, or simply revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible. On the solemnity of all saints last sunday, the first reading for mass presented the rich imagery of the book of revelation depicting the great multitude of saints in heaven. A 144000 israel jewish evangelists during the tribulation as described by the apostle john in the bible at revelation chapter 14. The secret book of john the secret revelation of john aeon a divine power or nature emanating from the supreme being and playing various roles in the operation of the universe ineffable defying expression barbelo the first emanation something that is emitted or radiated of god autogenes. With this additional short summary of the book of revelation you can discover the people, places and stories detailed in this holy scripture. In fewer than sixty manuscript pages, it describes christs revelation of god and the divine world, the origins of the. Different literary genres require different rules of interpretation. Keys to understanding revelation united church of god.
The secret revelation of john was the first writing to formulate a comprehensive narrative of christian theology. Now sometimes in the book john is spoken to by the lord jesus himself, and other times an elder speaks to john. Understanding the book of revelation home facebook. We are now living under the reign of the 8 th king, the last pope. It boasts of powerful female saviorsand even identifies christ among them. Other christians go to the opposite extreme of neglect. The book of revelation is above all else an unveiling of the greatness and glory of jesus christ. John had already written three of the epistles that would become part of the new testament when god inspired him, around 95ad, to write the book of revelation. Some dismiss its complicated narrative and vivid descriptions as mere allegory. Nov 04, 2015 of all of the books of the bible, revelation is clearly the most challenging as it recounts the prophetic visions of john at patmos at the end of the first century during a period of persecution of the church. The revelation is a compelling and unforgettable worship experience, brought to life in this powerful twocd set. King offers an illuminating reading of this ancient texta narrative of the creation of the universe and humanity and a. For further information and visuals of the throne of god, angels, cherubim, four living creatures, new jerusalem, tabernacle, temple, jesus christ and the book of revelation see other chapter downloads.
Apr 10, 2007 if you want to interpret revelation properly, you must know what kind of book it is. The second recommended book is karen kings the secret revelation of john. How to interpret the secret meaning of the book of revelation how to interpret the secret meanings in the book of revelation how to better understand the coming events revelations of awareness 9617 no. It is the only book of the new testament classified as apocalyptic literature rather than didactic or historical, indicating thereby its extensive use of visions, symbols, and allegory, especially in connection with future events. Eve is not the cause of humankinds fall, but of its redemption. It is the only book of the new testament classified as apocalyptic literature rather than didactic or historical, indicating thereby its extensive use of visions, symbols, and allegory, especially in. King, 9780674030558, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The secret revelation of john is replete with imagery of the divine mother alongside the father god and his son christ. The message of hope in the book of revelation seek first. I have some little hors doeuvres from the other ones. We read about several johns in the new testament, including john the baptist and john the apostle, the son of zebedee. The author describes this having occurred after jesus has gone back to the place from which he came. This principle is true not only of revelation but the entire bible and all literature.
The secret book of john the secret revelation of john. As mentioned before, the books very name means to reveal to unveil, to open to understanding what otherwise could not be comprehended. The 8 kings of revelation are a telling indicator of where we are at in historys time line. Seven secrets of revelation telecasts tomorrows world. Its exciting because it records dramatic visions about the role of jesus and the church in the history of the world. King offers an illuminating reading of this ancient texta narrative of the creation of the universe and humanity and a guide to justice and salvation, said to be christs revelation to his disciple john. One gospel, three letters, and the book of revelation are all attributed to john. The church fathers usually referred to them as heretics. Revelation to john, also called book of revelation or apocalypse of john, last book of the new testament. This idea has a strong tie to the book of revelation, as the gospel of jesus christ is the good news that he brought. The apocryphon secret revelation of john is the preeminent example of early gnosticism. King offers an illuminating reading of this ancient texta narrative of the creation of the universe and humanity and a guide to justice and salvation, said to be christs. There are times we see a voice from heaven speaking to him, but the process of the delivery of this revelation was from god, given to jesus christ, sent by christ by an angel to the apostle. The tradition of apostolic authorship several early authorities irenaeus, justin martyr, polycrates volunteer that the john who received this vision on patmos may have been john the.
So far, 6 kings have fallen, and the 7th is now coming to power, which will give ascendancy to the antichrist himself. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. Unlocking the secrets of revelation tomorrows world. Sometimes called the apocalypse which is a transliteration of the greek word for revelation. Johns controversy the revelation, where john, the last living testimony of jesus christ. The secret book of john, also called the apocryphon of john or the secret revelation of john, is a secondcentury sethian gnostic christian text of secret teachings. The secret gospel of thomas, king has produced a study on another early apocryphal christian text. This summary of the book of revelation will help with many different forms of bible study.
John is foundational for the study of the western esoteric tradition and the illustrations in this thing blow my mind. A disclosure of the imcomparable christ, once crucified, now resurrected and reigning, and one day returning in power and great glory. In this document secret book of john too there is reference to the coming into being of three men. The secret revelation of john was the first writing to formulate a comprehensive narrative of christian theology, cosmology, and salvation. Oct 31, 2008 the secret revelation of john by karen l. As john marvels at the vision, an angel says, i will tell you the mystery of the woman, and of the beast with seven heads and ten horns that carries her v.
Gnosis knowledge is an unfortunate modern name for the movement. The secret book of john the secret revelation of john aeon a divine power or nature emanating from the supreme being and playing various roles in the operation of the universe. The secret revelation of john is an excellent book, full of sound scholarship and attention to nuance, and presented in an accessible manner. Even in the early church, there was no agreement as to which john wrote the book of revelation. In the tradition of elaine pagelss the gnostic gospels and beyond belief. Thus, those who are familiar with suffering will likely have a better handle on this book than others. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. If you want to interpret revelation properly, you must know what kind of book it is. My hope is that this book will contribute to that larger project by examining in greater detail one of the most fascinating of the newly discovered works, the apocryphon johannis, in english titled the secret revelation of john.
How to interpret the secret meaning of the book of revelation. The seven kings of revelation 17 ligonier ministries. Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and. So the angels clarifying word to john about the seven heads rev.
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