Coming Soon: Unlocking the Book of Revelation and Applying Its Lessons TodayEmmaus Road Publishing, 2005 - 326 pages Is there a book of the Bible more often discussed and yet less understood than the Book of Revelation? The "seven seals." The "dragon." The "beast." The "sea of glass." The fantastic imagery found in the Book of Revelation has long captivated Christians but remains mysterious to many. In the midst of so much discussion about the end times, what does Revelation teach us about living in the present moment, with our eyes focused on the heavenly Jerusalem? Michael Barber's Coming Soon explores these questions by taking a detailed look at Revelation and its rich tapestry of prophecy, history, and biblical allusion. Barber explores the profound link between the Mass celebrated here on earth and the eternal reality of heaven, demonstrating that the Apocalypse reveals truth that has practical implications for today and points to a firm hope in tomorrow. Coming Soon is a verse-by-verse commentary on the Book of Revelation using the Revised Standard Version: Catholic Edition of the Bible. Barber provides a Catholic interpretation, which sees the liturgical background of this book of Scripture-a perspective missing in many Protestant commentaries. |
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... four horsemen, the twenty-four elders, and the 144,000? What are we to make of the thousand-year reign, the four living creatures, and the sea of glass? Well, that's what this book is for. In this book, we will take an in-depth look at ...
... four horsemen, the twenty-four elders, and the 144,000? What are we to make of the thousand-year reign, the four living creatures, and the sea of glass? Well, that's what this book is for. In this book, we will take an in-depth look at ...
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... four senses of Scripture. By understanding how these four senses work, we can come to a much better appreciation of the Bible. The Catechism of the Catholic Church identifies these four senses: “According to an ancient tradition, one ...
... four senses of Scripture. By understanding how these four senses work, we can come to a much better appreciation of the Bible. The Catechism of the Catholic Church identifies these four senses: “According to an ancient tradition, one ...
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... four-fold sense of Scripture: Literal sense –the historical / literary meaning –the temple structure Allegorical sense –referring to fulfillment in Christ –Christ is the true Temple Moral sense –how Christ brings fulfillment in Himself ...
... four-fold sense of Scripture: Literal sense –the historical / literary meaning –the temple structure Allegorical sense –referring to fulfillment in Christ –Christ is the true Temple Moral sense –how Christ brings fulfillment in Himself ...
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... four elders around the throne of the Lamb.11 Cardinal Ratzinger calls Revelation, “the book of the heavenly liturgy, which is presented to the Church as the standard for her own liturgy.”12 The Book of Revelation shows us, then, that ...
... four elders around the throne of the Lamb.11 Cardinal Ratzinger calls Revelation, “the book of the heavenly liturgy, which is presented to the Church as the standard for her own liturgy.”12 The Book of Revelation shows us, then, that ...
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... Jesus on the road to Damascus. Although Paul was persecuting the Church, Jesus explained to him, “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting” (Acts 9:5). Christians share in the work of Christ, the suffering Servant, Chapter Four.
... Jesus on the road to Damascus. Although Paul was persecuting the Church, Jesus explained to him, “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting” (Acts 9:5). Christians share in the work of Christ, the suffering Servant, Chapter Four.
Contents
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Ransom Captive Israel | |
Archetypical Woman | |
Beauty and the Beasts | |
When He Reigns He Pours | |
The Whoreable City | |
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Hindsight Is TwentyTwenty | |
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