The Book of Revelation

by Cory, Catherine A.

• ISBN13: 9780814628850
• ISBN10: 0814628850
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-04-01
• Publisher: Liturgical Pr

Summary

Full of awesome and gruesome scenes that seem to provoke more fear than faith, the Book of Revelation is often read as a roadmap through the doom and gloom of the end time. Correctly understood, however, this grand finale of the New Testament is a loud and clear call to conversion as well as a message of hope and consolation for Christians of every age. Catherine Cory carefully explains the variety of visions that unfold in kaleidoscopic fashion throughout the book. Scenes from the Old Testament form collages that convey the central theme; namely, the God is in control and evil is being conquered. The breathtaking conclusion resounds with God's promise, "Behold, I make all things new." Cory's lucid style reveals the true message of the Book of Revelation. Comprehensive and understandable, the New Collegeville Bible Commentary series brings the timeless messages and relevance of the New Testament to today's readers. With recent scholarship, this series provides vital background and addresses important questions such as authorship and cultural context. The New Collegeville Bible Commentary includes New American Bible translation and will appeal to preachers, teachers, Bible study groups, and all Bible readers.

Table of Contents

Introductory materials (1:1-8)	p. 15
First cycle of visions (1:9-11:19)	p. 17
Initial vision of "one like a son of man" (1:9-20)	p. 17
Letters to the seven churches (2:1-3:22)	p. 20
The vision of God's throne and the lamb (4:1-5:14)	p. 31
The seven seals (6:1-7:17)	p. 35
The seven trumpets (8:1-11:19)	p. 41
Second cycle of visions (12:1-20:15)	p. 52
Vision of the woman and the dragon (12:1-18)	p. 53
The vision of the beasts of the sea and the land (13:1-18)	p. 56
Vision of the lamb and imminent judgment (14:1-20)	p. 61
Visions of the seven bowls (15:1-16:21)	p. 67
The fall of Babylon (interlude) (17:1-18:24)	p. 73
Seven visions of the last things (19:1-20:15)	p. 80
Vision of the new Jerusalem (21:1-22:5)	p. 87
Concluding materials (22:6-21)	p. 92
Review aids and discussion topics	p. 95
Index of citations from the Catechism of the Catholic church	p. 100
Table of Contents provided by Blackwell. All Rights Reserved.