Of all the books of the Bible, few are as fascinating or as intimidating as Revelation.
Four grim horsemen, the Antichrist, the ten-horned beast, the ultimate battle at Armageddon, the "mark of the beast." It's no wonder that these images have griped the imagination of so many—and have been variously interpreted as symbolizing everything from Hitler and Gorbachev to credit cards and the Internet.
Is the book of Revelation a blueprint for the future? A book of powerful symbolic imagery with warnings for the church? Is it essentially an imaginative depiction of historical events in the first century?
Four Views on the Book of Revelation explores four interpretations of the book of the Apocalypse:
The Counterpoints series presents a comparison and critique of scholarly views on topics important to Christians that are both fair-minded and respectful of the biblical text. Each volume is a one-stop reference that allows readers to evaluate the different positions on a specific issue and form their own, educated opinion.