The style of "apocalyptic writing" delivers a message using symbols, images and numbers. Some of the symbols and images in the book of Revelation compare the Roman emperor with the Devil and the ancient Roman Empire as the ultimate evil. ... Assuring them that God was still in control, and that all evil whether it be the present persecution from the Roman Empire, or future hardships, would eventually be completely destroyed, and that their suffering had not been in vain. ... When the Idealists look at the book of Revelation and the symbolic way in which it was written, they see the ...

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Clearly the book of Revelation is the ultimate battle between good and evil. ... The content of Revelation is very complex apocalyptic literature consisting of many symbols some of which are explained and other are not. ... This revelation is the battle between good and evil, the people against God, with satan's evil powers trying to destroy God through his people. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

In a close reading of the two texts it is clear that Revelation and Enoch draw from a shared pool of apocalyptic symbols and numerological concepts. ... In this paper, a review of the literature regarding Enoch's influence on Revelation will be followed by an analysis of the similarities and differences in the symbols and themes of Enoch and the Revelation of St. ... (Malina & Pilch 2000) Although both Revelation and 1 Enoch clearly share a monster motif, the beasts in Enoch function as a reward for the righteous, while the beasts in Revelation serve as a kind of political commentary...

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• Approx Pages: 11
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

They should be studied together as to get the whole picture of God's redemptive plan, the world's history, the future of the world, God's victory over evil at the end of the world, and a glimpse into the new heaven and the new earth. ... Even if they were written about 600 years apart, both talked about the future of the world, judgment and God's victory over evil. ... For example, "seven churches" are symbols of seven period of church from the time of John until the second coming of Jesus Christ (Smith & White). ...

• Word Count: 2321
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• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Understanding the Symbolism of the Two Witnesses Understanding the symbols in Revelation is a key factor in identifying the two witnesses. ... Finally, the dual nature of the witnesses provides a literary contrast with the two evil leaders in Revelation 13:11-12, one of whom also produces fire (Rev 13:13)....

• Word Count: 2735
• Approx Pages: 11
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Understanding the Symbolism of the Two Witnesses Understanding the symbols in Revelation is a key factor in identifying the two witnesses. ... Finally, the dual nature of the witnesses provides a literary contrast with the two evil leaders in Revelation 13:11-12, one of whom also produces fire (Rev 13:13)....

• Word Count: 2735
• Approx Pages: 11
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School