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. ...
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...
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)....
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)....
