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Thinning the Veil
Encountering Jesus Christ in the Book of Revelation|
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| Verlag: | IVP Academic |
| Format: | EPUB |
| Veröffentl.: | 20.05.2025 |
| ISBN/EAN: | 9781514009239 |
| Sprache: | englisch |
| Anzahl Seiten: | 216 |
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Encounter the Hope of Jesus in the Book of Revelation
The Biblical book of Revelation—a text that, for many, remains shrouded in mystery and confusion. The cryptic symbols and visions of the end times often evoke anxiety among believers. Is it even possible to find hope and spiritual growth within it pages? Thinning the Veil is not just a book; it's a spiritual guide that combines Biblical scholarship with personal reflection, making the study of Revelation accessible and enriching. You'll discover that the heart of Revelation lies in its opening words—"the revelation of Jesus Christ." It's a powerful and personal unveiling, designed to bridge the gap between heaven and earth, bringing God's presence into our lives in a very real and transforming way.
Authored by renowned Biblical scholar Shane J. Wood, Thinning the Veil provides a fresh perspective on Revelation, aiming to transform our understanding of this profound text. Wood invites readers to see Revelation not as a daunting puzzle but as a revelation of Jesus, meant to inspire divine intimacy and spiritual renewal.
Each chapter of Thinning the Veil is crafted to deepen your engagement through:
- Interpretation Tools: Engage with exercises that explore different principles of Biblical interpretation, helping you unlock the deeper meanings within Revelation.
- Scriptural Insights: Delve into thorough textual studies that illuminate the complex passages, unveiling the profound messages they contain.
- Spiritual Takeaways: Reflect on spiritual practices and thought-provoking questions designed to invite the Word to transform your soul, just as it did for its original audience.Are you ready to dispel the mystery and uncover the hope that lies within the book of Revelation? Thinning the Veil is your guide to experiencing Revelation's hopeful and transformational message.
The Biblical book of Revelation—a text that, for many, remains shrouded in mystery and confusion. The cryptic symbols and visions of the end times often evoke anxiety among believers. Is it even possible to find hope and spiritual growth within it pages? Thinning the Veil is not just a book; it's a spiritual guide that combines Biblical scholarship with personal reflection, making the study of Revelation accessible and enriching. You'll discover that the heart of Revelation lies in its opening words—"the revelation of Jesus Christ." It's a powerful and personal unveiling, designed to bridge the gap between heaven and earth, bringing God's presence into our lives in a very real and transforming way.
Authored by renowned Biblical scholar Shane J. Wood, Thinning the Veil provides a fresh perspective on Revelation, aiming to transform our understanding of this profound text. Wood invites readers to see Revelation not as a daunting puzzle but as a revelation of Jesus, meant to inspire divine intimacy and spiritual renewal.
Each chapter of Thinning the Veil is crafted to deepen your engagement through:
- Interpretation Tools: Engage with exercises that explore different principles of Biblical interpretation, helping you unlock the deeper meanings within Revelation.
- Scriptural Insights: Delve into thorough textual studies that illuminate the complex passages, unveiling the profound messages they contain.
- Spiritual Takeaways: Reflect on spiritual practices and thought-provoking questions designed to invite the Word to transform your soul, just as it did for its original audience.Are you ready to dispel the mystery and uncover the hope that lies within the book of Revelation? Thinning the Veil is your guide to experiencing Revelation's hopeful and transformational message.
<p>Acknowledgements<br />
List of Illustrations<br />
List of Abbreviations<br />
Introduction: The Revelation of Jesus Christ (Rev. 1:1a) <br />
1. Thinning the Veil (Rev. 1): The Casualty of Loneliness<br />
2. The Mystery of Intimacy (Rev. 23): Tension, Terror, and the Pursuit of Our Father<br />
3. The Power in Heaven's Halls (Rev. 4–5): Identity, Action, and Who God Is<br />
4. Worship Is War (Rev. 6:1–8:5): Politics, Propaganda, and the Power of Story<br />
5. The Tenderness of God (Rev. 8:6–11:19): Unveiling Evil and the God of Pursuit<br />
6. This Is Your Enemy (Rev. 12–14): Disrobing a Deceptive Target<br />
7. The Message in the Meantime (Rev. 15–16): Christ, Our Deeds, and the Death of Death<br />
8. The Beginning of Evil's End (Rev. 17:1–19:10): Violence, Infighting, and Parasites<br />
9. God's Triumphal Procession (Rev. 19:11–20:15): Why Satan Must Be Released <br />
10. From Garden to Garden (Rev. 21:1–22:21): Pursuing the God of Pursuit<br />
Appendix: Interpreting Numbers in the Book of Revelation<br />
Bibliography<br />
Subject Index<br />
Scripture Index</p>
List of Illustrations<br />
List of Abbreviations<br />
Introduction: The Revelation of Jesus Christ (Rev. 1:1a) <br />
1. Thinning the Veil (Rev. 1): The Casualty of Loneliness<br />
2. The Mystery of Intimacy (Rev. 23): Tension, Terror, and the Pursuit of Our Father<br />
3. The Power in Heaven's Halls (Rev. 4–5): Identity, Action, and Who God Is<br />
4. Worship Is War (Rev. 6:1–8:5): Politics, Propaganda, and the Power of Story<br />
5. The Tenderness of God (Rev. 8:6–11:19): Unveiling Evil and the God of Pursuit<br />
6. This Is Your Enemy (Rev. 12–14): Disrobing a Deceptive Target<br />
7. The Message in the Meantime (Rev. 15–16): Christ, Our Deeds, and the Death of Death<br />
8. The Beginning of Evil's End (Rev. 17:1–19:10): Violence, Infighting, and Parasites<br />
9. God's Triumphal Procession (Rev. 19:11–20:15): Why Satan Must Be Released <br />
10. From Garden to Garden (Rev. 21:1–22:21): Pursuing the God of Pursuit<br />
Appendix: Interpreting Numbers in the Book of Revelation<br />
Bibliography<br />
Subject Index<br />
Scripture Index</p>
Shane J. Wood (PhD, University of Edinburgh) is professor of New Testament and Its Origins at Ozark Christian College. In addition to speaking at churches and conferences worldwide, Shane produces a variety of audio, video, and written resources available at shanejwood.com. He is the author of Between Two Trees: Our Transformation from Death to Life and The Alter-Imperial Paradigm: Empire Studies and the Book of Revelation. Shane and his wife, Sara, have four children and live in southwest Missouri.
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