Heavenly books in the Apocalypse of John the Theologian
after payment (24/7)
(for all gadgets)
(including for Apple and Android)
The monograph of candidate of theology V. A. Androsova is devoted to the study of one of the most mysterious and multifaceted books of the Bible - the Revelation of John the Theologian (Apocalypse). In the narrative of the Apocalypse, a special role is played by the images of the so-called. “heavenly books” that reside in heaven with God and are connected with the lives and destinies of people. The most significant book is the one “sealed with seven seals”: it is from the opening of the seals by Christ that the visions begin to unfold, striking the imagination of the readers of the Apocalypse. The eschatological judgment of God is carried out through the opening of books, where all the deeds of people are recorded; the “book of life” is also revealed, in which are the names of those who will inherit eternal life. In the 10th chapter, the “little book” transmitted by the angel is a symbol of the prophetic ministry of the Seer. The monograph analyzes patristic commentaries and numerous works of modern biblical scholars devoted to the images of heavenly books. Based on the research, the author reveals the connection between all the images and their meaning in the theological system of the Apocalypse. The book is addressed to students of the Bible, teachers of the Holy Scriptures and all those who are interested in the development of modern biblical scholarship, as well as a wide range of readers interested in the interpretation of the Apocalypse and other biblical texts.
Data sheet
- Name of the Author
- Вероника Андросова Александровна
- Language
- Russian